Ik ben Neurodivergente 

I bring to the therapeutic relationship my own neurodivergent experiences as someone with a diagnosis of Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Dyscalculia. In more recent years, I have been exploring a (self) diagnosis of ADHD. In late 2025, both my therapist and supervisor have been gently exploring an Autistic profile with me. Initially, this was a surprise to me, but also in many ways it is not. This exploration is an ongoing journey that I take the time for.

I struggled at school. I was considered low-intelligence. I was undiagnosed and had minimal support. I managed to get just enough secondary school grades to go to college. At the end of college, I applied to a university to study Theatre. I did not earn the passing grades required for acceptance. I like to believe a guardian angel was looking out for me. The university’s application system made a clerical error that led to my acceptance. It was at the university that I was diagnosed. With a reading age of an 11-year-old at 18. Highly intelligent in many areas. I was fortunate to receive the right learning support, and I started thriving at the university, an environment where I was understood. It took years of perseverance and setbacks to reach where I am in my career now. 

Tijdens mijn reis in counseling en therapie heb ik geleerd mezelf en mijn unieke manieren te waarderen. Ik geloof oprecht dat mijn neurodivergente denkvaardigheden juist bijdragen aan de compassievolle en empathische therapeut die ik ben. Ik hecht ook waarde aan zelfonthulling. Wanneer het helpt, deel ik met mijn cliënten verhalen over mijn neurodivergente ervaringen. Zoals velen ervaar ik dagelijkse obstakels. Het kostte me (bijvoorbeeld) veel uren om deze website te maken :-).

Bekijk deze film. to hear me talk more about my Neurodivergent story. In this beautiful encounter, I explore the stages of a shared later diagnosis with Leen. I was privileged to be invited to join this wonderful project from Laudace, Flip the Neuro-tive. Flip the Neuro-tive is a series of conversations and interviews with Neurodivergent adults. Sharing our stories increases awareness, acceptance, and a sense of common humanity.