Perhaps. Let's explore that possibility together. Do you feel you could benefit from another person truly hearing you and validating your emotions? Would you like someone to help you find solutions or resolutions for life patterns you are experiencing that just can't seem to stop? Do you need someone in your life that is skilled at listening without bias or judgment? Who can help you navigate life's twists and turns and heal from its scars? If you said yes to any of these questions, then yes, I do believe you would benefit from having a therapist in your corner that will work with you as an advocate, soundboard, cheerleader, and collaborator.

Clients I work with, and have trained to work with, experience or have experienced: Depression, loneliness and being 'the other' or the odd one out Anxiety in all its forms Relationship difficulties (platonic, familial and romantic relationships of any description and size) Low self-esteem, low self-worth, low self-love Stress and the quest for finding balance Connecting with yourself intimately, connecting with others, and exploring sexual desire whether it is new, not working or never known Gender identity, presentation and rebellion against the gender boxes Trauma and abuse School expectations and work struggles: finding motivation, finding meaning Developing emotional regulation skills and intelligence

I can offer three options for sessions: In-person sessions at my private practice located in Utrecht, the Netherlands Digital sessions via your preferred video platform in any time zone for any global client A flexible mix of in-person and digital sessions to fit into your changing agenda

No, I do not work with insurance. I work with clients who pay out-of-pocket. To offer accessible services, I work with a sliding scale (more on that in the next FAQ in this list). See the Services and Rates page for more details.

I use a sliding scale for my therapeutic services. My aim with this client payment structure is to provide access to affordable mental healthcare services when paying out-of-pocket. I found Alexis J. Cunningfolk's work and blog on sliding scales to define it best: 'a sliding scale is a tool that allows for a service to be obtained at multiple price points based on the circumstances of the purchaser.' I use a managed sliding scale (versus my previously used open sliding scale) with three tiers: Tier 1: €75/hour Tier 2: €100/hour Tier 3: €125/hour To help guide which tier best fits your unique circumstances, please see the photo and below descriptions provided by Alexis J. Cunningfolk's work: Tier 3: €125/hour (or the left bottle) I am comfortably able to meet all of my basic* needs I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment of basic needs I own my home or property OR I rent a higher-end property I own or lease a car I am employed or do not need to work to meet my needs I have regular access to health care I have access to financial savings I have an expendable** income I can always buy new items I can afford an annual holiday or take time off Tier 2: €100/hour (or the middle bottle) I may stress about meeting my basic needs but still regularly achieve them I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment of basic needs I own or lease a car I am employed I have access to health care I might have access to financial savings I have some expendable income I am able to buy some new items and I thrift others I can take a holiday annually or every few years without financial burden Tier 1: €75/hour (or the right bottle) I frequently stress about meeting basic needs and don’t always achieve them I have debt and it sometimes prohibits me from meeting my basic needs I rent lower-end properties or have unstable housing I do not have a car and/or have limited access to a car but I am not always able to afford gas I am unemployed or underemployed I have no access to savings I have no or very limited expendable income I rarely buy new items because I am unable to afford them I cannot afford a holiday or have the ability to take time off without financial burden * Basic Needs include food, housing, health care, and transportation. ** Expendable Income might mean you are able to buy coffee, get a few drinks at a bar, go to the movies or a concert, buy new clothes, books, and similar items each month, etc. If you have any questions about the sliding scale payment structure or which tier applies to you, please reach out via the Contact page.

Honestly, it depends on what we want to work on and how fast we want to get there. Some clients seek solutions and strategies, and that could take anywhere from 10-15 sessions. Other clients desire a slower, more contemplative therapeutic path so we could potentially work together for years. This is known as maintenance therapy. I offer routine weekly sessions, bi-monthly sessions or ad-hoc sessions when needed. I am flexible to fit to your needs and speed. Sessions are 60 minutes. If you'd prefer to work without the time pressure, 90 minute sessions are also possible. Any sessions with more than one person will be 90 minutes.

Professional Accreditations I am a registered and active member of the Netherlands Institute of Psychology (NIP; #227012). I am a graduate member of the British Psychological Society (#466577) where I attend courses and trainings to develop and broaden my professional skills. Education I hold two master’s degrees: one in Counseling Psychology from Webster University in Leiden, the Netherlands. The other is in Public Health from Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. I also have two bachelor’s degrees: Psychology and Community Health Education. Work Experience In addition to my private practice, I have worked a handful of years in Human Resources Management and as a Job Coach for several Dutch and international organizations. From 2016 to 2023, I held the position of Health and Well-Being Counselor for American study abroad students to aid in their cultural adaptation. I have also worked as an HIV and Sexual Health Counselor in the Netherlands and as a Sexual Assault Counselor in the United States. Training in Therapeutic Techniques I am trained and proficient in the following therapeutic interventions: Person-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Schema Therapy (link is a video) Narrative Therapy Yearly, I enroll in trainings and courses to deepen my knowledge of existing and new therapeutic techniques and advancements in the scientific field. Lastly, I work with a clinical supervisor who routinely guides me in my work as a counseling psychologist. I also am an active member of an international therapist intervision group.

Click on the 'About Me' page. You can scroll down and read about a therapeutic lens I use and the five core pillars I have built the structure of my practice on. It's also how I choose to position myself in the professional field (and business) of counseling psychology.