Biography of Elisa Van Gompel

Every child has their own story. Sometimes that story gets stuck for a while, but that
doesn’t mean it stops. I believe that every child and every young person, with the right
support, to regain confidence in themselves and in their
own resources.
My name is Elisa. I am a clinical psychologist, a graduate of the VUB, and
works with children, young people and their families with great enthusiasm. A warm
For me, a bond of trust is key, because I believe that children only really
can flourish when they feel safe and understood. I take a client-centred approach and
at the child’s or young person’s own pace. Together, we’ll explore what he or she
needs, in which I like to combine creative teaching methods with
talk therapy.
You can come to me for support with developmental, learning, social and behavioural issues, and
emotional difficulties.
During my work placement, I gained experience dealing with a wide range of support requests. I provided support to
children and young people with conditions including ADHD, ASD, trauma and behavioural or
context-related difficulties, where I mainly worked with creative,
play- and body-based techniques. I also ran workshops as a volunteer
on children’s mental wellbeing. I’m keen to continue my professional development, because I
I believe that we all continue to grow and learn.
I’m looking forward to getting to know you and your family and working together, step by step, on the
to get started.