Psyned Psychologen Groningen - Barbara Loomans

About Psyned Psychologen Groningen - Barbara Loomans

Barbara Loomans is a psychologist in Groningen. She supports, among others, international students and expats with questions about meaning in life, mood, grief, loss and trauma.

Who she works with

Barbara mainly sees international students and expats in her practice. She has experience supporting blind and visually impaired people and people with acquired brain injury.

• (International) students
• Expats
• Blind and visually impaired people
• People with acquired brain injury (NAH)

Specialisations and treatment methods

Barbara is mainly approached for questions about meaning in life and mood, as well as biographical and career questions. Her specialisations include complex grief and loss, high sensitivity, trauma and EMDR.

• Grief and loss support
• High sensitivity
• Trauma and EMDR
• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CGT)
• Medical psychology
• Solution-focused therapy
• Parent support
• Positive psychology
• Psychodynamic therapy
• Separation support
• End-of-life support
• Online therapy

Approach

The first sessions focus on what is going on and where attention will be directed. Sessions alternate with practical methods and exercises, such as drawing, meditating or mindfulness.

• Drawing
• Meditation
• Mindfulness exercise

Practical information

The practice is located at Hereweg 100 in Groningen. A standard therapy session costs €133 as of 1 January 2026. Treatment is usually not covered by basic health insurance; supplementary insurance may sometimes cover part of the cost.