Psychologiepraktijk Lichter Leven

About Psychologiepraktijk Lichter Leven

Psychologiepraktijk Lichter Leven is a home-based psychology practice in Ten Boer. The practice offers Basis GGZ (Dutch basic mental healthcare), coaching and psychological support for issues including stress, physical symptoms, trauma and life changes.

Treatment and support

The practice offers Basis GGZ treatment and support with personal and relationship issues. It also provides support around the (peri)menopause, earthquake-related issues and single parenthood.

• Basis GGZ (Dutch basic mental healthcare)
• Coaching for single parenthood
• Support with earthquake-related issues
• Support during the (peri)menopause
• Group coaching with people in similar situations
• Personal coaching

Symptoms and techniques

Treatment addresses a range of issues and uses various therapeutic techniques.

• Chronic stress
• Anxiety or depression
• Persistent physical (pain) symptoms
• Symptoms related to the (peri)menopause
• Symptoms following trauma
• Grief counselling
• Stress-related exhaustion or burnout
• Negative self-image
• Assertiveness issues
• Overload related to high sensitivity/high awareness
• Relationship problems
• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CGT)
• ACT
• EMDR
• Solution-focused therapy
• Positive psychology
• Relationship therapy
• Pesso psychotherapy
• Mindfulness

Approach and location

Sessions can take place at the practice or outdoors while walking, for example in the Ten Boersterbos. Online support is also available.

• Sessions at the practice
• Walking sessions
• Online support

About the practice owner

Yvonne Westerhof is a GZ-psycholoog (Dutch healthcare psychologist) and has worked in (rehabilitation) care for over 24 years. She specialises in coping with physical and/or mental setbacks.