Welcome
Sometimes it helps to look at what is going on together with someone.
I like working with people on things that truly matter. I am curious about what is going on, even when it is difficult or painful.
I work as a body-oriented therapist, with attention to what happens in the body and in the contact. I work in a calm and involved way. It is important to me that people follow their own path.
Together we look at what you are struggling with and what might change there. We work through conversation and with attention to the body, for example by noticing what you feel in your body or by expressing emotions.
About me
I am Kim van Hees, 48 years old, and I work as a body-oriented therapist in training (Core Energetics).
I am calm and involved. I work gently where possible, and I am honest when needed.
I have been dancing tango for more than twenty years. There I have learned a lot about contact, attunement and trust. In movement, it often becomes visible what is going on, even before there are words.
Before this, I worked for many years in the asylum-seeker field, where I supported people in difficult and uncertain situations. Later I worked as an advisor at the Ministry of Justice and Security. These experiences have given me a solid base: I am grounded, to the point and used to bringing clarity, even in complex situations.
I do this work because it suits me and because I can mean something for people.
How I work
In the first session we take time to hear what is going on in your life and what you are struggling with. We also look at what you hope to achieve and whether it feels right to work together.
In the sessions that follow we work with what you bring. This can be anything: tension, questions, feelings or something you do not yet have words for.
We work through conversation and with attention to the body. For example by noticing what you feel in your body, through movement or by expressing emotions.
Over time it often becomes clearer what is going on inside you and how you can deal with it.
Core Energetics
Core Energetics is a form of body-oriented psychotherapy. The starting point is that body, feelings and thinking are connected.
Experiences in life often leave traces in the body, for example in tension or posture. By paying attention to this, it can become easier to connect with what is going on inside you.
Issues & themes
People may come with different questions or problems, for example:
- stress or tension
- (approaching) burn-out
- difficulty feeling or expressing emotions
- past experiences that continue to affect you
- low mood, anxiety or insecurity
- difficulties in relationships
- the feeling of having lost yourself
- a desire for more direction or depth in life
Practical information
Location
The sessions take place at the Cordium:
De Ruyterstraat 65, 6512 GB Nijmegen
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Duration and costs
A session lasts 60 minutes.
The cost is €35 per session. This is a reduced rate because I am in the final year of my training as a body-oriented therapist.
Introductory meeting
In the introductory meeting we get to know each other and look at what is going on in your life. We take time to understand what you are struggling with. Afterwards we look together whether it is a good basis to continue.
Making an appointment
You can make an appointment via:
Email: kim@kimvanhees.nl
Phone: +31618372099
Or use the contact form on this website
Cancelling
You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the appointment. If you cancel later, the cost of the session will be charged.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Do I need experience with body work?
No. You do not need any experience. We work in a way and at a pace that suits you.
What can I expect during a session?
We work partly through conversation and partly with the body. For example through exercises, movement or expression.
Do I need to prepare for a session?
No preparation is necessary. It can help to briefly reflect on what you would like to bring into the session.
Will therapy be reimbursed by my health insurance?
No, the sessions are not reimbursed by health insurance.
How long does a process take?
This differs per person. After five sessions we evaluate how things are going.
What if I need to cancel?
You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the appointment.
Is everything confidential?
Everything discussed or experienced during the sessions remains confidential.
What is the difference between body-oriented psychotherapy and regular talk therapy?
In talk therapy the focus is mainly on words and thoughts. In body-oriented psychotherapy the body is also used as an entry point.
How do I make an appointment?
You can make an appointment via email, phone or the contact form on this website.
Contact
If you would like to make an appointment or first check whether body-oriented psychotherapy is right for you, feel free to contact me:
Email: kim@kimvanhees.nl
Phone: +31618372099