I have been practicing as a psychologist for more than 25 years, in South Africa and the United Kingdom National Health Service Trust. I have worked in the Netherlands for the past three years online and mostly with expats. As our post-covid world is gradually changing back to actual face-to-face interactions, I am looking forward to again meet my clients in person.

Experience

My studies and professional experience in neuropsychology have taught me that human experiences are strongly connected to how our brain functions. Understanding our brain can provide the resources one can draw from to determine and change our response to this moment in our lives. Our brain makes new connections best in cooperation with others. When we feel stuck, we use relationships to facilitate our growth. In my work I draw from the theory I have learnt, my years of experience and my knowledge about how the human brain works to assist you to understand your specific experiences of emotions, cognitions, behaviors and relations. Together we can determine the best way to use your resources to continue with your journey of becoming what you want from life.

As humans we have the unique ability to utilize the challenges that life gives us for personal growth. However, sometimes we get stuck. This may be caused by overwhelming changes, not having the luxury of sufficient time or choice, repressed access to resources and answers, or lacking the necessary hope, energy and confidence. As a psychologist I help you ‘read’ what your current situation requires and with making those changes.

First sessions

In our first session we will predominantly work in an exploratory way. Firstly, we will focus on what you want to change or achieve and how you hope that I can help you in this journey. I will aim my questions to help us develop a better understanding of your context, your issue, what may trigger your problem, and which factors may be sustaining it. Importantly, we will focus on your goals and your resources.

In the second session we start working with what is at hand. I will then suggest options of how we can work effectively to address this; whether it is about focusing your attention on changing cognitions, getting to know and understand your emotions, addressing subconscious patterns, practicing new behaviors, changing responses or working with the brain’s capacity. Once we have agreed on the best way forward and the changes we expect to see, we plan how often and at what intervals we need to meet.

Approach

I mostly work with a client centered, collaborative, problem-solution approach, with the therapeutic relationship as an important platform. Systems theory, cognitive behavioural therapy, existential and positive psychology and especially neuro-psychology are all ways of thinking about behaviour and therapy that I have found useful. I continue to develop my toolbox with modern therapies such as ACT and BWRT.

It is important to me to help you to eternalize a problem. That its call for our attention can ‘talk’ to you about what you need to develop. That you feel in charge of your life, accepting of yourself, okay with what you can’t change and empowered to develop those areas of your life journey that are meaningful to you.

Als je met mij aan de slag gaat, is het fijn om van tevoren te weten hoeveel een afspraak kost. Dit ligt aan hoelang je afspraak is. Voor een korte afspraak van 45-60 minuten betaal je 98 euro en voor een lange afspraak van 75-90 minuten betaal je 145,50 euro. Je betaalt per afspraak. Op de pagina 'kosten psycholoog' staan alle prijzen op een rijtje.

Vergoeding

Er zijn meerdere manieren om je afspraken bij mij vergoed te krijgen: via je werkgever of in sommige gevallen via je aanvullende zorgverzekering. Vanuit de basisverzekering krijg je via Psyned geen vergoeding.

Klikgarantie

Tijdens de afspraken vertel je vaak persoonlijke en kwetsbare dingen. Het is daarom ontzettend belangrijk dat je een klik voelt en mij hiervoor genoeg vertrouwt. Daarom werken we vanuit Psyned met de klikgarantie. Klopt het gevoel voor jou niet? Dan gaan we samen op zoek naar een nieuwe psycholoog en betalen wij het eerste intakegesprek.