I chose to have this attitude towards life. Seeing setbacks as valuable lessons, feeling pain fully and not to fear it. To face my traumas of the past. To face my shadow and to meet it with acceptance and compassion. I used to be a strong people pleaser with no idea at all how to set boundaries, I didn’t even realise/understand what boundaries were at the time! I was anxious in (romantic) relationships. I wasn’t able to communicate about my triggers and needs properly. Again, I was not even aware what my needs were! My process of healing and reclaiming myself has been painful and at times not easy but simultaneously a liberating and empowering journey. What I learned from all of this is how valuable it can be to have someone who supports you through the process and who holds space for you. This is one of the reasons why I find deep purpose in my profession. 

On the other hand, I have always been a person who truly loves life. I love to explore, to connect with others, to cherish the little and the big beautiful moments of life. To be happy has always been a strong value of mine. Therefore, it was probably no coincidence that I ended up studying the science of human happiness as a master’s degree.

Positive Psychology holds so much powerful wisdom of the little and big things we can do to cultivate deep fulfilment in the long run. This is the other reason why I chose my profession: to support others on their journey of living an authentic and fulfilled life. 

Like everyone else in this world, I am still on my journey. I go through periods of deep healing and periods of pure enjoyment. But I feel I can say that I managed to create a life for myself with a deep sense of purpose. A life of  healthy, loving relationships, many moments of joy, and a relationship with myself that is rooted in acceptance, compassion and love.

It would be my honour to support you on your own journey, whatever your desired destination is.