Master of Mind & Market Structure
"From the depths of clinical psychology to the peaks of trading mastery, discovering how the mind shapes every decision on the chart."
Dr. Vanessa Charland
Dr Vanessa Charland, PhD
"We all naturally suck at trading, that's just human nature. My job is to help you rewire your brain for this brutal, high-stakes game. By exposing your blind spots and breaking the habits and thought patterns that sabotage you, you'll learn to trade with clarity, focus, and purpose."
— Dr. Vanessa Charland
Personal Background
Vanessa completed an Honors Bachelor in Psychology at the University of Montreal. She began her scientific journey exploring the impact of concussions in university football players, sparking her interest in the mysteries of the human mind. This curiosity led her to Belgium, where she pursued studies in human consciousness at the Université de Liège. During her Master's in Psychological Sciences, she focused on detecting consciousness in severely brain-injured patients, laying the groundwork for her later work. She then earned a PhD in Medical Sciences, investigating cognitive functions in coma survivors through a biopsychosocial approach, blending neuroscience, psychology, and patient-centered care.
Helping traders master the mind behind the markets
She further specialized her clinical practice by obtaining a Certificate in Psycho-Oncology from the Université Libre de Brusseles, broadening her expertise to support patients facing serious illness.
She finally has pursued extensive specialized training in mind-body interventions, inspired by over a decade of hospital experience, where she witnessed firsthand the close interplay between the mind and the body. She certified as a mindfulness instructor through the Eline Snel Method (Paris) and has completed clinical hypnosis training at the CHU de Liège. Her education also includes stress management, advanced neuroanatomy studies at Maastricht University, and specialized training in neuroimaging techniques, including Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Statistical Parametric Mapping. She holds clinical accreditation in coma recovery assessment, reflecting her dedication to evidence-based, integrative therapeutic approaches.
Professional Background
Since 2012, she has worked in both hospitals and private clinics, providing evidence-based care to individuals facing a wide range of challenges. As a dedicated scientist, she has authored and contributed to over 100 scientific publications and remains committed to research-driven practices that enhance both mental well-being and performance. In addition to her clinical work, she has led and managed teams of psychologists, ensuring the highest standards of care.
Three years ago, she began learning to trade and discovered methods to dramatically transform her own performance. Today, she brings a rare blend of expertise as both a psychologist and a first-hand trader, uniquely equipped to understand and relate to the challenges traders face. She now specializes in trading psychology, helping traders develop emotional discipline, mental resilience, and optimal decision-making strategies, empowering them to achieve clarity and sustained success in their trading journey.