Welcome

I am originally from Quebec, a French-speaking province of Canada. The love that brought me to Flanders in 2014 rooted my integration into the Belgium culture. 

Like everyone I have had to deal with challenges in life, and I will continue to work on myself as I face new ones. One of them is my dyslexia, which might affect my written communication but doesn’t cause any trouble for me to genuinely connect with my clients or the people around me. Acknowledgement  and respect of one’s challenges are core values in my work.

I have been active in the social sector for more than 15 years, initially as an special care counselor and later as a clinical psychologist and sexologist. Since 2024, I have also been in training to become a Couples, Family, and System Therapist. Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to gain experience in various settings (from kindergarten and schools to hospitals and nursing homes) in two countries (Belgium and Canada) and three different languages (Dutch, French, and English).

This has allowed me to work with a broad spectrum of individuals regarding gender, sexual orientation, age, challenges, and (cultural) backgrounds. This wide range reflects my personal interest to learn more about the richness and diversity of life experiences.

2024-Present: Postgraduate in Relationship, Family, and System Therapy, Thomas More Hogeschool, Belgium.

2020-2022: PEV Sexology, Ghent University, Belgium.

Publication: Cornu, I., Debruyne, A., Daoust, J., Elaut, E., Van Veirdeghem, A., & Vandemoortele, M. (2023). Variations in Relationships. The attitudes of health professionals towards clients in consensual non-monogamous relationships. Tijdschrift voor Seksuologie, 47(2).

2017-2020: Master’s in Clinical Psychology, Ghent University, Belgium.

2010-2014: Bachelor’s in Sexology*, Université du Québec à Montréal, Canada.

2004-2008: Professional Bachelor’s in Special care counseling*, Cégep du Vieux-Montréal, Canada.

*Recognized by the Flemish Government.

Individual therapy: at the office, online, or walking therapy.

Couples and family therapy: only at the office.

Ideally everyone involved partakes in the therapy. Couples and family therapy differs from individual therapy. In this form of therapy the therapist exchanges with family or couple where at least one person has concerns or (fore)sees challenges. The main focus are the  interpersonal processes with special attention to the connections between partners or family members and how they deal with differences between them. 

Therapy is a lot like climbing a mountain. It requires effort and can sometimes be difficult or uncomfortable. You will determine the pace. It is a process of growth where your strengths and qualities will claim central attention. The therapist accompanies you on your journey. He work with you and can help prepare for tougher parts of the journey. He can sometimes carry part of your baggage with you. He will stand by you when it gets harder. He will think with you during challenges and celebrate successes with you.

Sexology Counselling, whether with individuals or couples, use a combination of psycho-education, exercises, and homework. Sometimes, it is recommended to go deeper than just treating sexuality disorders and disfunction. This can be done using psychotherapy.