Experience

Since 2010, I have been working as a System Therapist in an out-patient facility for specialized psychological health treatment (SGGZ). In addition, I run my own practice ‘Systeemtherapie Rotterdam’.

Education / Training

• Post-academic education in system therapy
• Emotionally Focused Therapy (basic and advanced training)
• Education as a supervisor for system therapists
• HBO Sociaal Psychiatrisch Verpleegkundige (SPV) (social psychiatric counsellor)
• Training as a Mindfulness trainer (VGCt)
• Mentalization in families and systems
• System therapy in child- and youth counselling
• Cognitive behavioural therapy for clients with low self-esteem
• Non-violent resistance / New authority in families (Haim Omer)
• Developmental psychology and psychopathology in children and adolescents

Motivation

In my work with couples and families I have frequently seen how unhappy people can be when important relationships are not working out. Moreover, I have seen their relief once they managed to improve an important relationship. It means a lot to me to be helpful in this process. I am open and honest, down to earth, and focused on my clients and their goals.

Reviews

Clients and colleagues describe me as:

• competent, diligent and professional
• warm and concerned
• pragmatic and with a sense of humour

Professional associations

I am a member of:

• de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Relatie- en Gezinstherapie (NVRG)
• Stichting EFT
• BIG register 19052800830

I am a licensed NVRG therapist trainer.