N.Rosier
Psychologist SFP-BFP
Specialized in ADHD and HPI – Father, Husband, Pilot.
I’m a psychologist, graduated in theoretical and clinical psychology. Licensed in Switzerland, Belgium, and the Czech Republic, I accompany children and adults on the road to live a better life, taking into account each and every time their own abilities and limits. Through the years I specialized in the field of attention deficit disorder with/without hyperactivity and the high-potential way of thinking. As a child I had ADHD and I got help from Ritalin, so I know the benefits and downsides of it. Being quite the “feet-on-the-ground”-type during my work, as a hobby I love to be in and around the clouds as a private pilot.
History.
SOME STEPS IN MY LIFE.
2005 – University
After studying Clinical Psychology for several years and later on Theoretical Psychology (Research), I obtained my Master’s degree in psychology at the University of Leuven, Belgium (including a one-year internship). A year later I get my European Diploma of Advanced Studies in Psychology and also the Certificate of Specialisation in Psychology (including a one-year internship).
2006 – Leuven, Belgium
A first private practice often starts at the psychologists home and sometimes even in the living-room. For me it was no different. Fortunately I already had a job for some time now. At the university I had several mandates:
2008 – Prague
Shortly after I obtain my PPL (A) private flight permit, I decide it’s time for me to move (moving for real- with stuff in boxes). Looking for new horizons, I load all my possessions in the booth of my car and I move to Prague … Once arrived I start as a Project Manager for NewLink – The Internet Experts. After having gone through the processes of language learning, translations and recognition, I receive my authorization as a Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist, valid to this day. So I start a new cabinet.
2009 – Airline Pilot licence
I’m starting to want more. A challenge at hand was to begin the ATPL (A) airline pilot course. So, I sign up at the Flying Academy. Living in Prague, this means I drive every weekend to Brno for two days of classes before starting the work week again.
2011 – Happy encounter
Despite, or rather thanks to all my activities, at the start of 2010 I meet my soon-to-be Swiss wife. With a distance of 850km separating us and a crazy series of road trips back and forth over the weekend, we decide it’s better that I move to Switzerland.
2013 – Private practice in Switzerland
With a colleague, I start dreaming again of re-opening my psychology practice. Finally towards the end of 2014 the new cabinet takes shape at Place Coquillon, Neuchâtel. There, I aim to continue the path of helping and counseling everyone affected by attention problems. I am recognized as a psychologist by the ASPEA and the FSP.
2016 – Proud to become a dad
There she is! Eager to be with us, she couldn’t wait long enough. That meant she got to stay quite some time at the hospital, but she made it quite clear from the start: no child is born with a manual. Looking forward to get to know her…
2017 – Director
Having collaborated during some years with the initial Attention Center, I take up the reigns of the Attention Center and start reforming it. As always the goal remains to help as best as possible, but as many provide diagnostics, not many offer solutions other than medication and/or psychotherapy. The Swiss Attention Center is offering a combination of services: diagnostics to start off, but followed by an approach that combines a follow-up focused on techniques with medication and memory training. I hope to streamline this approach.
2019 – Proud to become a dad… again
This one took her time! I understand… Better to take a step back before jumping. We’re all excited to getting to know her.
2020 – Pilot Assessments
(since 2019, but my girl deserves to have the year for herself)
It’s time to catch up with my “old love” aviation: On demand we perform Pilot Assessments. Although this is not directly attention-related, these kind of assessments need not only psychological skills, but a solid understanding of what it means to be a pilot. They are an obligatory part of pilot recruitment. The purpose of these assessments is to evaluate the pilots’ skills in terms of his/her personality and emotions, but most of all his/her personal ressources and openness to discuss and change. It all hinges on the willingness to integrate regular evaluations of ones personal, private situation as a routine part of what it means to be a professional pilot. So that’s where the focus lies.
Experience.
ATTENTION IS IMPORTANT.
My experience in the field of attention is not only based on theoretical concepts as learned at the university, but also on the experience of my private practice in various countries. Besides that, on a personal level, I was diagnosed with ADHD early on; so I do know what I’m talking about 😉
01. THEORY.
At the university psychologists-in-training learn about Attention Deficit Disorder. But there, ADHD is only one (small) subject among hundreds of others: the basis for specialization later. For me, this specialization began with my Master’s thesis, entitled “Gender Differences in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Overview of a Decade”.
02. PRACTICAL.
As I did before graduating, I continued working at the university, but on the side I was able to continue studying and starting consultations in the area of attention. I gained a lot of experience, which started very modestly, but has gradually widened to finally culminate in the project of the Swiss Attention Center in Neuchâtel.
03. PERSONAL.
Having been among the earliest children in Belgium to have been diagnosed with ADD, I have always remembered the in-depth diagnostics that lasted for two whole days. The difficulties that I experienced in high school and during my university studies, forced me to find techniques to manage the challenges I faced. Many years later, it even allowed me to get a pilot license, without help, without medication. Now I hope to pass on my know-how to others through an in-depth diagnosis and tailor-made follow-up.
Numbers.
Attention DEFICIT DISORDER.
Attention PROBLEMS.
Attention LAPSES.
Opinions.
The following persons recommended me on their own initiative on LinkedIn.
An Roose
Administrative Head, University Leuven
JUNIOR COLLEAGUE
VISIT PROFILE
I met Nico when I worked at CNaVT as a student and he was our supervisor. Nico was very nice to work for: he's a very warm person, who is able to create a very good work atmosphere and he's always willing to help / teach others. I've always admired his integrity, his flexibility, his adaptability and his knowledge of languages.
BRUGES, BE
Dirk Laurent
Business Owner at Have A Dream
CLIENT
VISIT PROFILE
« For every question asked, for every issue that needed a solution, I have been satisfied with the approach and attitude that Nico had towards the customers, related to his employer - I wish you a good professional new challenge in short future Nico, thanks for the co operation we had together. Regards, Dirk »
WAVER, BE
Rocio Arbulu
Dench Consulting
CLIENT
VISIT PROFILE
« I had the pleasure to work with Nico in a pretty complex project, he is one of the most professional suppliers I've ever had: very focused, organised, accountable and always making sure all clients needs are covered. He is also a nice person to work with, very friendly and excellent team member, he knows how to build long term relationships with clients. I will highly recommend Nico to any organisation looking for a high standard professional! »
LIMA, PERU
Rudy Van Avermaet
CEO Bizz2bizz
COLLEAGUE-MANAGER
VISIT PROFILE
« Nico is a guy we can definitely recommend. Correct, very customer friendly. A guy you can count on. Has an extensive Language knowledge and a quick approach. »
LINT, BELGIUM
Reg Herygers
Head of Visual Arts at Sint Lucas
COLLEAGUE-MANAGER
VISIT PROFILE
« Nico has excellent communication skills, is extremely organized, can work independently, and is able to effectly multi-task to ensure that all projects are completed in a timely manner. I would highly recommend him. »
ANTWERP, BELGIUM
Shirine Irani
Corporate Communication at DSP Valley
FELLOW STUDENT
VISIT PROFILE
« Nico has always been a very accurate person. Everything he does, he does with high precision... He takes his responsabilities serious and is a great planner. Reaching the ideal win-win situation is also one of his goals and he does his work with passion. »
HEVERLEE, BELGIUM
Francesco Kinský dal Borgo
Management at Kinský dal Borgo
CLIENT
VISIT PROFILE
« I find that Niko is very valuable in helping my company improve their website. He is professional and knowledgeable, it is also great to see that he has such a great relation with me as a customer! »
HRADEC KRALOVE, CZ
Marion Kavallieros
Association of Language Testers in Europe
COLLEAGUE
VISIT PROFILE
« Nico distinguished himself both with his professionalism and interpersonal skills. He was able to provide insightful and in-depth analysis of the projects we worked on. It seems to me that Nico has a special gift in handling human relations with ease. Nico was very popular among all the European colleagues who held high esteem for him and his work. I am confident that Nico will be an asset for any organisation that will employ him and will benefit from Nico's reliabilty and expertise as much as Nico will benefit from the organisation. »
ATHENS, GREECE
John Simon Gartzia
Inspector of Education at Basque Government
COLLEAGUE
VISIT PROFILE
« Nico Rosier is a very professional and determined person. He always completes his cycles of actions when he is committed to. He is an honest and a very reliable person. »
BILBAO, SPAIN
Ruben Vanhulsel
CEO at HiRu Consult
COLLEAGUE
VISIT PROFILE
« Nico is an excellent communicator with a hart for details. He can get a grip on projects that have gone wrong by understaning different parties and getting to an understanding on a solution. Nico is a good person manager with very good project management skills. Loved working with him. »
LEBBEKE, BELGIUM
TESTIMONIALS
My daughter says she loved the dog 😉 I’m even happier with the quality of your diagnostics and the time you took to explain us the details. Thanks!
After a long life full of problems at school and at work, I finally found out why that was. Thank you for helping me find the right explanations.
Cool! I really liked the way you helped my son. Family life is a whole lot more peaceful.
I write to you to tell you I successfully passed my first exams at the University of Neuchâtel. Without your help, I wouldn’t have been able to get that far and I wanted to thank you once more for everything.
Thank you for your very professional and promt response. I wish I had found you sooner. It would have saved me a lot of difficulties.