Jeltje Rijks: Understanding your unique journey
Choosing a therapist who truly understands your background is crucial. I believe that feeling heard and respected is the foundation of effective therapy. I am here to support you, your spouce and your family in Haarlem, Netherlands.
I perform my job with a warm heart, a grounded body and a sensitive mind.
My services at a glance
I offer a range of specialized services tailored to your individual needs, delivered with cultural sensitivity and an understanding of your unique situation. My approach focuses on providing effective and practical solutions for your family, relationship or individual situation, including relationship counseling, family therapy, and guidance for children, parents, and grandparents.
Family therapy
Navigate family dynamics and strengthen bonds, especially helpful for families adjusting to life in a new country or dealing with bi-cultural upbringing. I use proven effective methods like Attachment Based Family Therapy (EFFT).
Relationship therapy
Enhance communication and understanding in your relationship, addressing specific challenges that bi-cultural couples may encounter. I use proven effective methods like Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT).
Parental guidance
Gain support and strategies for effective parenting, particularly valuable for parents raising children across different cultural backgrounds.
I use methods such as non-violent resistance, solution-focused parenting en parenting inspired by Stephen Covey's 'Seven habits of a healthy family'.
Empathetic guidance for families and couples
Being an expat often means being away from your loved ones in your native country to stay with your loved one(s) in the Netherlands. As the daughter of a mother with Finnish roots and having experienced a bi-cultural marriage myself, I think I can understand some of the unique challenges that bi-cultural families, couples, and non-Dutch residents face. Secure online therapy is also available if needed, offering flexibility and convenience.
A safe space for growth
It is very important that everyone who visits my treatment room feels secure and respected in their unique qualities, cultural wealth, and challenges. My treatment room in the centre of Haarlem offers a supportive environment where you can freely express yourself and work towards positive change with understanding and acceptance.
