Hello, I’m Marina, a clinical neuropsychologist and psychologist.
My work grew from a curiosity about the human mind and its many forms of expression and resilience, which led me to study psychology alongside different forms of art. This has shaped my interest in integrating evidence-based psychological approaches with body awareness and embodiment.
I offer adult ADHD assessments and counselling, as well as one-to-one psychotherapy sessions. My psychotherapy work provides a space to slow down, notice what is moving within you, and develop a deeper understanding of your needs, boundaries and patterns. I aim to create a safe and peaceful environment where you can simply be, receive attentive listening and care, and discover different aspects of yourself.
I welcome anyone who would like to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their inner world.
I can support people experiencing:
- Anxiety, stress and depressive symptoms
- Trauma and PTSD
- Psychological and gender-based violence
- Self-esteem and emotional regulation difficulties
- Eating disorders and body image difficulties
- ADHD and neurodevelopmental difficulties
- Autism spectrum, with particular experience working with autistic women
- Relational difficulties and recurring interpersonal patterns
- Life transitions and periods of personal change
- Difficulties with body awareness and the mind-body relationship
Adult ADHD assessment
The assessment begins with an initial consultation to explore your difficulties, understand your personal history, and determine whether a full ADHD assessment is appropriate. If we decide to proceed, the assessment includes four additional sessions combining clinical interviews, the DIVA-5 diagnostic interview, validated questionnaires, differential assessment and personalised feedback.
Initial consultation, clinical exploration.
We explore your current difficulties, personal and developmental history, and reasons for seeking an ADHD assessment. We consider possible explanations for your symptoms and discuss whether a full assessment is appropriate.
Full ADHD assessment.
The assessment consists of four sessions. Each session is allocated 90 minutes, including patient contact and time for clinical documentation and administrative processing. The duration of direct patient contact may vary depending on the session and assessment needs.
- Session 1, clinical and developmental history.
We explore your symptoms, childhood and school years, work, relationships, health and daily functioning.
- Session 2, ADHD diagnostic interview (DIVA-5).
A structured interview exploring ADHD symptoms in childhood and adulthood, their persistence and their impact on daily life.
- Session 3, differential diagnosis and further assessment.
We consider other possible explanations or co-occurring conditions, such as anxiety, depression, learning difficulties, other neurodevelopmental conditions, sleep difficulties or relevant medical factors. Additional questionnaires may be used when indicated.
- Session 4, feedback, conclusions and recommendations.
We discuss the assessment findings and conclusions. You receive a written assessment report with recommendations and guidance on appropriate next steps.
When relevant, and with your consent, information from someone close to you may be gathered to complement the assessment.
When the assessment supports an ADHD diagnosis, further diagnostic confirmation and medical evaluation can be discussed with a psychiatrist at BMHC, including medication options where appropriate. If another explanation is more likely, we will discuss the findings and suitable follow-up options.
ADHD counselling
Individual sessions of 60 minutes for adults with ADHD, with or without a formal diagnosis, on time management and organisation, emotional regulation, strategies for work or study, and how attention and restlessness are felt in the body.
Psychotherapy
My background in clinical neuropsychology and evidence-based psychotherapy allows me to approach psychological difficulties through an understanding of attention, emotional regulation, executive functioning, stress responses and the ways in which our brains adapt to everyday life.
My approach is both structured and exploratory, grounded in clinical knowledge while remaining attentive to the complexity, individuality and embodied nature of human experience.
I am particularly interested in working with aspects that may be difficult to access or to put into words, focusing on sensation through bodily awareness, drawing, movement and other forms of expression.
The therapeutic process is co-creative. We establish goals together, reflect on how the work is progressing, and adapt the approach according to your needs, resources and pace.
See Fee-page.
Adult ADHD assessment
- Initial consultation: €100
- Full assessment: 4 sessions × €200 = €800
- Total: €900, including the initial consultation and the full assessment.
ADHD counselling: €100 per session of 60 minutes.
Some mutualities and complementary insurers may cover part of it, so check with your insurer beforehand. Some insurers, including JSIS, only reimburse psychotherapy & testing prescribed by a psychiatrist. A one-time psychiatric evaluation can be arranged here. Check in advance what your insurer requires, such as prior authorisation: the reimbursement decision is ultimately theirs.
Book your first appointment with Marina directly here.
Click here to request a first appointment with Marina (subject to availability).
Marina sees patients on Monday from 8:00 to 13:00 at Plasky (Schaerbeek) and on Wednesday from 8:00 to 15:00 at Flagey (Ixelles).
For questions about an ongoing treatment, changing an appointment or whether an assessment or treatment is indicated, you can reach Marina at marina.bassas@mentalhealth.brussels.
