Why consult a therapist?
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You don't need to wait until you're in great distress to seek help. You may feel the need for support if you're going through a difficult time, if you feel stressed, anxious, exhausted, or if certain events continue to impact your daily life.
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I support, in particular, people facing chronic stress, burnout, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, violence, life transitions, grief or a feeling of loss of bearings.
If you don't recognize yourself in these situations, that doesn't necessarily mean I can't support you. Please don't hesitate to get in touch to discuss it. If your request falls outside my area of expertise, I will refer you to a colleague better suited to your needs.
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This means that I don't rely on a single method, but rather combine several approaches depending on your needs. My work is grounded in a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship, inspired by the Person-Centered Therapy approach, with an attention to questions of meaning and life transitions, inherited from existential therapy, and a contemporary understanding of psychological trauma. EMDR plays a key role as a tool for reprocessing difficult experiences.
In practice, I don't apply a one-size-fits-all protocol: I tailor the framework and tools to your story, your pace, and your goals.
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A psychologist is a professional holding a master's level university degree in psychology and registered with the French health directory. The title of psychologist is regulated in France.
A therapist is a professional trained in specific therapeutic approaches who supports individuals on their psychological and emotional journey. The title of therapist is not regulated, and the quality of support therefore depends on the individual's training, the therapeutic framework, and the supervision of their practice.
When your situation requires a diagnostic assessment, psychiatric follow-up, specialized support, or additional care, I will refer you to qualified professionals: clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, or other healthcare professionals.
If you have any questions about my background, training, or practice, I would be happy to discuss them with you during an initial consultation.
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The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other, understand your needs, your story, and your expectations, and to establish the framework for the support process.
At 90 minutes, it is generally longer than subsequent sessions to allow time for your life story and discussion.
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The number of sessions depends on your situation, your goals, and your pace. Some people feel better after a few sessions, while others wish to commit to a longer-term program.
EMDR is generally considered a brief therapeutic approach, which can allow for focused work on specific difficulties or traumatic experiences. That said, the length of support varies depending on each person and the complexity of what is being addressed.
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I am currently only seeing adults.
If you are looking for support for a child or adolescent, I encourage you to seek out a professional specializing in these age groups, trained in therapeutic approaches adapted to their specific needs.
If needed, I can help you identify the resources or professionals best suited to your situation.
EMDR therapy
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a recognized therapeutic approach for treating psychological trauma and difficult life experiences.
EMDR is recommended by several international organizations for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. It can also be helpful for anxiety, burnout, grief, certain phobias, or the aftermath of traumatic events.
In practice, EMDR involves reconnecting with a difficult memory or experience, paying attention to the emotions, bodily sensations, and thoughts associated with it, while carrying out bilateral stimulation (through eye movements, auditory, or tactile stimulation). This process aims to support the reprocessing of these experiences so that they have less impact in the present.
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An EMDR session is not just about eye movements. The work begins with an assessment and preparation phase to understand your history, identify the experiences that continue to affect your life today, and ensure you have the resources needed to move forward in the therapeutic process.
When appropriate, and once you feel ready, bilateral stimulation techniques (eye movements, auditory, or tactile stimulation) are introduced gradually and always at your own pace. You remain fully in control of the session at all times and can slow down, pause, or stop the process whenever you need to.
The goal is not to erase difficult memories, but to allow these experiences to be reprocessed so that they become less intrusive and have less emotional impact in the present.
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No. The goal is not to relive painful events, but to reprocess them in a safe environment so that they lose their emotional charge.
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Yes. Several studies show that EMDR can be practiced effectively remotely, provided certain conditions are met. We will discuss together what is best suited to your situation.
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No. I support anyone wishing to undertake therapy.
My experience in the humanitarian sector allows me, however, to understand the specific realities of careers involving commitment, expatriation and international career paths.
A feminist approach
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An intersectional feminist approach considers that our life experiences, our mental health, and our capacity to act are shaped by the social, cultural, and political contexts in which we live. It takes into account the impact of power relations, inequalities, and discrimination (related in particular to gender, origin, social class, sexual orientation, disability, or other social factors) on individual experiences.
This approach means not reducing a person's difficulties to individual fragility, but also exploring what, in their environment or history, may have contributed to their suffering. For example, a person experiencing anxiety, exhaustion, or a loss of self-confidence can be supported by taking into account not only their personal history, but also experiences of discrimination, violence, or social pressures they have faced.
This approach aims to offer a space where each person can be welcomed in the full complexity of their journey, without judgment, and where power relations can be named and explored when relevant to the therapeutic process.
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I offer affirmative and inclusive therapy for LGBTQIA+ individuals.
This means that your sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, relationships, or life experiences will not be questioned or pathologized. You do not have to justify your realities to be understood. My approach also takes into account the effects of minority stress, discrimination, and experiences of exclusion on mental health.