Marique van Heerden

After seven years of clinical training and working across private practice, corporate settings, and schools, I’ve seen how much changes when we stop focusing only on “coping” and start understanding the experiences and stories that shaped us. As someone who has lived in several countries and now calls the Netherlands home, I understand the feeling of being uprooted , the loneliness, the loss of a familiar version of yourself, the confusion of not quite belonging anywhere. Many of the women and teen girls I work with feel this too. Their early relationships, life experiences, or painful moments have shaped how they see themselves, how they connect with others, and how they move through the world. My work is warm, relational, and focused on helping you feel more connected to who you truly are. Together, we look at the patterns and stories you’ve been carrying, the ones that once protected you but now hold you back. The goal isn’t to “fix” you, but to help you feel more confident, more steady, and more able to show up in your relationships and your life without abandoning yourself. I have a soft spot for teen girls who feel unsure of themselves, who feel “different,” who question their bodies, friendships, or identity. I’ve been there, and I know how heavy that can feel. Growing up in South Africa, a place where trauma is woven into everyday life has shaped my deep empathy for women who have felt unsafe in their relationships, in their bodies, or even in their own minds. This is why I continue to deepen my training: to support people whose invisible wounds have shaped their identity and relationships in ways they’re still trying to understand. Outside of the therapy room, I live with my tiny family and our adopted cat. Animals and nature are grounding forces in my life. When possible, I spend time around horses, find mountains to breathe in, or swim early in the morning when everything feels quiet.