Neuropsychology · Brussels

Neuropsychologist in Brussels.

At CIRCAE, in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert (Brussels), our neuropsychologists specialise in cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), the gold-standard care for regaining natural sleep, individually or in a group, and for supporting withdrawal from sleeping pills.

When to consult

Our approach

Natural sleep, without dependence

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Improve the quality and regularity of sleep

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Reduce cardio-neuro-vascular risks

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Restore daytime energy and alertness

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Achieve a lasting improvement in quality of life

The consultation

Seeing a neuropsychologist in Brussels

The neuropsychologist looks at the links between the brain, behaviour and sleep. At CIRCAE, in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert (Brussels), our neuropsychologists specialise in cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I): a structured, scientifically validated approach that targets the causes of insomnia rather than masking the symptoms.

Care is for anyone with chronic insomnia, including those taking sleeping pills, and helps establish natural sleep for the long term, in individual sessions or through a group programme.

Areas

What the neuropsychologist brings you

The main areas of neuropsychology care at the centre.

The sleep assessment

When to explore sleep

Before or during care, a sleep recording may be offered to rule out another cause (apnoea, restless legs), together with the sleep physician.

First sleep consultation

Consultation · Doctor + Neuropsychologist

A meeting with two sleep experts to assess the type of disorder and the need for an in-depth assessment.

  • Analysis of your symptoms (fatigue, sleepiness, insomnia, snoring, night-time awakenings)
  • Assessment of medical history, treatments and sleep hygiene
  • Identification of behavioural, psychological and medical factors
  • Referral to the most relevant sleep examination
  • Initial personalised care

Overnight oximetry: O2Fellow

Home examination · Non-invasive

A simple examination carried out at home using a discreet finger ring. It assesses overnight desaturations and the cardiovascular risk associated with apnoea.

  • Oxygen saturation (SpO₂)
  • Heart rate and pulse wave
  • Hypoxic burden: a key indicator of cardiovascular risk

Objectives

  • Detect overnight desaturations
  • Estimate cardiovascular risk
  • Refer to a more comprehensive examination if necessary
O2Fellow sensor
O2Fellow in use

Overnight polygraphy

Home examination · Respiratory

Recording of respiratory and cardiac parameters during sleep. Primarily intended for the screening of obstructive sleep apnoea.

  • Respiratory airflow (nasal and oral)
  • Thoracic and abdominal effort
  • Oxygen saturation, heart rate
  • Snoring and body position

Objectives

  • Screen for mild to severe apnoea
  • Quantify apnoeas and hypopnoeas
  • Monitor the effectiveness of CPAP or oral appliance treatment

Full polysomnography

Gold-standard examination · Comprehensive

The most comprehensive sleep examination. It accurately diagnoses respiratory disorders, severe insomnia, parasomnias and restless legs syndrome.

  • EEG brain activity: sleep stages
  • Eye movements (EOG) and muscle activity (EMG)
  • Breathing, saturation, heart rhythm (ECG)
  • Snoring and body position

Results

  • A report including total duration, sleep stages, apnoea/hypopnoea index (AHI), saturation and hypoxic burden
Complementary approaches

Supporting CBT-I

Depending on your situation, other non-pharmacological approaches can support the return to natural sleep.

CBT-I therapy

Gold-standard treatment · Chronic insomnia

Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia. A structured programme of 6 to 8 individual or group sessions (45–60 min) aimed at restoring natural sleep without dependence on sleeping pills.

CPAP

Gold-standard treatment · Moderate to severe apnoea

Delivers pressurised air during sleep to keep the airways open. Eliminates apnoeas and reduces snoring and cardiovascular risk.

Mandibular advancement device (MAD)

Oral appliance · Snoring & mild to moderate apnoea

The Oniris+ device holds the lower jaw forward to prevent airway obstruction. Thermo-mouldable, adjustable and comfortable.

Light therapy · AYO

Non-pharmacological approach · Circadian rhythm

AYO glasses emit controlled blue light (20 min/day in the morning). The AYO+ models combine stimulating blue light and relaxing red light to regulate the body clock.

AYO glasses in use
AYO glasses product

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