My name is Johannes Van Damme (born 1990), and in 2016 I completed my degree in Psychology at the University of Groningen (The Netherlands). After graduating, I first worked as a lecturer in higher education and as a trainer/coach in the field of sports psychology. I later transitioned into clinical practice, working primarily in specialized mental health care with clients suffering from persistent physical complaints and a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
In 2024, I completed my postgraduate training as a health care psychologist (GZ-psycholoog) at the RINO Group in Utrecht, with a special focus on the therapeutic relationship, body-oriented psychotherapy, and neuropsychological assessment. In addition to my formal training, I have completed further courses in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, Affect Phobia Therapy, and Schema Therapy.
As a psychologist I’m authentic, concerned, transparant and curious. I have an accessible approach, while remaining a sharp and analytic view which helps me to get to the core of the problem. Simultaneously, I make sure clients are able to work on their problems in their own pace. Furthermore I think it’s important to incorporate humor in my treatments, without losing the underlying problems or emotions.
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