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Mihaela Thuring
Accredited Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist
Available for new clients
I am an expat clinical psychologist and psychotherapist fluent in English, recognized in Belgium and Romania. My background enables a holistic approach, utilizing diverse psychotherapy methods for clients' unique needs.
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About me
As an individual, I advocate for nurturing joy in life, fostering inner balance, and forging meaningful connections. The vast scope of human experience has always captivated me, propelling my ongoing exploration of its depths. The unexpected yet profoundly insightful ways through which diverse circumstances teach us to navigate life's intricacies continue to astonish. To grasp the inner workings of the human psyche and unlock the path to coherence and inner serenity, lies in exploring a broad range of experiences—ranging from the sublime to the challenging, from moments of beauty to instances of pain.
Across my professional journey, two passions have been my driving force: the aspiration to positively impact individuals' lives and the dedication to contribute to pressing societal challenges, notably the pursuit of harmony—both within ourselves and in the world. While my roots are Romanian, my journey spans across countries and continents, providing me with insights into various cultures, organizational dynamics, and work styles. My career has extended into diverse fields, including human resources and researching the environmental impact of products. These experiences have broadened my perspective on the realities of various working conditions as well as on the relation we have with our environment. Throughout, I've learned to approach others openly, embracing their diverse realities and understanding situations from multiple angles.
My near two decades as an expatriate hold deep significance as I guide others in solidifying their identities within a multicultural context.
While having worked in various professional fields, that enriched me, psychotherapy stands as the true vocation of my heart. It summons forth the finest aspects of my being, enabling me to extend hope, knowledge, trust, compassion, and empathy to those in need.
Across my professional journey, two passions have been my driving force: the aspiration to positively impact individuals' lives and the dedication to contribute to pressing societal challenges, notably the pursuit of harmony—both within ourselves and in the world. While my roots are Romanian, my journey spans across countries and continents, providing me with insights into various cultures, organizational dynamics, and work styles. My career has extended into diverse fields, including human resources and researching the environmental impact of products. These experiences have broadened my perspective on the realities of various working conditions as well as on the relation we have with our environment. Throughout, I've learned to approach others openly, embracing their diverse realities and understanding situations from multiple angles.
My near two decades as an expatriate hold deep significance as I guide others in solidifying their identities within a multicultural context.
While having worked in various professional fields, that enriched me, psychotherapy stands as the true vocation of my heart. It summons forth the finest aspects of my being, enabling me to extend hope, knowledge, trust, compassion, and empathy to those in need.
I speak:
EnglishRomanian
Location:
Antwerp, Belgium
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Treatment Approaches
CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapyRecommended for those looking for practical support and accountability to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
EMDRRecommended for those dealing with trauma who want to process painful memories in a structured way to reduce their emotional impact.
Existential analysisRecommended for those who are searching for deeper meaning in life or are struggling with big questions about existence, freedom, and purpose.
Psychotherapy is a dynamic journey that demands time, trust, and genuine authenticity.
The therapist serves as the seasoned guide who navigates the terrain of our life history, gently marking zones of peril and identifying spots where bridges must be erected between estranged and antagonistic inner realms. It's the therapeutic relationship of trust and respect that facilitates this process of exploration. This connection provides the sheltered haven necessary for confronting specific internal struggles on the path to self-restoration and inner liberation. Unpacking negative experiences and emotions, grasping the interplay between them and our patterns of thought, ... aids in deciphering the messages they carry, unlocking reservoirs of inner energy and its creative force, and catalyzing the transformation and renewal we seek.
Throughout this guiding process, I embrace complementary theoretical approaches that provide me with a broad insight into psychological processes: from the existential outlook to cognitive-behavioral mechanisms, the adaptive information processing model of EMDR, and the techniques of mindfulness.
As a psychologist and psychotherapist, I draw upon my background as a researcher, staying attuned to the latest advancements in psychology. Additionally, I emphasize the deeply human connection, encompassing both its personal and transpersonal dimensions, seeking out the distinct facet of each individual.
Depending on the unique requirements of each individual, the approach might encompass a brief, solution-focused therapy to recentre and recalibrate focus, enabling the person to continue their life narrative autonomously. Conversely, a more extended therapy might be pursued to facilitate the rebuilding of the self, involving the examination of past experiences and the restructuring of cognitive processes.
You can count on all my expertise, experience, and warmth in the therapeutic endeavor.
The therapist serves as the seasoned guide who navigates the terrain of our life history, gently marking zones of peril and identifying spots where bridges must be erected between estranged and antagonistic inner realms. It's the therapeutic relationship of trust and respect that facilitates this process of exploration. This connection provides the sheltered haven necessary for confronting specific internal struggles on the path to self-restoration and inner liberation. Unpacking negative experiences and emotions, grasping the interplay between them and our patterns of thought, ... aids in deciphering the messages they carry, unlocking reservoirs of inner energy and its creative force, and catalyzing the transformation and renewal we seek.
Throughout this guiding process, I embrace complementary theoretical approaches that provide me with a broad insight into psychological processes: from the existential outlook to cognitive-behavioral mechanisms, the adaptive information processing model of EMDR, and the techniques of mindfulness.
As a psychologist and psychotherapist, I draw upon my background as a researcher, staying attuned to the latest advancements in psychology. Additionally, I emphasize the deeply human connection, encompassing both its personal and transpersonal dimensions, seeking out the distinct facet of each individual.
Depending on the unique requirements of each individual, the approach might encompass a brief, solution-focused therapy to recentre and recalibrate focus, enabling the person to continue their life narrative autonomously. Conversely, a more extended therapy might be pursued to facilitate the rebuilding of the self, involving the examination of past experiences and the restructuring of cognitive processes.
You can count on all my expertise, experience, and warmth in the therapeutic endeavor.
Experience
Private Practice, Antwerpen, Belgium, Clinical Psychologist, March 2023-present
• Clinical work psychology and psychotherapy - full time
Private Practice, Antwerpen, Belgium, Clinical Psychologist, March 2021-Feb 2023
• Clinical work psychology and psychotherapy - part time
Equiminds VZW, Antwerpen, Belgium, Psychotherapist and Mindfulness Teacher, July 2019 - Feb 2021
• Psychotherapy and mindfulness courses - part time
Flemish Institute for Technnological Research, Mol, Belgium, Dec 2011 - Feb 2023
• Environmental researcher and Project manager - Full time till March 2021, after which part time
Private Practice, Bucharest, Romania, Clinical Psychologist, July 2007 - October 2009.
• Clinical work psychology and psychotherapy.
United Nations Office for Project Services, Juba, Sudan, Human Resources & Admin. Officer, January– July 2007.
Private Practice, Bucharest, Romania, Clinical Psychologist, July 2006 – January 2007 (part time).
• Clinical work psychology and psychotherapy.
National School of Public Health and Health Services Management, Bucharest, Romania, Clinical psychologist, January 2006 – January 2007.
• Appointed as Secretary of the Commission of Psychology of the Ministry of Public Health for the period March 2006 – January 2007.
Private practice as Psychological Counsellor under supervision, 2004-2005
Education
University of Gibraltar, Cadiz, UK; 2021-2023
• MSc. in Applied Clinical Psychology (diploma expected in August 2023)
Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies and Rehabilitation Programs, Bucharest, Romania, November 2021 - April 2024
• CBT training (ongoing)
EMDR Academy, UK, 30 March - 20 July 2021
• Accredited training
Brussels Mindfulness, Brussels, Belgium; 2018-2020
• Certified Mindfulness Teacher, July 2020
Faculty of Psychology, Titu Maiorescu University, Bucharest, Romania; 2001–2005
• BA in Psychology. Thesis: Middle life crisis and its specificity to Romanian women. Published in 2006.
Existential Analysis and Logo-therapy Society, Bucharest, Romania; 2001–2006
• Psychotherapy Diploma in Existential Analysis and Logotherapy (Certified Existential Analyst by the International Society of Existential Analysis and Logotherapy, GLE-International)
Mastering Mind and Soul, Bucharest, Romania; March 2005
• Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) training seminar (Certificate),
• MSc. in Applied Clinical Psychology (diploma expected in August 2023)
Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies and Rehabilitation Programs, Bucharest, Romania, November 2021 - April 2024
• CBT training (ongoing)
EMDR Academy, UK, 30 March - 20 July 2021
• Accredited training
Brussels Mindfulness, Brussels, Belgium; 2018-2020
• Certified Mindfulness Teacher, July 2020
Faculty of Psychology, Titu Maiorescu University, Bucharest, Romania; 2001–2005
• BA in Psychology. Thesis: Middle life crisis and its specificity to Romanian women. Published in 2006.
Existential Analysis and Logo-therapy Society, Bucharest, Romania; 2001–2006
• Psychotherapy Diploma in Existential Analysis and Logotherapy (Certified Existential Analyst by the International Society of Existential Analysis and Logotherapy, GLE-International)
Mastering Mind and Soul, Bucharest, Romania; March 2005
• Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) training seminar (Certificate),
Cost
Individual Session
€65
Insurances
ReimbursementPrivate InsurancePrivate Pay
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Next available: Jun 6