Spiritually aware listener, counsellor, mentor, supervisor, skilled multicultural coach and mediator. Expert in Solution Focused Therapies. Developed programs to reduce the occurrence and treat, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, alcohol or substance abuse.
More than 16 years experience as a counsellor, coach and mediator. I work successfully with children, adolescents and families - all dealing with an array of issues. I navigate problems, ranging from smaller-scale issues to serious mental illness. I am very experienced in working with people from different cultures and backgrounds. I have worked in: The Netherlands, Indonesia, East Timor, Solomon Islands, Australia, Philippines and Vanuatu.
I have more than 7 years of experience as an EAP Provider, offering counselling and support for employees and their family members, workplace- and relationship counselling. Debriefing and group counselling after critical incidents or events. Provide education and tools to deal with loss and grief, trauma & anxiety.
I offer counselling support for students, graduates. Main issues include often high level of self and supervisory expectations, leading to anxiety and depression. Other common issues bullying, loneliness, insomnia, manipulation and sexual harrassment.
My areas of expertise:
Workplace Counselling
Work Life Satisfaction
Career Change
Cross Cultural Challenges
Stress, Anxiety & Depression
Families, Relationships, Children, Teenagers, General Parenting Issues
Grief & Loss, Addictions, Post Traumatic Stress
Domestic Violence
Psychological & Emotional Abuse
Loneliness
I am ready to work with you and co-construct steps in the right direction, to help you to escape the cycle of endlessly analyzing and reacting to problems.
