Elvira Besseling
As a psychologist with a holistic approach, Elvira brings warmth, adventure, and deep empathy to her practice. Her journey has taken her around the world for four years, giving her a unique perspective on human resilience and connection. Alongside her formal training, Elvira’s experience guiding people through Europe’s wild places has taught her valuable lessons about finding peace in challenging environments. She specializes in helping those facing anxiety, depression, burnout, ADHD, autism, relationship challenges, and eating disorders. When not supporting others in their mental well-being journey, Elvira embraces a simple, mindful life through gardening, walks in nature, yoga, home renovations, and music. This balanced approach to living infuses her work with authenticity and practical wisdom.
About Elvira
Educational background
- Master Clinical Psychology, Leiden University
- Bachelor Psychology, Leiden University
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Psychodidact
- Positive Psychology, Hupper
- Couples Therapy ACT, Stresswise Academy
- Purpose Guiding Training Program, Purpose Guides Institute
- Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher Training, Banjaara School India
Preferred therapeutic approach
Working style
Elvira’s main focus is creating safety in your relationship so you feel comfortable to truly open up. Her approach balances a casual, welcoming atmosphere with thoughtful structure. She offers guidance while empowering you to find your own path forward. Elvira regularly provides practical exercises to try between sessions, sets clear goals for your work together, and teaches skills you can use long after your sessions end. Her style is open, transparent, honest, gentle, and when needed, lovingly confrontational.
“Let’s create a safe space where you can be fully you, with everything there is.”
