Psychologist & Trauma Specialist
Lysander Verschuur, MSc.
I am a trained psychologist working with individuals experiencing psychological and emotional difficulties such as trauma, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues. I am here to support people through some of life's hardest chapters.
My work is focused on the treatment and reduction of mental health complaints of individual clients, using evidence-based therapeutic methods. I work with both Dutch-speaking and English-speaking clients.
I help clients move from states of overwhelm, constriction, and emotional distress toward greater stability, clarity, and psychological flexibility.
A therapist who has been there
For years, I struggled with trauma, anxiety, and a harsh inner critic. I know firsthand how deeply these patterns can affect your life — the way they shape your relationships, your sense of self, and your ability to feel at home in the world. This personal experience informs my work — not as a replacement for clinical methods, but as something that deepens empathy, understanding, and precision in therapy.
Everything I offer in therapy — from EMDR and ACT to mindfulness and values-based living — I have lived myself. I have practised it, wrestled with it, and integrated it. This personal experience shapes how I work: compassionate, pragmatic, non-judgmental, and fully committed to your growth.
Therapy with me is not just about symptom relief — it is about finding your way back to yourself, grounded in self-understanding, self-worth, and personal empowerment.
Integrative & evidence-based
Tailored, collaborative, direct
Every person carries a unique life story, emotional landscape, and psychological makeup. I tailor each therapy trajectory to fit the person in front of me.
My approach is practical, goal-oriented, and collaborative: we work together to develop insight, emotional resilience, and concrete tools for change.
Compassionate
Non-judgmental, warm, and genuinely caring in every session.
Pragmatic
No endless circles. We move toward meaningful change, session by session.
Empowering
My goal is your independence — the tools to thrive on your own.
Evidence-based
Every method I use is grounded in clinical research and proven effectiveness.
Ready to take the first step?
A short message is all it takes to start. The first intake conversation is free and without obligation.