Addictions & compulsions —understand what drives them and create real change
Therapeutic support in Brussels and online to explore the deeper mechanisms behind addictive or repetitive behaviors.
You may feel like you keep repeating certain behaviors without being able to stop.
Whether it’s addictions, intrusive habits, or automatic reactions, something seems to escape you.
These behaviors are not a lack of willpower.
They often respond to deeper underlying mechanisms.
I offer this work in Brussels and online.
Why these behaviors keep repeating
Addictions and compulsive behaviors often serve a function.
They can help regulate difficult emotions, reduce inner tension, or create a temporary sense of relief.
Over time, they become automatic patterns — even when they no longer correspond to what you truly need.
What you are experiencing makes sense
These behaviors are not defects.
They are often linked to past experiences, unmet needs, or protective mechanisms that have become rigid.
Understanding them creates space for change.
What this work can support
Over time, this work can help you:
– understand the triggers behind your behaviors
– develop new ways of responding to emotions
– reconnect with your needs
– move beyond repetitive patterns
This is not about control, but about creating a deeper shift.
A depth-oriented therapeutic approach
My work is inspired by Compassionate Inquiry®, an approach developed by Dr. Gabor Maté.
It allows us to explore the emotional mechanisms behind behaviors, beyond the symptoms.
The aim is not to eliminate a behavior quickly, but to understand what makes it necessary.
Free call • 20 minutes
No commitment
You can start simply
A first conversation allows us to explore your situation and see whether this work is right for you.