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Creative coaching studio · Leiden
Coaching with a creative twist
Welcome! I'm Anje van Gelder, an experienced psychologist. In Leiden, I founded a creative studio where I combine psychology with paint, collage and music.
Psychologist · Clinical Psychology
300+ clients supported
Sessions in English
Who it's for
Whoever you are, you're welcome
New country, new language, new habits. Exciting, but sometimes lonely too. Sessions can be in English, and paint needs no translation.
Services →Tired of all that talking? Let the paint speak. You don't have to be Rembrandt (although he lived just around the corner) to picture your story.
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About Anje
Experienced psychologist, creative studio
After studying Clinical Psychology, I supported some 300+ clients in mental health care. When I became a mother, I discovered the value of creativity. In my studio, I bring those two worlds together.
As an art therapist and psychologist, I don't stand above you, but beside you. I offer a place where you can be completely yourself. From that safety, there's room to grow and bloom.
300+clients supported in mental health care
4approaches: talking, paint, collage and music
NL / ENsessions in Dutch and English
Art therapy
When to choose art therapy?
- You feel stuck and talking alone no longer helps
- You feel more than you can put into words
- You'd like to go through life a little lighter
- You want to discover new sides of yourself
How I work
In a way that suits you
Talking
Simply love a good conversation? Not into anything airy-fairy? I got you. With my suitcase full of conversation techniques, I'll take you apart, kindly but firmly.
Paint
Tired of all that talking? Let the paint speak. You don't have to be Rembrandt to picture your story.
Collage
Do you think in pictures? Cut, paste and shuffle until your moodboard says what you can't yet put into words.
Music
Is the feeling somewhere between two chords? Put on your favourite song. Or write one together with me at the piano. Sometimes one song says more than ten sessions.
New · For mothers
Therapeutic painting for mothers
Becoming a mother is a huge life change. Abstract painting can help you give your experiences as a mother a place, quite literally: on the canvas. Even if your children are a bit older, you're very welcome.
“Owning your story is the bravest thing you’ll ever do.”Brené Brown
Book an intro session
Want to know more? Send a message or book a free 30-minute intro session right away, face to face or by video.