Expat in the Netherlands
You live and work (temporarily) as an expat in the Netherlands. You have left your home, friends and family.
Simply to challenge yourself, go on a new adventure or to have a better life and future.
But… you’re struggling!
Since you have been an expat in the Netherlands, reality turns out to be different than you expected:
- You feel lonely
- You’re missing a sense of community
- You tend to overthink, feel stressed, anxious, or even depressed
- You set the bar (too) high
- You feel chaotic, out of balance, frustrated, demotivated
- Integrating in Dutch society is not going the way you want to
- Being an expat in the Netherlands, you feel a big need to proof yourself
- You feel misunderstood and like you’re not belonging (in Dutch society)
- You’re missing home and (parts of) your culture
- You feel lost, looking for meaning or purpose in life: what do I want? Where do I belong? What’s the best I can do?
- You’re in a relationship with an expat in the Netherlands and you’re unsatisfied with your new life
Being an expat in the Netherlands isn’t easy
There’s so much more that comes with it. After you’ve left home and experienced excitement, certain downsides may feel all too familiar. The more practical issues, such as: housing shortage, bureaucracy or weather conditions. But maybe even more significant: cultural differences that feel hard to overcome, the Dutch language barrier or not feeling like you can deeply connect with Dutch people or expats. You feel like you’re not belonging.
You’re finding it hard to talk about this: locals don’t understand you, other expats seem to not be struggling and your loved ones back home don’t understand. Actually, nobody seems to really understand you. And that, my friend… feels lonely. You don’t want to go home, but… you’re not happy here either.
I know what it feels like and I’ve helped many internationals dealing with all of the above. So let me tell you: you’re not alone.
I can help you put your thoughts and feelings into order, regain your confidence, inner peace and freedom, completely tailored to your pace and energy.
Let me help you make the most of your journey and create a fulfilling life as an expat in the Netherlands!
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10x 30min session online
€49,95 per half hour
Incl. unlimited Whatsapp
What other expats say
“I struggled with burn-out symptoms. After my 3rd session with Carolien I overcame my problems: I started to find myself again and I was recovering from my health issues. She knows the working culture in the Netherlands better than me and could relate to me from her own experiences, which made me feel safe to open up.”
What other expats say
“After a 6-week online trajectory with Carolien, I’m feeling like my authentic self again. Besides that, I really feel okay about myself when something happens that I cannot control. I no longer self-sabotage, but treat myself with kindness. My stresslevels decreased significantly!”
What other expats say
Javier
After a 6-week online trajectory with Carolien, I’m feeling like my authentic self again. Besides that, I really feel okay about myself when something happens that I cannot control. I no longer self-sabotage, but treat myself with kindness. My stresslevels decreased significantly!”
What other expats say
“The first Dutch person I’ve met that I feel that really is kind, understanding and willing to help me. I just arrived in the Netherlands. This gives me hope”
What other expats say
“I was postponing working on my thesis. Carolien taught me to be kind with myself and taught me to focus on the things that are going well. Carolien was always friendly and encouraging. I felt heard and seen and comfortable sharing my problems and successes with her.”
What other expats say
“It’s nice to know and feel that Carolien really cares about us expats in the Netherlands”
What other expats say
“This was my first ever coaching trajectory. I just moved to a new city and tend to feel socially anxious. Carolien focused on my feelings, which worked very well for me. I’ve become more proactive in social contact: I enrolled into a rugby club, I’m talking more to my family and old friends and made new ones.”
What other expats say
“I’ve seen two Dutch psychologists. This is the best intake I’ve had so far. Carolien really understands.”
What other expats say
“Carolien is doing a very good job as a mental coach. I don’t feel judged, which makes me feel very comfortable. She’s giving me the words I’m looking for to describe my problems and open up”
What other expats say
“It was my first time talking to a professional about my problems, such as social anxiety that I experience in general, which also shows since I arrived in the Netherlands. It’s very nice to know she has so much international experience.”
The results
Me coaching you, being an expat in the Netherlands (and after), will result in:
- Feeling deeply connected with yourself again, regaining your inner peace, balance, structure and confidence while living your life as an expat in the Netherlands
- Deeper connections with the people that are right for YOU
- Overcoming your issues, learning how to make the best decisions, and finding purpose
- Thriving again at work, in your private life and in Dutch society
Your buddy in the Netherlands
Hi! I’m Carolien and I mentally coach expats in the Netherlands.
Spending one long period abroad by myself was once my biggest dream. Yet, since 2017, I have worked, studied and traveled solo for 4+ years in 12 different countries in Europe, Asia, South America and Australia.
Besides this, I have been a certified mental coach since 7+ years.
Connecting with locals of each country I went to and understanding and experiencing cultural differences have always been my main focus. Meanwhile, I’m as cheesy as a Dutch one can be, knowing the Dutch (working) culture like no other.
I’m your buddy, your independent triple threat. Allow me to form a bridge between you, your culture and your new (temporary) life, as an expat in the Netherlands.
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