Merel van Hoogdalem

My approach is holistic. This means that I look beyond your psychological functioning like in traditional western mental healthcare practices. Therefore, it is not neccessary to have or obtain a clinical diagnosis by the standards of the DSM or ICD. In our sessions, I work from from a diagnosis transcending perspective. So even if you did receive an official diagnosis I intend to view you as a human being in all it’s wholeness and complexity: How is your personality structured? What kind of obstacles do you encounter in your daily life, and where do they stem from? But also: what are your talents and gifts that should be shared with the world and what’s stopping you from reaching your potential? We also take the time to figure out what your needs, your values and your dreams for the future look like. Because they will together serve as a compass on our journey.