It's Complicated

Sidra Gifford

(she/her)

Counsellor & Coach

Available for new clients

I specialise in:

At a glance
Eindhoven, NetherlandsAvailable online only

About me

In addition to my masters degree in social work, I earned a masters degree in public health (specifically mental health) so I have been involved in a variety of projects related to mental health research, education and training, program development, and evaluation for the better part of 30 years.

In 2024, I moved to Europe and am authentically embracing my counseling and coaching skills. My mission is to walk alongside internationals as they navigate the emotional weight of building a life in a new place. I offer a warm, grounded space to grieve what you’ve left behind, stay true to yourself while adapting to new cultures, and tend to the uncertainty that can come with your future, your role, and your relationships. I do this both in direct work with individuals and by partnering with the companies that welcome them, so together we can support a sense of wellbeing, comfort, and possibility.

I am serious about offering an affirming practice. That means I work to empower a client with respect to their gender identity, sexuality, relationship orientation, neurodiversity, body size / shape / ability, cultural, and any other differences, rather than trying to “repair” or minimize such differences. Clients describe me as insightful, empathetic, compassionate, genuine, funny, easy-going, and nonjudgmental.

I speak:

English

Location:

Eindhoven, Netherlands

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.
Holistic approachRecommended for those who want to address their mental health through a balanced focus on mind, body, and spirit.
Positive psychotherapyRecommended for those who want to focus on building strengths, increasing happiness, and enhancing their overall well-being, rather than just focusing on problems.

I use my education, training, and life experience to help you navigate your thoughts and emotions and to obtain a sense of clarity and peace. I specialize in helping move you to a place of acceptance and a life consistent with your values. In addition, I help people understand patterns that have gotten in the way of developing and maintaining healthy relationships, and take the necessary steps to turn their perfect vision of a relationship into reality.

Services

Intro Call

Free 15 min Online

Individual Session

€35 20 min Online

Individual Session

€125 50 min Online

Individual Session

Sliding scale
€75 50 min Online

Couples Session

€225 1 hr 20 min Online

Group Session

€80 1 hr 20 min Online

Insurances

Private Pay
At a glance
Eindhoven, NetherlandsAvailable online only

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