Lysander Verschuur Psychologist & Trauma Therapist

Online Therapy for Adults Ready to Move Forward

Online therapy for adults struggling with trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, low self-worth, emotional overwhelm, and longstanding psychological patterns.

Integrative, evidence-based, and tailored to your individual needs.

Lysander Verschuur, MSc.

A psychologist who has walked the path himself

I am a psychologist working with adults who feel emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in longstanding patterns, or disconnected from themselves and their lives.

Many of the people I work with struggle with the effects of trauma, anxiety, chronic self-criticism, emotional dysregulation, or difficulties related to self-worth and relationships.

Alongside my clinical training, my work is informed by personal experience with anxiety, trauma, and self-worth struggles. My approach is warm, direct, collaborative, and focused on meaningful psychological change.

EMDR
Advanced Training
MSc.
Psychology degree
15+
Specialized Trainings

Individualized & Goal-Oriented Therapy

Therapy is most effective when it is adapted to the person, rather than forcing the person to fit a particular method or protocol.

I take time to understand your story, your strengths, your struggles, and the patterns that may be contributing to your difficulties. From there, we work toward the goals that matter to you, combining practical strategies with deeper emotional work where needed.

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety, panic and phobias
Depression and grief
Burnout and chronic stress
Self-esteem and self-worth difficulties
Relationship and attachment difficulties
Emotion regulation and anger-related difficulties
Perfectionism and control-related patterns
Compulsive or avoidance-based coping patterns
Calm natural environment

How I Work

Therapy with me is warm, direct, and practical. Together, we explore the patterns that keep you stuck, process difficult emotions, and build a life that feels more aligned with who you truly are.

Safe and non-judgmental

A space where you can speak openly, without fear of judgment or pressure to perform.

Evidence-based and practical

Grounded in proven therapeutic methods, applied in a way that makes sense for your life.

Focused on lasting change

Not just symptom relief — working toward meaningful, sustainable psychological change.

Evidence-based approaches tailored to you

I draw from a range of proven therapeutic approaches to help clients address the underlying patterns that contribute to emotional suffering, develop greater psychological flexibility, and create meaningful, lasting change.

CBT

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts, beliefs, and behavioural patterns that contribute to emotional distress. Together, we explore more balanced and helpful ways of thinking and responding to life's challenges, leading to lasting improvements in mood, anxiety, and resilience.

ACT

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people develop greater psychological flexibility by changing their relationship with difficult thoughts and emotions rather than struggling against them. By connecting with what truly matters and taking meaningful action, people can build a rich and fulfilling life.

EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR) is one of the most evidence-based treatments for trauma and PTSD. It helps the brain process distressing memories that continue to influence the present. EMDR can also be used to target anxiety-provoking future scenarios ("flashforwards"), reducing fear and helping people respond with greater confidence and flexibility.

Schema Therapy

Schema Therapy helps identify and change deep-rooted patterns, beliefs, and coping styles that often develop early in life and continue to influence daily functioning. Using experiential techniques, we work not only toward greater insight, but also toward lasting emotional change.

Somatic

Stress, trauma, and emotions often have a significant impact on the body. Tension, restlessness, avoidance, and automatic stress responses can become deeply embedded, even when someone rationally understands what is happening. Somatic interventions help identify these patterns and support the restoration of safety, emotional regulation, and resilience.

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Starting therapy — what to expect

Free Introduction Call

A free 30-minute online introduction call to briefly explore your current situation, your goals for therapy, and whether we feel like a good fit to work together.

Intake Session

An in-depth 60-minute intake session exploring your background, current difficulties, relevant life experiences, and treatment goals in greater detail.

Ongoing Sessions

Follow-up sessions of 60 minutes, tailored to your individual needs. Sessions are active, collaborative, and adapted to your pace and needs.

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What clients say

For the first time, I feel like I've reclaimed a part of myself that was lost. After 46 years of living with the effects of trauma, EMDR with Lysander has been truly life-changing.

— Paul

Today, I can truly say that I have found happiness and contentment. When I started therapy, I saw no light at the end of the tunnel — Lysander helped me find it again.

— Sarah

After nine months, I no longer experience panic attacks or depressive symptoms. The therapy felt genuinely personal, and the insights I gained will stay with me for life.

— Pascal

Each session felt like a breakthrough. I let go of old patterns, gained powerful insights, and finally made changes I'd been postponing for years.

— Sitvanit

The change I felt eventually became visible to others. People around me noticed that I had become more confident, grounded, and truly myself.

— Jerry

Within two months, I stopped living in the past, started focusing on solutions, and began working towards my future again. For the first time in a long time, I genuinely liked myself.

— Rut

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Professional Recommendation

Recommended by a Fellow Psychotherapist

"Professionalism, dedication, extensive experience, empathy, and a warm presence."

— Stacey, BIG-registered Psychotherapist

A space that is safe, thoughtful, and collaborative

Therapy is not about "fixing" who you are. Often, it involves understanding the patterns that developed in response to difficult life experiences — and gradually creating more freedom, flexibility, and self-trust in the present.

My role is to provide a space that is safe, thoughtful, collaborative, and focused on real psychological change.

Peaceful outdoor landscape

Take the first step toward change

Whether you're struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, or simply feeling stuck — I'm here.