My mission
Is helping you to break free from your own stories
&
activate your Inner Power!
My mission
Is helping you to break free from your own stories
&
activate your Inner power!
ABOUT ME
My name is Mieke, a licensed integrative therapist specialised in helping others to break the cycle of toxic narratives, harmful mental programming & self-abuse.
With over a decade of international practice in working with people in the mental health field, I’ve learned to synergize a holistic approach that is directed to include the mind/body/heart and soul-connection through psychotherapy, interactive workshops, exclusive transformational retreats and trainings for other professional helpers.
What makes my approach different, is not only the theoretical knowledge and practical experience, but also MY STORY.
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“Put yourself at the top of your to-do list,
give it water, sun and love,
day after day,
as the relationship with yourself is the most important one to cherish.”
– Mieke
MY STORY
Nowadays, I’m travelling across the globe while powerfully serving clients on the journey to self-acceptance and confidence, either through my teachings, private sessions, group work or my books. However, that wasn’t always the case.
I know how it feels to be alone, ashamed, trapped in the vicious cycle of self-abuse, unsafe and with a perpetual feeling that no matter what I do, it won’t be enough, because I’m not enough.
Experiencing a highly traumatic birth, pre-early departure of my mother, estranged father and growing up in an extremely mental society, has left me playing small, taking on too many responsibilities, experiencing attachment trauma & burn out as a result.
This was a decade ago, but sometimes still feels like yesterday.
And this is my WHY.
Being the support I never had.
Becoming the role model I never saw.
My path was paved and forged by myself, but my dream is to help others to experience that they don’t have to go through turmoil alone.
What changed my life isn’t one thing, but what prompted the change was a personal crisis in the face of burn-out, which resulted in a sabbatical. This is when I understood that I cannot run away from my problems, life nor myself, and that I shouldn’t, to begin with. I needed this distance to find myself back again.
Upon realizing that, magic occurred. Stepping out of the role of the victim which life is happening to, and stepping into the role of a creator, which is my birthright, I found the courage to take responsibility for myself and began to dream again.
As I went through the process, synchronisation started unfolding and I started living a life I didn’t imagine was possible.
From then, I decided to devote myself fully to my passion: helping people to follow their inner truth and harness their inner power.
My approach consists of different modalities, but is always rooted in exploration of our inner universe, with our hearts fully opened and our bodies completely safe.
Would you like to embark on a journey of self-discovery with me?
My approach
Be it in individual or group setting, I customize my services to meet your needs.
Firstly, I create a safe space for you to feel at ease. I support you with several practical and effective tools that bring you results in the direction of the goals you have set for your process.
See me as a loving and direct partner, who will actively listen, give feedback and gently guide you to your inner wisdom, to unlock and activate your potential to thrive in your personal life project.
What can I offer?
I am specialized in working with people who don’t fit into the box (anymore), people who seek for more in life or those with an alternative lifestyle.
Sounds familiar?
I support you to manage the challenges you encounter, through facilitating the way to your inner wisdom,
the key to your inner & outer freedom. This allows you to cultivate inner peace and enjoy life fully.
Do you want to learn what I do?
I am also driven to inspire and train anyone to do the same. I teach you creative simple and effective tools.
I support you in integrating these new methodologies into your set of skills, so you are ready to organize and facilitate your own unique workshops & retreats.
My Background
Credentials
At my early 20s and 30s, you could find me studying all the time. I have completed a Masters Degree of Social & Cultural Sciences (Culturele & Sociale Agogiek, Vrije Universiteit Brussels, Belgium), a 4-year Integrative Psychotherapy study (Interactionele Vormgeving, Educatieve Academie, Antwerp, Belgium). Afterwards I specialized in Psychodrama (Centrum voor Psychodrama & Psychotherapie, Belgium), Dance & Movement Therapy (Balans VSPW, Gent, Belgium), Creative Art methodologies (Interactie Academie, Antwerp, Belgium), Family Constellations (Educatieve Academie, Antwerp, Belgium) Ritual Trance Dance (Trance Dance International, Portugal) & Laughter Yoga (Lach Academie, Belgium), Couples Counseling (WTCI, England), Multipassionate Coaching (Multipassionate Coaching Academy, Belgium).
I am a licensed psychotherapist, associated with the V.V.T.I.V. (the Dutch Federation of Integrative Psychotherapists). V.V.T.I.V. is member of the E.A.P. (European Association of Psychotherapists) and the B.V.P. (Belgian Association of Psychotherapists).
To guarantee quality for the clients I work with, and continue developing myself as a psychotherapist, I take individual supervising sessions with a certified supervisor.
Work experience
I have worked mainly in the social, educational & cultural sector, with several target groups from all ages (pregnant & delinquent teenagers, young adults with cancer, adults in mental health, homeless elderly) through different cultures (Belgium, Greece, Australia & Latin-America), in several languages (Dutch, French, English & Spanish), in different roles (social assistant, psychotherapist, teacher, trainer, volunteer, coordinator, entrepreneur).
These are the companies I have worked for: CBE Halle, GLTT-CVO Halle, CAW Mozaiek Brussels, Centrum voor Levens & Gezinsvragen Brussels, Minor Ndako Brussels, Kom Op Tegen Kanker Brussels, De Bleekweide VZW Gent, several Private Psychotherapy Practices in Belgium, EDRA Greece, Citizenne Brussels, Missing You Leuven, and many more as a volunteer or external consultant.
Extra-curriculum activities
Throughout my life, you can often find me participating in smaller trainings, workshops, retreats or volunteering projects related to creativity and self-development. Since 2016 I am slow-traveling following my intuition and explore what comes my way. I love to get inspired and learn new things, now for instance I am exploring the tango-world.
Something personal
I am half-Belgian & half-Italian. As a child I decided to be a vegetarian. I have a sweet tooth: chocolate, ice-cream & coconuts is my perfect combination. I love the tropics and intuitive dancing on different styles of music. Indigenous cultures fascinate me. I am keen on colors, textures, smells and gems. People say I am stubborn, but I don’t agree. I just know what I want! 😉
Do you want to discover more if I am a good match for you?
Testimonials
1-on-1
“I am so grateful that Mieke was there for me in times where I was going through a lot of emotional turmoil.
There is something very valuable in the way Mieke listens. I feel that she is really able to hold space for me. When I talk to her, I feel like I get syntonized again. Afterwards I feel clarity.”
Creative Facilitator Training
“What I appreciate most about the training is the loving and safe space Mieke is creating. It feels wonderful to open up in the role of the client and making first steps in the role of the therapist which are both parts of the training.
The effectiveness of her art therapy methods is impressive.
Mieke is giving clear instructions on how an art therapist works while allowing an individual way to work as a facilitator.
A whole new world opened up for me personally and professionally.
Thank you, beautiful Mieke!
Communication workshop
“This workshop of Non Violent Communication was perfect timing for me as I was dealing with a triggering situation that had just happened. Mieke explained the theory and we all got to practice the steps. She guided me perfectly through my triggers and helped me form clear communication around my emotions, needs and requests. Since then the technique has come in very handy.
Thanks Mieke, super grateful!”
New ‘YOU’ Retreat
“You are a divine channel for renewal, healing, and light. Your inner quality of tranquility & playfulness is an infinite blessing to us all. I will continue to hear your lovely voice as a guide, echoing in my being. Love,”
