A quote that has been coming back to me for much of my life. This, because I believe in the fact that a lot is possible as long as the will is there. Indeed, I believe that success means doing our best with what we have and not achieving the goal in itself. The right attitude or outlook is a small aspect that can make a big difference. Success, in my opinion, is trying and not necessarily winning. Because in ´trying´ there are often more lessons and milestones than in the end goal. So in my work, I often try to shine a different light on someone's feelings, thoughts and experiences that makes one learn to look differently and realize that often one has already achieved or can do more than one thought.

My name is Charissa van Egdom and my career once started with a degree in Pedagogy. During this education I specialized mainly in the psychology of human beings. But blindly accepting everything from theory does not suit me. I am a sensitive person and I know that theory can be very helpful, but life cannot be written down in a booklet. My way of working is personal but with the right professionalism. I see the person first and find it important that there is a good connection. Only then I go deeper into the question for help.

Psychiatric issues, youth care, family counseling, welfare work, intellectual disability, trauma counseling ... I have had the opportunity to do it all, and everywhere and in every situation it starts with "hear me/see me. So I still remember most of the people I have ever had the opportunity to help and for whom I have had the opportunity to play an important role. Because my work, I do from my heart and I never do anything 'just like that'.

Over the course of my career, I further specialized in cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma processing. I have obtained several diplomas to deepen my knowledge and expertise in these areas. I use this knowledge and skills daily in my work to help people break their patterns and blockages. Trauma healing has become an important aspect of my work, in which I work with my clients on recovery and personal growth. Combining scientific knowledge with an empathetic and personal approach makes my approach unique and effective.

Beyond this professional side, I have been on the side of the help-seeker myself. My life has not been over gentle hills either, but looking back there have been some deep valleys, especially precipices, and some mountains, craggy cliffs that I have had to climb barehanded and without a fuse. I have seen different forms of assistance up close, but most of all my inner struggle. So I know better than anyone how difficult it can sometimes be to turn the switch, find hope again and keep going. But that is also why I know better than anyone else that there is such a possibility! And I hope to inspire, support and guide you with the right combination of empathy and professionalism.