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Empowering growth and inner peace through counselling

“The wound is the place where the light enters you” — Rumi

Welcome

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to make sense of where you are right now, you’re not alone. Reaching out for support takes courage. If you’ve made it this far, it already tells me something important: that you’re ready to talk, or at least thinking about it. I’m a counsellor who helps people navigate uncertainty, change, and emotional heaviness when things feel hard to carry alone. I keep things simple and human. Our conversations aren’t about fixing you; they’re about understanding what’s really going on and finding a bit of space inside it.

I’ve lived in many different countries, so I know what it’s like to start over, to lose your bearings for a while, and to figure out who you are in the middle of change. Because of this, I often work with people going through transition, relocation, identity questions, or periods of uncertainty. You do not need a specific reason to come. I offer online sessions in English, so wherever you are in the world, we can meet in a space that feels familiar and comfortable.

Counselling, for me, is about being alongside someone while they begin to hear themselves more clearly. Sometimes that means talking things through. Sometimes it is about noticing what is happening beneath the words, in the body, in the quiet, or in moments that do not need explanation.

If you are not sure what you need, that is okay. Most people are not when they begin. We start with what is here. The confusion, the questions, the sense that something could be different. We go from there. The work is about finding steadiness, understanding, and a way to feel more at home in yourself.

Alongside my counselling practice, I also teach at the Academy for Coaching and Counselling in The Netherlands. Supporting new counsellors as they find their own voice keeps me grounded and connected to what matters most in this work.

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