Psychologist

Ellen van Geffen

Anxiety
Mindfulness
Self-confidence
Stress
Work-life-balance

Ellen is a psychologist with a background in work and organisational psychology. Her perspective on well-being has been shaped by both professional experience and meaningful life events, including becoming a mother and navigating loss. These experiences deepened her awareness of what truly matters and the importance of balance, resilience, and living in alignment with personal values.

With more than ten years of experience, Ellen supports people in finding more clarity and stability in both their personal and professional lives. She works with themes such as stress, self-confidence, work-life balance, and navigating change.

Ellen believes that growth starts with awareness and the willingness to pause and reflect. She helps clients reconnect with what is important to them, so they can move forward with more intention, flexibility, and confidence.

Portrait of Ellen van Geffen, Psychologist

About Ellen

Educational background

  • MSc Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Radboud University

Preferred therapeutic approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Solution-focused Coaching and Counseling
Mindfulness

Working style

Ellen’s working style is characterized by warmth and accessibility, combined with practical tools and a clear sense of direction. She creates a safe and open environment where clients feel comfortable to reflect and explore what is important to them. Her sessions are focused and structured, while remaining flexible to individual needs. She supports clients in developing awareness, translating insights into concrete steps, and building sustainable habits that support long-term well-being. Clients appreciate her calm presence, clarity, and the balance she brings between reflection and action.

“Growth begins with awareness: taking the time to pause, to look inward, to reconnect with what truly matters to you, and to commit to continuing—even when it becomes challenging.Happiness is not the goal; true strength lies in how we relate to discomfort and adversity.Compassion is more powerful than control—growth emerges in spaciousness, not in rigidity.”
Ellen van Geffen
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