Hi, I’m Charlie!

I am a coach and counsellor with a background in psychology (BSc from University College Utrecht & MSc from Kings College London). I hold an LVSC, IAC, and NRTO accredited diploma as a coach and counsellor from the Academy of Coaching and Counselling, and have worked with clients from various backgrounds.

I am passionate about helping people make conscious choices that allow them to craft life their way. Especially in times of transition, where there can often be confusion and doubt, I aim to help my clients find clarity and calmth.

How?

By helping you reflect on who you are, what you want, and how this can translate into tangible actions.

Why?

Because I truly believe that by understanding yourself better, and making decisions that are in line with your personal values, goals and needs, you are able to live a much happier, energised and fulfilled life. And who doesn’t want that..?

How do I know?

Because I have experienced it myself.

My Story

After finishing my studies, I was - like many - confronted with pretty big choices. What will I do next? Where will I live? What will my career look like? And what does this all mean for my future? While these questions scared me, I tried to take them one step at a time, and started looking for opportunities. Yet with every step of my search I became more confused about what it is that I truly wanted. There were so many directions I could take, how would I know which one was right? I felt lost and demotivated.

What helped me find my way, was taking a step back and reflecting on who I actually am. What gives me energy, what are my values, and what am I good at?

Reflecting on these questions, helped me understand what it is I find important in life - both on a work and personal level. It helped me understand what my own desires are, void of the internal and external expectations that were clouding my vision.

And what I realised I really want, is to connect with and support others in finding clarity, feeling empowered, and making choices that truly fit them. Since then, I have obtained my coaching diploma, worked with a number of clients from all over the world, and started my own coaching practice.

So here I am, ready to coach and support you on your own journey.

Want to know a little more about me?

Here are some fun facts!

  • Fun Fact #1

    After highschool I had a period in which I wanted to get into musical theater. I even did a prep course for auditions...but I quickly realised that it may be better to keep it as a hobby rather than make it my profession. I haven’t acted or been in a stage performance since.

  • Fun Fact #2

    I love food! Cooking food, watching cooking videos, talking about food, but especially eating food. It just never fails to make me happy and seems to always fit my needs perfectly.

  • Fun Fact #3

    I have lived in 7 countries, and currently live in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. While I loved growing up in so many different places, it was not always easy. Especially after leaving my parents home I struggled with feelings of rootlessness and often found it difficult to know where I was at home.

  • Fun Fact #4

    I once told my boyfriend that beer was one of my hobbies. And I was pretty serious about it…I think I still am. Cheers!

Can you resonate with my story? Do you feel like we could get along?

Let’s have a chat. I look foward to hearing from you.