Psychologist

Gloria van Vonderen

Cultural challenges
Career
Diversity & inclusion
Work stress
Navigating change

Gloria helps you manage work, life’s changes and find a sense of belonging. She uses her background in work psychology, HR, along with mindfulness to support your well-being. With roots in both the Netherlands and Tanzania, she understands the beauty and challenges of living between cultures. Her own life has been shaped by shifts in her career, becoming a parent, and moving through loss. These experiences help her connect with you on a deeper level. She believes that knowing yourself is a journey that never ends. In your sessions, she helps you handle work stress and cultural challenges. Together, you will find ways to feel more like yourself in every part of your life.

Portrait of Gloria van Vonderen, Psychologist

About Gloria

Educational background

  • MSc Industrial & Organizational Psychology, University of Amsterdam
  • Transcultural Systemic Work, School for Systemic Consciousness
  • Mindfulness (MBSR Training), Amsterdam
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), ACT in Actie
  • Intuitive Coaching, IMC Mensontwikkeling

Preferred therapeutic approach

ACT
Mindfulness
Work and Organisational Psychology

Working style

Gloria describes her style as warm, practical, and engaged. She blends science-backed methods with her own intuition to fit your specific needs. Clients often find her to be calm and curious. You can expect a session that feels like a real conversation, but with a clear focus on your goals. She uses plenty of practical tools and exercises to help you build new skills. She also explains how the mind works so you can understand your patterns better. It’s a supportive space where you take the lead on your growth.

You don’t have to change who you are to belong.
Gloria van Vonderen