Hollie Sparrowhawk
(she/her)
Psychologist
Available for new clients
Psychologist specialised in working with international adolescents and adults.
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About me
After over 2 years working in two large international clinics in the Hague and Amsterdam, I am now working with clients independently in a beautiful office and community: Stories in Amsterdam.
As an international myself, I am can understand the challenge associated with experiencing a new city, country and culture. Originally from the UK, I have gained experience working with international children and teenagers in various contexts. I love working creatively with young people and parents, using art, music or movement in treatment. Connecting with clients and finding ways to incorporate their interests into sessions is incredibly important in my role.
As well as working in a traditional 1-1 therapy environment, I also work in a specialised daycare setting as an educator for children with Autism. In this setting, my work is focused on the principles of DIR/Floortime, which guides my efforts in supporting the cognitive and social-emotional development of children with Autism. I also work collaboratively with other specialists, such as speech, movement and sensory integration experts.
If you are curious about what I can offer for you or your family, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
I speak:
English
Location:
1018 GD Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Approach
Treatment Approaches
ACT: Acceptance and Commitment TherapyRecommended for those who want to stop fighting negative thoughts and learn how to live with more acceptance and focus on what really matters in life.
CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapyRecommended for those looking for practical support and accountability to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
DBT: Dialectical Behavior Therapy Recommended for those who want to learn skills to manage intense emotions and improve their relationships, especially if they feel easily overwhelmed.
In individual sessions, I work eclectically with various approaches to suit the individual client and their question for help. I love to use the client’s interests in therapy and often combine creative activities in sessions. I mostly use CBT, ACT and DBT approaches but also combine MBT, family systems therapy, schema therapy and motivational interviewing techniques.
The mission of The Sparrowhawk Practice is to extend a compassionate hand to internationals living in the Netherlands. I aim to create a warm, accepting, and open space to explore a young person's or family’s perspective and support their development. It is important for me to work with what is most helpful for the young person and/or family, to facilitate your aspirations for how you wish to live your lives.
Experience
Psychologist and Founder, The Sparrowhawk Practice, Amsterdam
January 2025 - Present
Psychologist, International Clinical Behaviour Services (ICBS), Den Haag
September 2024 – Present
Psychologist, Kühler & Partners International Mental Health, Den Haag & Amsterdam
October 2023 – January 2025
Assistant Psychologist, Kühler & Partners International Mental Health, Den Haag & Amsterdam
February 2023 – September 2023
August 2022 - Present
Educator, Ark Stichting, Amsterdam
Education
MSc Child and Adolescent Psychology, Leiden University. GPA 8.5. Cum laude.
Courses: Advanced Psychodiagnostics, Behavior Training in Children & Adolescents, Giftedness and Talent Development, Solution-Focussed Therapy and CBT.
Master thesis: Parental Counselling and Anxiety in Young Children: A Review. Grade: 9.5
BSc Psychology, specialised in Clinical Developmental Psychology, Universiteit van Amsterdam. GPA 7.81.
Propaedeutic thesis: The Effectiveness of Treatments Targeting Joint Attention in Children with Autism
Bachelor thesis: Collaborative Learning in Maths Garden: Achievement in Same-Gender and Mixed-Gender Groups. Grade: 8.
Clinical Training:
Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families – MBT-A and Introduction to Mentalization Based Treatments with Children, Young People & Families, Clinical Child Psychology
DIR/Floortime Introduction Certification
Playmaker University – Trauma-Informed Play Therapy
CBT: Essentials of CBT, Trauma Focussed CBT & CBT for ADHD – The Association of Psychological Therapies Level 1, 2 & 3
Attachment in Practice – The Association of Psychological Therapies Level 1 & 2
ACT: ACT Essentials – The Association of Psychological Therapies Level 1 & 2
ACT for Adolescents - Russ Harris 6 week course - Psychwire
ACT for Depression and Anxiety - Russ Harris 6 week course - PsychWire
Motivational Interviewing - Psychwire
DBT - Marsha Linehan 6 week course - Psychwire
Schema Therapy - Van Genderen Opleiding - ISST accredited - 40 hours
Cost
Free 15 minute introductory callSliding scale starting at €75
Individual Session
€100 (50 minutes)
Family Session
€100 (50 minutes)
Parental Counselling
€100 (50 minutes)
School Collaboration
€75 (60 minutes)
Psycho diagnostic Assessment
€150 (60 minutes)
Insurances
Private Pay
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Next available: May 16