About Me
Background
With a British, Dutch, and German background, and having lived in both the Netherlands and the UK, I bring an international perspective to my work. My multicultural upbringing has given me a deep understanding of the emotional and relational challenges expats and international families often face, as well as a sensitivity to the nuances of different cultures and values.
Research & Expertise
My PhD research explored the lived emotional and relational experience of what it means to grow up as a Third Culture Kid (TCK) attending an International School. Approaching this subject from a psychoanalytic perspective, I gained in-depth insight into challenges and strengths that emerge from an international upbringing.
This research, combined with my personal and professional experience, gives me an up-to-date and nuanced understanding of the TCK experience and expat life. It also enables me to tailor my therapeutic approach to the specific emotional and relational needs of clients navigating cross-cultural transitions, identity issues, complexities of belonging and the often less visible forms of loss that can accompany international life.
Experience
I have over a decade of experience supporting clients with a wide range of concerns, including:
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AD(H)D and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
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Anxiety disorders (including GAD, OCD, social anxiety, and specific phobias)
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Low mood or depression
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PTSD & C-PTSD
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Interpersonal, family, peer and relationship difficulties
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Co-dependency and self-esteem issues
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Social or school-related difficulties
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Self-esteem and identity issues
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Adjustment to changes (moving abroad, divorce, cultural transitions, etc.)
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Post-natal depression and bonding difficulties
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Diagnostic assessments where needed.
Experience
I have over a decade of experience supporting clients with a wide range of concerns, including:
-
AD(H)D and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
-
Anxiety disorders (including GAD, OCD, social anxiety, and specific phobias)
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Low mood or depression
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PTSD & C-PTSD
-
Interpersonal, family, peer and relationship difficulties
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Co-dependency and self-esteem issues
-
Social or school-related difficulties
-
Self-esteem and identity issues
-
Adjustment to changes (moving abroad, divorce, cultural transitions, etc.)
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Post-natal depression and bonding difficulties
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Diagnostic assessments where needed.
Qualifications
I have undertaken extensive training and continue to engage in regular supervision and intervision to ensure my practice remains up to date, reflective, and of the highest standard.
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Doctorate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and Clinical Practice at the University of Exeter.
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MSc in Psychoanalytic Developmental Psychology from University College London in collaboration with the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families.
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MA in Clinical Psychology at the University of St Andrews (Scotland).