Carolien Korf - Expat Coaching

It's not easy...

After you’ve left home and experienced excitement, certain downsides may feel all too familiar. The more practical issues, such as: housing shortage, bureaucracy or weather conditions. But maybe even more significant: cultural differences that feel hard to overcome, the Dutch language barrier or not feeling like you can deeply connect with Dutch people or expats. You feel like you’re not belonging.

You’re finding it hard to talk about this: locals don’t understand you, other expats seem to not be struggling and your loved ones back home don’t understand. Actually, nobody seems to really understand you. And that, my friend… feels lonely. You don’t want to go home, but… you’re not happy here either.

I know what it feels like and I’ve helped many internationals dealing with all of the above. So let me tell you: you’re not alone.

I can help you put your thoughts and feelings into order, regain your confidence, inner peace and freedom, completely tailored to your pace and energy.

Let me help you make the most of your journey and create a fulfilling life as an expat in the Netherlands!

Reviews

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Zoi (33) - expat in nl 🇬🇷

🇬🇷 “I struggled with burn-out symptoms. After my 3rd session with Carolien I overcame my problems: I started to find myself again and I was recovering from my health issues. She knows the working culture in the Netherlands better than me and could relate to me from her own experiences, which made me feel safe to open up.”

Zoi (33) - expat in nl 🇬🇷
Raquel - expat in nl 🇧🇷

🇧🇷 “It’s nice to know and feel that Carolien really cares about us expats in the Netherlands”

Raquel - expat in nl 🇧🇷
Lauren - expat in nl 🇨🇦

🇨🇦 “The first Dutch person I’ve met that I feel that really is kind, understanding and willing to help me. I just arrived in the Netherlands. This gives me hope”

Lauren - expat in nl 🇨🇦
Reinaldo - expat in nl 🇵🇹

🇵🇹 “It was my first time talking to a professional about my problems, such as social anxiety that I experience in general, which also shows since I arrived in the Netherlands. It’s very nice to know she has so much international experience.”

Reinaldo - expat in nl 🇵🇹
Agnieszka - expat in nl 🇵🇱

🇵🇱 “Carolien is doing a very good job as a mental coach. I don’t feel judged, which makes me feel very comfortable. She’s giving me the words I’m looking for to describe my problems and open up”

Agnieszka - expat in nl 🇵🇱
Javier - digital nomad 🇪🇸

🇪🇸 "I was struggling with focus, both in my job and social situations. I never had the courage to talk to a therapist or coach in my life. Carolien did a great job of creating a very comfortable foundation for me to open up to her. To my own surprise, I see that the coaching of Carolien is working for me!"

Javier - digital nomad 🇪🇸

Carolien's Blog

Your buddy in the Netherlands

Hi! I’m Carolien and I mentally coach expats in the Netherlands.

Spending one long period abroad by myself was once my biggest dream. Yet, since 2017, I have worked, studied and traveled solo for 4+ years in 12 different countries in Europe, Asia, South America and Australia.

Besides this, I have been a certified mental coach since 7+ years.

Connecting with locals of each country I went to and understanding and experiencing cultural differences have always been my main focus. Meanwhile, I’m as cheesy as a Dutch one can be, knowing the Dutch (working) culture like no other.

I’m your buddy, your independent triple threat. Allow me to form a bridge between you, your culture and your new (temporary) life, as an expat in the Netherlands.

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