Counseling and coaching in English in central Groningen, for individuals, couples, groups and adult families.
No GP referral required. Always in person, on the Boterdiep.

What I can help with

Major changes, loss, stress, or burnout. Relationship challenges. Professional life or career dilemmas. Family transformations. A problem you cannot quite name yet.

Stress & burnout

Facing the demand to keep functioning when it is at odds with how you feel.

Relationships & couples

Navigating communication issues, distance, lack of connection, or rebuiding / strengthening a bond.

Life Transitions

Traversing career moves, relocation, quandries around training / education and the questions that come with major change.

Identity & meaning

Exploring what you want, based on what you value, who you are, and the direction that fits your vision.

Work pressure

Addressing life impacts that come with high-responsibility roles in medicine, law, academia, and buisness.

Family growth & tension

Adapting to change, loss, maturation, parenting, new roles, and changing needs.

Services

Individual Therapy

Receive one-on-one help with personal problems, stress / burnout, and a broad spectrum of work-life issues.

Couples Counseling

Improve your communication, address conflicts, and strengthen your relationship over the short and long run.

Group Work

Research has proven that group therapy is highly effective in addressing difficult dynamics and relational issues.

Professional Coaching

Space and time to explore current dilemmas, stresses, hopes, and ways forward.

Why People Work with Me

Most people who come to me have never sought therapy, counseling, or coaching before or have had less than optimal past experiences with helping professionals. They want to know two things: will she understand my situation, and will this actually help? More likley than not, the answer to both questions will be "Yes." I trained in Clinical Counseling Psychology at the University of Hawai'i and have been in practice for over ten years, successfully helping individuals, couples, groups and families from 28 countries, twice as many backgrounds, and ranging in age from 18 to 81. Before that I earned a graduate degree in Comparative Literature and taught for several years at the university level, which is where my interest in human behavior, relationship dynamics, and existential concerns took root. I also know what it is to build a life somewhere you are not from. After decades of learning, teaching, and supporting people all over the world, I have chosen the Netherlands as my home. To learn more about me, click below.

How it works

Starting counseling is straightforward and transparent. Here is what you can expect as we begin working together toward clarity, connection, and wellbeing.

1. First contact

Reach out directly with no GP referral needed. Call or send a message to share your interest, questions, and availability.

2. Initial session

We conduct our first session, during which we begin to discuss current challenges, background, and personal goals.

3. Collaborative work

Through regular focused sessions, we work together to build trust and address the issues you have come to work on.

4. Growth & progress

Review your progress periodically to ensure our work continues to support your autonomy, values, growth, and fulfillment.

FAQs

How long do sessions last?

Individual therapy sessions last 45 - 50 minutes after the initial 60-minute intake. Couples sessions last 60 minutes after the initial 90-minute intake. Group sessions usually last 90 minutes but may vary in length, depending on the group's size, design and purpose. Family sessions vary in length, depending on how many members are present, how much time the gathered members have, and what is to be accomplished. Coaching sessions can be individually designed, running from 60 minutes to three hours.

Do you accept insurance?

We do not accept insurance. Luckily, because you do not need a GP (huisarts) referral, you can see a therapist more quickly and collaborate freely regarding the type of therapy or coaching work you want to engage in, without worrying about the session restraints and waitlists imposed by insurance providers.

Do I need a GP referral?

You do not need a GP (huisarts) referral to access counseling help with us. One of the primary reasons expats and internationals do not access support services in the Netherlands is that the referral process and wait times are daunting. We believe that when you reach out for support, the response time should be very short. At Kaliko Counseling, you can be seen more quickly and consistently and plan your course of counseling or coaching on your own terms.

Where is Kaliko Counseling located?

Kaliko Counseling is located in the Boterdiep area of Groningen. It can be reached by bus, bicycle, car, or on foot. The office is five minutes on foot from UMCG and a short bike ride from almost everywhere in Groningen. If you are coming by car, the Boterdiep parking garage is only a few doors down from us and offers reasonable hourly rates. 

Are video or phone sessions available?

Generally, video or telephone sessions are not offered. This is because I place a very high value on in-person therapy. There is no substitute for walking away from your work, screens, and daily occupations to join your therapist in a safe, comfortable, and quiet office environment, free of distractions. While tele-therapy has concrete, measurable benefits, I believe the person-to-person encounter between therapist and client is most beneficial when it takes place in a familar, set-aside, shared physical space. If you are physically impaired and cannot come in to the office, please met me know so that we can discuss our options.

What are the benefits of in-person counseling?

In a world where so many interactions take place virtually, working with a therapist in person is an increasingly rare and sought-after opportunity. Putting away screens, seeing eye-to-eye, and coming together in a quiet and safe space help to build connection and trust. This in turn supports personal exploration, honest reflection,  and change. I place a high value on discretion, comfort, and real-time / real-space interaction between myself and my clients.

“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way.”

Viktor Frankl

 

Get in touch

Practice location

Kaliko Counseling
Boterdiep 65-2
9712 LK Groningen
The Netherlands

In-person sessions in central Groningen. No GP referral required.

About US

Kaliko Counseling is a unique therapy practice offering in-person professional counseling in English, to the English-speaking people of Groningen. We focus on offering high quality, collaborative therapy to individual adults of all ages, couples, families and groups.