Larissa

Ms Larissa Ernst

Clinical Psychologist

Clinical psychologist with a passion for relational therapy and helping expats with the unique challenges they are faced with

About Me

I work with expats to explore the unique challenges of living abroad. Relational therapy is central to my approach, helping you understand how connections shape your world. We can gently navigate feelings of isolation, identity shifts, or adapting to new cultures. My aim is to create a supportive space where you can build resilience and find belonging in your new environment.

Approach

Connections are explored through a gentle, curiosity-led rhythm that helps you untangle how living abroad has reshaped your sense of self and your close relationships. I work with adults, couples and families in Leuven or online, in English or Afrikaans, keeping sessions paced to fit busy, shifting lives. We attend to bodily signals, relational patterns and practical steps—sometimes using focused, trance-like moments to access stuck material and translate insights into everyday practice. This way of working often suits people aiming for steadier connection to themselves and others.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Brainspotting

    A therapy that uses fixed eye positions to access and process unresolved trauma stored in the brain and body.

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  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Hypnosis

    A therapeutic technique that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access the subconscious mind and facilitate positive change.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Psychotherapy

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

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  • Individual Therapy

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

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  • Sex Therapy

    Specialised therapy addressing sexual concerns such as low desire, performance anxiety, pain during sex, or mismatched needs between partners.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Skills Training

    Structured programmes that teach practical coping and life skills, such as emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Individuals

Qualifications


University of Limpopo

Registrations


Belgische Psychologencommissie

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area


Larissa Ernst Clinical Psychologist | Satori Health Centre

In-person & Online

Leuven, Vlaams Brabant

Belgium