What happens when we reach a point in our lives where we neither know how we got there nor know how to move forward?
When we talk about mental health, it is often framed within the most conventional medical perspective, where illness is seen as an external condition that treatment must combat to achieve, at best, a cure. While this approach is highly useful in many cases, it does not consider illness as a natural part of human existence and has certain limitations, as demonstrated by the findings of psychoneuroimmunology and modern medicine.
Many people seeking psychological support are not necessarily dealing with an “illness” but rather facing obstacles or challenges in the natural flow of their personal growth. These individuals may have adopted adaptation strategies or patterns that were essential for surviving an unfavorable situation at some point in their lives. However, over time, these strategies may have led to rigidity or a sense of feeling stuck, preventing them from finding the right response to move forward.
Drawing inspiration from developmental psychology, movement theories, and somatic education, Dr. Ruella Frank developed Developmental Somatic Psychotherapy. This approach serves as a framework for understanding and addressing early psycho-physical blocks as they manifest in the present moments of a therapy session.
In addition to working with movement patterns, I incorporate knowledge from fields such as immunonutrition and epigenetics to facilitate growth that integrates both the mental and physical realms. This approach acknowledges that our mental and physical worlds are relationally intertwined, creating a holistic foundation for personal development.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
I invite you to get to know me and decide if I could be a good companion on the road.
within Reach
About me and how my practice offers mental health care to bring a sense of home to nationals and internationals.
Before we meet
Practical information before you start your therapeutic process so we can establish the boundaries of our relationship.
Here-and-now
The bridge between the different forms of human suffering we face and the therapeutic support to alleviate it.
Our next
Once your need for support has been addressed, you can decide which setting seems most appropriate for you to begin your journey to feeling better.
Psychology within Reach
Vuurvlindersingel, 403
3544 DB Utrecht
Netherlands
Phone +31 30 636 8981 info@psychologywithinreach.com
Mon.-Fri.– 9 am – 7:30 pm
