Doris

Mrs Doris d'Hooghe

Child Psychotherapist

“In my work, I carry a strong belief in the uniqueness and healing capabilities of my client with a focus on the therapeutic relationship”

About Me

As a Child Psychotherapist, I believe every young person holds unique strengths and inner resources for healing. My approach centres on building a warm, trusting therapeutic relationship where children feel truly seen and understood. This safe space allows them to explore feelings and challenges at their own pace. We work together to help them make sense of their world, fostering their innate ability to cope and grow.

Approach

Honouring each child's individuality, I create a predictable, slow-paced rhythm in sessions that helps them feel steady and curious. In my Gent practice, working in Dutch, English or French, that often looks like a mix of play, storytelling and simple body-based noticing so children can name and tolerate difficult feelings. For worries, relationship strains or past hurts I use trauma-informed techniques alongside practical experiments and regular check-ins with parents to extend change beyond the room. Families seeking calm, collaborative support tend to find this approach helpful.
Contact Doris

Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.

Basic Information

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

    Learn more about Psychotherapy
  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

    Learn more about EMDR
  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

    Learn more about Stress Management
  • Training

    Professional development programmes for mental health practitioners, including workshops, courses, and continuing education.

  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

    Learn more about Individual Therapy

Works With:

  • All ages

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

    Learn more about Anxiety
  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

    Learn more about Relationship Issues
  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

    Learn more about PTSD

Professional Title:

  • Child Psychotherapist

    A psychotherapist specialising in the emotional and psychological needs of children, often using play and creative techniques.

Credentials

Registrations

Psychiatric Nurse

Psychiatric Nurse

Qualifications

Sint-Jansinstituut

Service Areas

Private Practice

In-person

Sint-Margriete

Gent, Oost Vlaanderen

Belgium

LinkedIn icon

Sint-Margriete, Gent, Belgium