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Therapist in Amsterdam, kind, warm, inclusive, and no judgment. CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy) for intrusive thoughts, anxiety, depression, burnout, expat integration, challenges, French English

Welcome

I'm Megan, and I support women in Amsterdam, Paris and online, navigating life's challenges, by breaking old patterns and finding the confidence and self-compassion to do things differently.

Maybe you're caught in cycles of anxiety and overthinking, struggling with your self-worth, navigating a difficult relationship or trying to find your feet after a major life change. Maybe you're too hard on yourself, feel responsible for everyone else, or look at your life and wonder why you don't feel as happy as you thought you would.

Through 1:1 sessions combining therapy and coaching, I help women break free from patterns that keep them feeling stuck, build unshakeable self-trust, and create healthier relationships with themselves and others.

Together, we work towards a life where you feel more confident in who you are, empowered to make your own choices, and free to become the woman you want to be.

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How I can support you

There are many reasons you might seek support. Perhaps you're struggling with your mental health,, feeling overwhelmed or repeating patterns you don't know how to change. Or maybe you're ready to build your confidence, explore new possibilities and create a life that feels more fulfilling.

Whether you need support with what you're going through or want to focus on where you're heading, there are two different ways we can work together.

1:1 Therapy sessions

Anxiety, Overthinking & Intrusive Thoughts

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You might find it difficult to switch off your mind, tolerate uncertainty or stop replaying conversations and questioning your decisions. Perhaps unwanted thoughts leave you feeling frightened or stuck in cycles of analysing, checking or seeking reassurance.

These sessions offer you a space to explore these experiences, understand the patterns that may be maintaining your distress and develop more helpful ways of responding to difficult thoughts and feelings, within a safe and non-judgmental setting.

Self-Worth & Emotional Wellbeing

Perhaps you're hard on yourself, struggle with feelings of guilt or inadequacy, or find that your mood has changed in ways you don't fully understand. You might feel disconnected from the things you once enjoyed or wonder why everyday life feels so difficult.

Together, we can explore what you're experiencing, the expectations you place on yourself and the experiences that may be shaping how you feel. We'll work towards a more compassionate relationship with yourself and a clearer understanding of what you need.
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Relationships & Attachment

You might find yourself putting other people's needs first, struggling to set boundaries or feeling anxious about rejection and abandonment. Perhaps you repeatedly find yourself in familiar relationship dynamics, even when you know they aren't making you happy.

These sessions can help you explore these patterns, understand how earlier relationships may influence the present and find new ways to relate to yourself in a much kinder, self-compassionate way, which in turn will help how you relate to others too.

Expat transitions

Moving to another country can affect much more than where you live. You may be adjusting to a new culture, relationships, career or way of life while being away from the people and routines that once grounded you. You might feel really lonely, unsettled or unsure where you belong, or find yourself questioning aspects of your identity as your life changes.
 
These sessions can help you process these experiences and find a sense of stability and belonging in your new environment, all while observing which patterns or other behaviours or thoughts might be showing up and increasing your struggles throughout.

Life Transitions

Maybe you've reached a point where you simply can't keep going as you were. You might feel exhausted, have lost your sense of direction or be trying to make sense of a breakup, bereavement, major life change or move abroad.

These experiences can affect your identity, relationships and sense of belonging. 1:1 sessions offer space to process what has changed, make sense of what you're feeling and explore what moving forward might look like, within a calm, non-judgmental setting and at the pace that feels right for you.

If you’re facing a challenge that isn’t listed here, you are welcome to contact me to discuss whether counselling could help.


1:1 Coaching sessions

Become the woman you want to be.

You know there's more to life than second-guessing yourself, putting everyone else first or feeling like you're constantly trying to get everything right.

One-to-one empowerment coaching is a space to understand the patterns holding you back, reconnect with what matters to you and start making choices with greater confidence and intention.

Drawing on psychological insight and practical tools, we'll work together to strengthen your self-trust, navigate relationships and boundaries, explore your personal or professional ambitions, and create more room for joy, freedom and fulfilment.

This isn't about becoming a better version of yourself for everyone else. It's about building a life that feels right for you.

Ready to explore what's possible?

01. Confidence & Self-Trust

Stop second-guessing yourself, seek less external validation and feel more secure in your decisions, needs and identity.

02. Relationships & Boundaries

Break free from people-pleasing, communicate your needs and build relationships without losing yourself in the process.

03. Career & Ambition

Challenge perfectionism, own your strengths and pursue professional goals in a way that feels aligned with your values — not just other people's expectations.

04. Identity, Joy & Fulfilment

Reconnect with who you are beyond your roles and responsibilities. Make space for play, spontaneity and a life that feels genuinely yours.

Ready to make more room for yourself?

Let's explore what’s possible when you start trusting yourself, owning your choices and building a life that feels like yours.

Therapist in Amsterdam, kind, warm, inclusive, and no judgment. CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy) for intrusive thoughts, anxiety, depression, burnout, expat integration, challenges, French English

About me

I'm Megan, a psychological counsellor & therapist specialising in women’s mental health, and an empowerment coach for women who want to feel stronger in themselves.

With a first-class honours degree in Psychology and Counselling, alongside further academic training in approaches such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), my work combines psychological understanding with practical tools to support meaningful change.

My approach brings together top-down and bottom-up ways of working: exploring our thoughts, beliefs and behaviours alongside our emotions, bodily experiences and nervous system. I'm interested in understanding the whole person — not just what you are struggling with, but what you are feeling, what has shaped you and what you need to feel better.

Perhaps you're exhausted from overthinking, struggling to feel good enough, finding it difficult to manage your emotions or repeating the same dynamics in your relationships. Maybe you're navigating a major life change, feeling disconnected from yourself or trying to find your place in a country that doesn't quite feel like home yet. Whatever brings you here, you deserve support that takes your experiences seriously and helps you understand what you're going through.

Having lived in four countries myself, I understand how living abroad can bring freedom and opportunity alongside loneliness, uncertainty and a shifting sense of identity. When so much around you changes, it can be difficult to know where you belong or how to feel grounded in yourself.

Our work is a space where you don't have to hold everything together. A place to feel heard without judgement, make sense of what's happening beneath the surface and develop a kinder, more secure relationship with yourself. Together, we can work towards easing the weight you're carrying, helping you feel more emotionally grounded and giving you practical ways to navigate life's challenges - so you can feel more like yourself again.

Schedule your first appointment

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Whether you know what you're looking for or are still figuring it out, you're welcome to reach out. You can email me or use the contact form below to start a conversation.