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Alexandra Nols

Alexandra Nols

Limbourg

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience delivering psychosocial support, clinical leadership, and staff counseling in high-pressure, multicultural environments. Expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), certification in EMDR trauma therapy, and training in Public Health enhance the ability to effectively address diverse mental health needs. Proven track record in Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), crisis intervention, stress management, and advising management on staff wellbeing demonstrates a commitment to fostering a healthy workplace culture. Adept at leading multidisciplinary teams and implementing organizational wellbeing initiatives while providing culturally sensitive, confidential, and evidence-based psychosocial support.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Psychologist

Counseling and Therapy Center (BTZ)
Eupen, Belgium
01.2023 - Current
  • Provide strategic leadership and supervision for multidisciplinary mental health and therapy teams.
  • Ensure high-quality, ethically sound clinical services and coherence of psychosocial programs.
  • Advise management on staff wellbeing, psychosocial risk, and organizational mental health strategy.

Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist

Private Practice
Aachen, Germany
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Delivered CBT for adults, addressing work-related stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, and personality disorders.
  • Managed therapy planning, coordination with healthcare providers, and insurance submissions.
  • Part-time

Team Leader, Adult Services

Counseling and Therapy Center (BTZ)
Eupen, Belgium
01.2016 - 01.2022
  • Supervised and coordinated adult therapy teams; implemented quality management and internship programs.
  • Supported staff wellbeing initiatives and organizational psychosocial strategies.
  • Part-time

Supervisor, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Universities of Leuven & Brussels
Belgium
01.2006 - 01.2022
  • Provided supervision and clinical guidance to graduate students specializing in CBT.

Freelance Staff Counsellor

Pulso Europe
01.2004 - 01.2022
  • Delivered EAP services, supporting staff on stress, work-life balance, conflict, and critical incident debriefing.
  • Advised management on organizational wellbeing and psychosocial risk strategies.

Clinical Psychologist

Counseling and Therapy Center (BTZ)
Eupen, Belgium
01.2000 - 01.2022
  • Provided CBT and psychotherapy for adults with anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, and personality disorders.

Hospital Psychologist

General Hospital Eupen
Eupen, Belgium
01.2001 - 01.2011
  • Supported patients and families in oncology, intensive care, internal medicine, and maternity.
  • Part-time

Education

Licence - Psychological Psychotherapist

Germany
01.2013

Specialization - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

University of Leuven
Belgium
01.2003

Master - Clinical Psychology

University of Liège
Belgium
01.1997

Skills

  • Clinical Psychotherapy (CBT, EMDR, ACT)
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Psychosocial support in high-pressure and emergency contexts
  • Crisis management and critical incident support
  • Staff wellbeing strategies and organizational mental health guidance
  • Multidisciplinary team leadership and supervision
  • Risk assessment and workplace stress management
  • Culturally sensitive counselling and cross-cultural communication

Languages

German: Mother tongue
French: Very good
English: Very good
Spanish: Basic (rapid acquisition capability)
Dutch: Basic

Education & Professional Training

  • EMDR Trauma Therapy, Level 1, EMDR Institute, Cologne, Germany (2010)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Training, Brussels, Belgium (2016)
  • Public Health / Health Sciences Specialization, University of Liège, Belgium (1999)
  • Training in Virtual Reality in Psychotherapy, University of Liège, Belgium (2018, 2021)
  • Erasmus CBT Tutorial Course, University of Bangor, UK (1995)
  • Internship in public and private healthcare systems, Montreal & Quebec, Canada (2003)

Advisory and Board Functions

  • Board Member, Anonymous Psychological Telephone Assistance, Eupen, Belgium (2018–2021)
  • Advisory Board for Health Promotion, Ministry of the German-speaking Community of Belgium (2012–2019; Vice-President 2013, President 2014)
  • Supervisor, CBT Specialization, Universities of Leuven (UCL) & Brussels (ULB) (2006–2022)

Timeline

Chief Psychologist

Counseling and Therapy Center (BTZ)
01.2023 - Current

Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist

Private Practice
01.2021 - 01.2022

Team Leader, Adult Services

Counseling and Therapy Center (BTZ)
01.2016 - 01.2022

Supervisor, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Universities of Leuven & Brussels
01.2006 - 01.2022

Freelance Staff Counsellor

Pulso Europe
01.2004 - 01.2022

Hospital Psychologist

General Hospital Eupen
01.2001 - 01.2011

Clinical Psychologist

Counseling and Therapy Center (BTZ)
01.2000 - 01.2022

Specialization - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

University of Leuven

Master - Clinical Psychology

University of Liège

Licence - Psychological Psychotherapist

Alexandra Nols