I am a mental health professional who knows firsthand what it means to be neurodivergent. I have personally experienced the challenges that the current mental healthcare system faces in recognizing and supporting clients with ADHD and/or autism. I want to help make a difference in this area.

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Brainspark itself started as a passion project. I want to do more than just run into the limits of knowledge and comfort among my colleagues—I want to help them overcome these barriers. That’s why, alongside my full-time job, I dedicate my free time to developing tools that introduce others to neurodiversity.

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From my work at OLO-Rotonde, where I primarily work with adolescents and young adults, I continue to learn about complex multidisciplinary diagnostics, establishing problem interrelation and personalized treatment plans, applying trauma-sensitive approaches, everything necessary when working with autism, and leading intervision sessions to support the well-being of the team itself.

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My work in private practice focusses on supporting adults with autism and/or ADHD. Together, we explore what they need as individuals to live an easier life, with more energy and enjoyment.

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From my work at Meclinas, I gain experience in conducting medical trials for new medications. This means I remain up to date on standardized diagnostics, clinical assessments, and psychopharmacology. In the future, I hope to contribute to introducing new ADHD and autism-supportive medications in Belgium.

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Beyond my work, aside from contributing to this website, I am involved in several projects. These vary but remain focused on expanding care for the neurodiverse adult population. Some examples include exploring ways to improve the quality standards of diagnostic centers, participating in a research project on preventive parenting and attachment support for neurodiverse parents (in collaboration with KU Leuven), and developing a (secondary) preventive care offering for people who identify with ADHD traits but do not experience severe dysfunction.