About me

The path of self-discovery, on which I can accompany you, I also know myself.

As a child, I felt deeply—sometimes too deeply. In my teenage years, my inner world became even more complex, and my emotions grew more intense. Over time, my internal tensions manifested as physical symptoms, making me realize that I carried myself everywhere I went. I discovered how deeply connected the body and mind are and how our unconscious influences the way we function.

From a young age, I have been driven by a deep curiosity to understand people and make genuine connections—something that continues to propel me to this day. With extensive experience as a client in various therapies and personal development groups, I have gained a deeper understanding of myself. My life feels fuller, and I continue to be in awe of the complexity of being human every day.

I graduated as an anthropologist from Radboud Universiteit (2011-2015). Afterward, I spent several years training at the former Venwoude Life School in Lage Vuursche, Venwoude Levensschool where working with the body and emotions was a central focus. I then completed the four-year professional training in Integrated Psychotherapy at Bodymind

I like to complement my knowledge and experience in body-oriented work with psychodynamic and psychoanalytic perspectives, as these theories form the foundation of psychotherapy. They offer profound insights into the human psyche and interpersonal dynamics, upon which many psychotherapeutic methods are based, adapted, or expanded. To deepen my expertise, I regularly attend further training, intervision, and supervision sessions.

In 2022, I welcomed my first client into my practice. Through my work and personal experiences, I have learned that integrating body-oriented therapy, the psyche, the unconscious, and the therapeutic relationship can lead to profound and lasting transformation, both within a person and in their relationships. In addition to my private practice, I also work as a mobile support counselor, assisting individuals with complex issues.

Experience of Others

"Two years ago I came into contact with Sandra through acquaintances. At the time, I couldn't even admit that I needed therapy. It was a deeply rooted belief in me, perhaps also because of taboos.

From the first introductory conversation, her approach made me realize how much I needed therapy. I was going through a very difficult emotional period – my relationship with my brother, who was also my boss, had suffered a serious breakdown, while my relationship with my wife had become toxic. Nothing made me happy, my self-confidence had been broken.

Body-oriented therapy with Sandra helped me stop time and find myself in a way that I had never experienced before. She was the person who gave me those 5 minutes of light that I needed to reorient myself in the darkness I was in. She made me believe - and that means a lot to me."
–Arbër
"Via via bij Sandra terecht gekomen nadat ik al een tijdje liep met fysieke en mentale klachten. Vooral het fysieke begon dagelijks op te spelen en uitte zich onder andere in paniek/angst en een drukkend gevoel op de borst omgeving.

Klachten waar je de vinger niet op kunt leggen, of waar mensen zich niet snel een voorstelling bij kunnen maken, was dit bij Sandra gelijk anders.

Ik heb ongeveer een jaar sessies bij Sandra gevolgd en daarmee sta ik nu heel anders in het leven. De klachten zijn zo goed als weg, al blijf ik gevoelig voor sommige situaties. Wanneer dat opspeelt heb ik voldoende tools om het in eigen regie te houden. Ik merkte vooral door lichamelijk bezig te zijn, het mentale vanzelf langzaamaan meegaat. Er ontstaat letterlijk ruimte in je lijf. Ik sluit dan ook niet uit, mocht ik handvaten in het leven nodig hebben, ik Sandra nog eens opzoek."
–Esmee

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