Irene Engels

Irene Engels is an experienced psychologist currently working at GGZ Momentum since October 2023. Previously, Irene Engels held positions at various institutions, including Innova GGZ, where responsibilities included conducting psychodiagnostic research on autism and providing individual treatment in the specialized mental health care sector. At Neomai Psychologenpraktijk, Irene Engels worked within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, employing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for individual treatment. Other notable roles include work at Het Rughuis, focusing on psychosomatic issues and chronic pain management, and postdoctoral experience at Derksen en Klein Herenbrink, where Irene Engels conducted psychodiagnostic assessments and led mindfulness training. Irene Engels has a strong background in psychological treatments based on ACT and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with additional experience in anxiety and mood disorder treatment at Pro Persona. Educational qualifications include study at Aalo and Radboud University.