Psychologist

Tessa van der Meiden

Anxiety
Cultural challenges
Navigating change
Parenting
Mood

Tessa creates a space where you can feel fully supported, no matter where you are in the world. Having grown up across several continents—from Romania and Peru to Thailand and China—she understands the unique stress of moving between cultures and entering a new phase of life. Her own history with burnout and personal trauma allows her to work with a gentle, trauma-informed and holistic lens, ensuring you always feel understood and respected.

With years of experience in international schools, Tessa is especially passionate about supporting young people and their parents. She offers expert guidance for families navigating challenging home situations or neurodiversity.

Whether you are struggling with a life transition, feeling overwhelmed, or facing parenting challenges, she helps you find your footing again. Together, you will explore what is out of balance, reconnect with what is important to you, and take steps toward the life you want to live.

Portrait of Tessa van der Meiden, Psychologist

About Tessa

Educational background

  • MSc Clinical Psychology, Utrecht University
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, RINO
  • Solution-Focused Therapy, BRIEF
  • Trauma-Focused CBT, Medical University of South Carolina
  • Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist, PESI

Preferred therapeutic approach

ACT
CBT
Solution-focused Coaching/Counseling

Working style

Tessa creates a welcoming environment where you can feel fully heard and every part of your story is welcome. Her style is gentle and informal, making it easy for you to open up at your own pace. She tailors each session to your unique needs, sometimes exploring your thoughts freely and other times using structured questions. You will play an active role in your progress, as she often shares practical skills, helpful exercises, and insights into how the mind works to help you move forward.

Don’t judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again. – Nelson Mandela
Tessa van der Meiden