🇬🇷 Zoi (33) - Greece
Expat
"I was struggling with health-related symptoms of burn-out. I felt an irregular heartbeat, couldn’t sleep or eat properly and felt frustrated, anxious, chaotic, and not able to concentrate or make decisions. I felt desperate that I wouldn’t be able to deal with my struggles.
Yet, I overcame my problems with Carolien: I felt better and recovering from my health problems by the 3rd session. I started finding myself again. I got unlocked and I saw a light at the end of the tunnel, which made me feel stronger and stronger.
I experienced Carolien really positively. She could recognize my needs and struggles each time. I got encouraged a lot. She has a calm and decisive tone of voice. She guided me to focus on one thing at the time, keeps me grounded and has the knowledge. She gave me practical tools to calm myself down when feeling stressed or anxious.
I’m taking care of myself more. I’ve learned that my feelings and body reactions are real signs. I feel more confident to express my thoughts and feelings, think in a more positive perspective and look for solutions. Since our sessions, I also stepped out of my comfort zone and travelled solo for the first time!
The fact that Carolien knows the working culture in the Netherlands better than me, helped me. She could relate with me through her own personal past experiences, which made me feel safe to open up, to talk and express my emotions."
🇪🇸 Javier (27) - Spain
Digital nomad
"I can work while I travel. I've thought about getting a therapist or coach for a long time, but never had the courage to do it. Despite my constant skepticism, I saw improvement during and after my 6 sessions with Carolien.
I suffered from brain fog, both in business and social situations. I therefore wanted to become mentally sharp again and regain my self-confidence. During and since the sessions I actually feel like I have more control and as if I have taken a big step forward towards better communication. Carolien suggested that I could use anchors as a reminder to help me focus.
To my own surprise, I see that this works for me. Through Carolien's coaching I have learned that word choice, our mental willpower and willingness to solve a problem matter a lot. Carolien did a good job of laying a foundation that I felt comfortable with her and didn't feel like I talked too much or was boring. She took my input seriously and picked up on details I gave through little comments."
Raquel - Brazil
Expat
“It’s nice to know and feel that Carolien really cares about us expats in the Netherlands”
Lara - Germany
International student
“I aimed to be able to work more consciously and proactively on my thesis and other work that needed to be done. Through this process I learned that I can change my behavior, that it is okay to get distracted and take a break every now and then, but also how to get back on track.
I learned to look at the moments when my concentration decreases and when I start to get distracted. I also learned to look at things more positively, instead of focusing on what went wrong. I now also look at the things that are going well.
I have come closer to my goals. It did not always go perfectly, but I was able to recognize where my difficulties lay. I noticed more where I could still improve and where things were already going well. With a more positive outlook it was easier and I was more motivated to work on my goals.
The sessions with Carolien were a positive experience. She was always friendly and encouraging. I felt heard and comfortable sharing my problems and successes with her. I felt that she was very committed to helping me, which made me feel safe to talk to her. She was always on time and the agreements we made were clear. I felt treated equally by her, we could talk freely.
She made sure and made it clear that I am the one who can change my situation and encouraged me to be proactive. Carolien did not answer my questions, but asked me questions, which made me more aware and checked my own way of thinking with myself. This allowed me to reformulate my questions in such a way that I could answer them myself. By reformulating my own thoughts I was able to think more critically about my own behavior.”
Reinaldo - Portugal
Expat
“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.”
Raheema - Egypt
International
“Speaking with Carolien has been very insightful for me and made me feel very validated”
Claire (26)
“The sessions with Carolien gave me clarity and focus. Her personal, warm, and welcoming approach made me feel very comfortable. I gained insight into what truly aligned with me and what didn’t, resulting into knowing what I genuinely want, while being abroad.
Using tailored methods like visualization and metaphors, Carolien made my challenges more tangible and provided tools that stuck with me.
My new self-awareness has allowed me to act more consciously and confidently. I now have a clear understanding of what I want to achieve during my time abroad. I feel more confident and empowered.”
Sonja (55)
“I kept seeing obstacles and was scared to feel lonely. After a few sessions with Carolien, I was already making progress, learning to manage discomfort and anxiety.
Carolien is calm, non-judgmental and takes the time to truly understand you. She listens very well, asks thoughtful questions, and ensures that everything happens at your own pace.
A wonderful bonus is that this process has a positive impact on my daily life. I getting to know myself better and better and make better decisions for myself. My experience with Carolien has been incredibly positive. I’m so glad I started this journey!”
Jos (30)
“ I had just gone through a difficult period at work and found it hard to make decisions. Carolien helped me realize what I truly needed. This gave me the clarity to make the best choice for myself. I ended up spending six months being abroad. Carolien checked in with me frequently in to ensure she could support me in the best way possible. It was comforting to know I could rely on her whenever I needed help. For anyone considering professional help, while being abroad, I wholeheartedly recommend having sessions with Carolien!”
Niels
“Carolien is a driven coach with the necessary professional knowledge and skills. Within our university project, she has successfully guided international students. Analytical and detail oriented are words that fit Carolien very well.”
Shūfēn - Taiwan
Expat
“I’ve seen two Dutch psychologists. This is the best intake I’ve had so far. Carolien really understands.”
Lauren - Canada
Expat
“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.”
Agnieszka - Poland
Expat
“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”
Melati - Malaysia
International student
“I felt really understood and listened to by Carolien. It’s good to get a reality check from a professional to be more gentle with myself, as I set the bar high”
Tatiana - Russia
Expat
“Carolien says it’s okay and normal what I’m struggling with, she can help you on a personal level, which also makes you thrive more professionally at work”
Louise (38)
“Since the first session with Carolien,I feel much calmer and more connected to myself. Carolien is fully present without using too many words, having a calm and soothing voice. She guided me very well through her breathing and mindfulness exercises.
What is a huge benefit with her as my coach, is that we’re actively working on taking next steps, besides merely gaining insights, which is often the case with psychologists. It was truly wonderful!”
Stijnar (26)
"This was my first ever professional coaching journey. I had recently moved to a new city and found it challenging to build social connections.
I discovered through my sessions with Carolien that being open about my struggles, also with my family, works well for me. I've shifted from overthinking to feeling and showing social initiative. It feels great to move forward instead of standing still.
Since my sessions, I've joined a rugby club and have more contact with both new and old friends.
Carolien focuses on my feelings and how to achieve what I truly long for. She remains neutral. This approach worked really well for me."
Jeanette (35)
“I was often experiencing time pressure, restlessness, and a sense of being rushed. Since having my son two years ago, I no longer know how to relax.
We explored my issue more deeply. With Carolien, I discovered I needed rest, clarity, and validation of my feelings. I learned to focus more on me, self-love, and self-care.
Carolien's very capable to create a comfortable atmosphere. I didn't feel pressured while working with her. Her coaching was incredibly helpful!”
Sven
"I got to know Carolien as a coach with strong people skills. She helps you take purposeful steps and achieve your personal and professional goals.
By tailoring the coaching to your needs, she ensures great results. She is pleasant to work with and highly professional."
🇬🇷 Zoi (33) - Greece
Expat
"I was struggling with health-related symptoms of burn-out. I felt an irregular heartbeat, couldn’t sleep or eat properly and felt frustrated, anxious, chaotic, and not able to concentrate or make decisions. I felt desperate that I wouldn’t be able to deal with my struggles.
Yet, I overcame my problems with Carolien: I felt better and recovering from my health problems by the 3rd session. I started finding myself again. I got unlocked and I saw a light at the end of the tunnel, which made me feel stronger and stronger.
I experienced Carolien really positively. She could recognize my needs and struggles each time. I got encouraged a lot. She has a calm and decisive tone of voice. She guided me to focus on one thing at the time, keeps me grounded and has the knowledge. She gave me practical tools to calm myself down when feeling stressed or anxious.
I’m taking care of myself more. I’ve learned that my feelings and body reactions are real signs. I feel more confident to express my thoughts and feelings, think in a more positive perspective and look for solutions. Since our sessions, I also stepped out of my comfort zone and travelled solo for the first time!
The fact that Carolien knows the working culture in the Netherlands better than me, helped me. She could relate with me through her own personal past experiences, which made me feel safe to open up, to talk and express my emotions."
Raquel - Brazil
Expat
“It’s nice to know and feel that Carolien really cares about us expats in the Netherlands”
Lara - Germany
International student
“I aimed to be able to work more consciously and proactively on my thesis and other work that needed to be done. Through this process I learned that I can change my behavior, that it is okay to get distracted and take a break every now and then, but also how to get back on track.
I learned to look at the moments when my concentration decreases and when I start to get distracted. I also learned to look at things more positively, instead of focusing on what went wrong. I now also look at the things that are going well.
I have come closer to my goals. It did not always go perfectly, but I was able to recognize where my difficulties lay. I noticed more where I could still improve and where things were already going well. With a more positive outlook it was easier and I was more motivated to work on my goals.
The sessions with Carolien were a positive experience. She was always friendly and encouraging. I felt heard and comfortable sharing my problems and successes with her. I felt that she was very committed to helping me, which made me feel safe to talk to her. She was always on time and the agreements we made were clear. I felt treated equally by her, we could talk freely.
She made sure and made it clear that I am the one who can change my situation and encouraged me to be proactive. Carolien did not answer my questions, but asked me questions, which made me more aware and checked my own way of thinking with myself. This allowed me to reformulate my questions in such a way that I could answer them myself. By reformulating my own thoughts I was able to think more critically about my own behavior.”
Reinaldo - Portugal
Expat
“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.”
Raheema - Egypt
International
“Speaking with Carolien has been very insightful for me and made me feel very validated”
Claire (26)
“The sessions with Carolien gave me clarity and focus. Her personal, warm, and welcoming approach made me feel very comfortable. I gained insight into what truly aligned with me and what didn’t, resulting into knowing what I genuinely want, while being abroad.
Using tailored methods like visualization and metaphors, Carolien made my challenges more tangible and provided tools that stuck with me.
My new self-awareness has allowed me to act more consciously and confidently. I now have a clear understanding of what I want to achieve during my time abroad. I feel more confident and empowered.”
Sonja (55)
“I kept seeing obstacles and was scared to feel lonely. After a few sessions with Carolien, I was already making progress, learning to manage discomfort and anxiety.
Carolien is calm, non-judgmental and takes the time to truly understand you. She listens very well, asks thoughtful questions, and ensures that everything happens at your own pace.
A wonderful bonus is that this process has a positive impact on my daily life. I getting to know myself better and better and make better decisions for myself. My experience with Carolien has been incredibly positive. I’m so glad I started this journey!”
Jos (30)
“ I had just gone through a difficult period at work and found it hard to make decisions. Carolien helped me realize what I truly needed. This gave me the clarity to make the best choice for myself. I ended up spending six months being abroad. Carolien checked in with me frequently in to ensure she could support me in the best way possible. It was comforting to know I could rely on her whenever I needed help. For anyone considering professional help, while being abroad, I wholeheartedly recommend having sessions with Carolien!”
Niels
“Carolien is a driven coach with the necessary professional knowledge and skills. Within our university project, she has successfully guided international students. Analytical and detail oriented are words that fit Carolien very well.”
🇪🇸 Javier (27) - Spain
Digital nomad
"I can work while I travel. I've thought about getting a therapist or coach for a long time, but never had the courage to do it. Despite my constant skepticism, I saw improvement during and after my 6 sessions with Carolien.
I suffered from brain fog, both in business and social situations. I therefore wanted to become mentally sharp again and regain my self-confidence. During and since the sessions I actually feel like I have more control and as if I have taken a big step forward towards better communication. Carolien suggested that I could use anchors as a reminder to help me focus.
To my own surprise, I see that this works for me. Through Carolien's coaching I have learned that word choice, our mental willpower and willingness to solve a problem matter a lot. Carolien did a good job of laying a foundation that I felt comfortable with her and didn't feel like I talked too much or was boring. She took my input seriously and picked up on details I gave through little comments."
Shūfēn - Taiwan
Expat
“I’ve seen two Dutch psychologists. This is the best intake I’ve had so far. Carolien really understands.”
Lauren - Canada
Expat
“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.”
Agnieszka - Poland
Expat
“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”
Melati - Malaysia
International student
“I felt really understood and listened to by Carolien. It’s good to get a reality check from a professional to be more gentle with myself, as I set the bar high”
Tatiana - Russia
Expat
“Carolien says it’s okay and normal what I’m struggling with, she can help you on a personal level, which also makes you thrive more professionally at work”
Louise (38)
“Since the first session with Carolien,I feel much calmer and more connected to myself. Carolien is fully present without using too many words, having a calm and soothing voice. She guided me very well through her breathing and mindfulness exercises.
What is a huge benefit with her as my coach, is that we’re actively working on taking next steps, besides merely gaining insights, which is often the case with psychologists. It was truly wonderful!”
Stijnar (26)
"This was my first ever professional coaching journey. I had recently moved to a new city and found it challenging to build social connections.
I discovered through my sessions with Carolien that being open about my struggles, also with my family, works well for me. I've shifted from overthinking to feeling and showing social initiative. It feels great to move forward instead of standing still.
Since my sessions, I've joined a rugby club and have more contact with both new and old friends.
Carolien focuses on my feelings and how to achieve what I truly long for. She remains neutral. This approach worked really well for me."
Jeanette (35)
“I was often experiencing time pressure, restlessness, and a sense of being rushed. Since having my son two years ago, I no longer know how to relax.
We explored my issue more deeply. With Carolien, I discovered I needed rest, clarity, and validation of my feelings. I learned to focus more on me, self-love, and self-care.
Carolien's very capable to create a comfortable atmosphere. I didn't feel pressured while working with her. Her coaching was incredibly helpful!”
Sven
"I got to know Carolien as a coach with strong people skills. She helps you take purposeful steps and achieve your personal and professional goals.
By tailoring the coaching to your needs, she ensures great results. She is pleasant to work with and highly professional."