Thank you for visiting my website.
Of course, I could start by talking about my education, work experience, and areas of specialization. But I’d rather tell you a little bit about who I am as a person first. Because I believe that who you are is just as important as what you do.
I’m Gwen, mother of a wonderful adult daughter. I live in Amsterdam with my Portuguese partner and our two sweet dogs. My life journey has shaped me into the woman and therapist I am today. The way I work is deeply connected to my own experiences, my curiosity about what drives people, and my desire to guide others toward greater awareness, resilience, and connection.
Movement as a Language
From a young age, I felt that my way of expressing myself lay not so much in words, but in movement. When I was eighteen, I moved from Limburg to Amsterdam to study performing dance at the Amsterdam School of the Arts. It was a dream come true. Through dance, I was able to express what cannot always be put into words. To this day, I work in theater. At the same time, I discovered yoga at a young age as a
counterbalance to the physical and mental intensity of the dance profession. Since I was nineteen, I have been delving into yoga philosophy, breathwork, meditation, mindfulness, and the healing power of movement. The insights from these ancient traditions have strongly influenced my outlook on life and continue to form a valuable foundation for my work.
The Whole Person
Health, vitality, and resilience have always fascinated me—not just physically, but especially emotionally and mentally. From my own experiences, I know that well-being isn’t something to be taken for granted, and that life sometimes requires attention, exploration, and courage.
The question that has inspired me for years is: how do you get moving again when you get stuck? How do you find your way back to yourself?
Driven by that curiosity, I continued my professional development through peoplecentered training programs such as Coaching & Counseling, Brainspotting, and Psychodynamic Therapy. Opening my own practice therefore felt like a natural step where everything comes together.
My Practice
My practice brings together my personal experiences, my training, and years of working with the body and consciousness. I work from a holistic perspective, in which the body, thoughts, emotions, and consciousness are inextricably linked. Every request for help is unique, just as every person is unique. That is why your story is central. Together, we explore how certain patterns have developed, what is holding you back, and what you need to experience space, movement, and confidence again. I view therapy as a collaboration. A process in which, together—through genuine connection and curiosity—we explore what is needed to make change possible.
Feel welcome
Please feel free to contact me if you’d like to know how I can help you. I’d be happy to tell you more about the options available and can usually schedule an initial appointment at short notice.
-Gwen-
