An association of psychotherapists founded during lockdown

ABSTRACT

We describe the organizing of a psychological consultation group made up of volunteers, formed at the beginning of the first lockdown implemented by the Belgian government to manage the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. Nine psychologists and psychotherapists, most of whom did not know each other, set up a system active between March and June 2020. The idea was to offer a temporary space from which to address mental health issues while the existing network adapted to the new constraints imposed by the lockdown. We would like to share our experiences, conclusions, and lessons learned, both personal and professional. © 2021 Boeck Universite. All rights reserved.