For Who?
Accepting your life as it is is also a challenge;
perhaps the greatest one can face.
— Vaslav Nijinsky
At the core is your personal growth
Personal growth is at the heart of what we do — regardless of where you are in life. We help you reconnect with yourself and teach you how to open up for your own development, competencies, and skills.
As human beings, we are always in motion. Our growth starts in childhood and continues throughout our lives. Everyone faces challenges; the way we deal with them and how we develop varies from person to person. Sometimes we may feel unseen or unheard, which can lead to a prolonged struggle, sometimes feeling a sense of loss or difficulty in connecting with others.
It takes courage to look inward and take responsibility for your own life. Some people find their inner strength and path on their own, while others need help — and that’s where we come in.
We believe that difficult moments are trying to tell you something and see them as an opening, offering you a chance to pause, grow, and positively transform your life.
Trusting in your strength and compass
Raja Psychologie believes in the potential and abilities of people, as well as in their future. A large part of our development takes place in our early years. We are asked a lot and have countless possibilities. At the same time, we often have no idea where we want to go or what our goals are. The world is at your feet, which is beautiful, but can also be overwhelming and scary. We can’t tell you what you should or shouldn’t do. We believe that you know that best yourself. With a respectful and open approach, we listen to your story and work with you to explore how you can discover and walk your own path.
You are unique, and so is our guidance.
Our clients come from all kinds of cultural backgrounds, and the same goes for our team. We respect differences and value everyone — regardless of origin, age, gender, religion, or lifestyle choices. This open and inclusive attitude is reflected in how we work and shape our treatment processes.
Change takes time and starts with awareness: how you think, what you feel, and how you behave. Together with you, we look at what’s going on and what you need in order to take steps that fit you. We believe that development is personal, and that each person moves at their own pace.
That’s why we sometimes combine conversations with other forms of therapy, such as coaching, movement therapy, mindfulness, body-oriented therapy, or creative therapy. This way, we can connect as much as possible with who you are and what works for you.
Our team consists of practitioners with different backgrounds and specializations. We often collaborate to view your questions from multiple perspectives, which often leads to surprising and valuable insights.
At the same time, this way of working also requires something from you: an open attitude, a willingness to look at yourself, and curiosity about new ideas and possibilities. Because real change starts with yourself — and we’re happy to walk alongside you on that journey.
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To improve is to change
Working on change and improvement is a process in which we will try to clarify how you think about things, how you feel and how you behave. Knowing yourself means recognizing different parts of your identity, personality and being. In our practice we believe that it can be extremely supportive to gain new experiences and get to know yourself in a different environment. This can sometimes be uncomfortable but it can help you to get more in touch with yourself and your feelings.
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Psychologenpraktijk Raja is gewaardeerd op ZorgkaartNederland. Bekijk alle waarderingen of plaats een waarderingFrequently Asked Questions
Treatment conversations with a psychologist offer you the opportunity to better see what you encounter and to discover how you can best deal with it. Your capacity for self-reflection is strengthened: what is wrong with me and what do I actually need?
There is a lot of variety in how we work together. Sometimes it is necessary, for example, to introduce a lot of structure in the sessions by sticking to fixed themes or exercises, and sometimes it is more appropriate to let go of the structure and the therapy mainly depends on your input. One is not necessarily better than the other. This depends on how you are put together, on the complaints you experience and on what you find important.
At our practice we are happy to help you to work on your goals!