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  • Sessions: Mon–Sat 9:00–19:00

  • Kigali City, Gasabo District, Kacyiru, 336G+64H

Koen De Pelsmaeker, founder of Humura Counseling
The calm counseling room at Humura

28

Years of
experience

About Koen

From Belgium to Humura

Licensed counselor, founder of Humura Counseling

Koen worked for more than twenty years in mental-health centres in Belgium, with individuals and families from many backgrounds, before founding Humura in Kigali in early 2022.

  • Social work

  • Individual and family counseling

  • Systemic Therapy, CBT and mindfulness

  • Family constellation, EMDR and craniosacral relaxation

English, French
and Dutch

Kacyiru
or online

The name Humura means “to breathe, to calm, to find relief”. It reflects the intention to offer room to slow down, tell your story and explore your possibilities.

28

Years of experience

600+

Clients supported in Rwanda

3

Languages: EN · FR · NL

2022

Humura founded in Kigali

Client figure from Koen’s 2025 article. Read what people brought to therapy.

Professional background

Training and professional scope

  • Training

    Koen trained as a social worker, with further studies in individual and family counseling, systemic therapy, CBT, mindfulness, family constellation, EMDR and craniosacral relaxation.

  • Licence

    He is licensed by the Rwanda Allied Health Professions Council (licence number to be confirmed).

  • Scope and referral

    Koen is a licensed counselor, not a medical doctor. Where medical assessment or medication is needed, he can discuss a referral to a psychiatrist or doctor.

Humura: to breathe,
to calm, to find relief

A first conversation is a chance to ask questions and see whether working together feels right. There is no obligation to book.

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The people at Humura

Who you will
be in touch with

Koen De Pelsmaeker

Koen De Pelsmaeker

Founder · licensed counselor

A Belgian counselor based in Kigali, working with individuals and families across cultural and international backgrounds, in English, French and Dutch.

How Koen works
Gloria Mugisha, secretary and client coordinator at Humura Counseling

Gloria Mugisha

Secretary · client coordinator

Gloria is the practice secretary and client coordinator. She answers administrative questions, helps arrange appointments and supports the day-to-day running of Humura.

You can ask about a time, format or first call without sending her a detailed account of your health. Clinical questions belong in a conversation with Koen.

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