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Elaine is empathic

Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed,

perhaps facing a challenging dilemma?

I work with empathy, compassion, and integrity, with each unique individual, helping you identify internalised emotions, and process your thoughts and feelings. As we work together you will connect to your core self in an authentic way, empowering clarity and growth. 

 

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"I wish I had done this years ago. It has had a huge and positive impact on my working life and I am profoundly grateful that I was able to work with someone with such incisive expertise." 

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Counselling & Psychotherapy

Life can sometimes lead to emotional difficulties or feelings of stress, which affect our day to day life, relationships or work. We may experience anxiety, low self-esteem, confusion, depression, addiction, suicidal thoughts or self-harm. 

In the safe confidential space the therapeutic process is determined by you. You set goals to work towards and through the therapeutic relationship I facilitate your journey using creative resources and integrated theories to best meet your personal needs. This can sometimes feel challenging, but it can also be inspiring and creative, exploring internalised memories, previously hidden fears and concerns.​

Therapy

"Trauma is not what happens to you; trauma is what happens inside you as a result of  what happens to you"

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My approach

I bring 2500+ hours of experience working with clients facing challenges of low self-esteem, anxiety, trauma, self-harm, identity issues, anger and loss. My passion lies in hearing and seeing you and understanding your unique story. Through creative approaches and the secure therapeutic relationship, you can identify and process previously internalised experiences, and their associated body sensations, thoughts, and feelings. As you employ self-soothing strategies and be empowered to connect with your core self and values, and grow in self-understanding.

I conduct face-to-face therapy sessions in Amsterdam, catering specifically to expat adults and teenagers. Additionally, I provide online therapy for clients across Europe, giving greater flexibility in appointments.

As an integrative therapist, I draw on a range of approaches, including the therapeutic alliance, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Gestalt therapy, Transactional Analysis (TA), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), somatic therapy, along with creative approaches. I am a registered member of both the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the Nederlandse Federation Gezondheid (NFG), and I adhere to the highest professional standards.

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My approach
Trauma
Elaine Macha is BACP registered since 2020

© 2023 by Elaine Macha

Registered with NFG, NL.

Registrations

KVK number: 90065166

BACP registered member: 388149

Insurance: Balens Europe B. V. (Review 18/12/25)

NFG registered number: 9830  

Wkkgz - Youth Care and Health Care registered

Review - https://forms.gle/1qgEU1NtHSsXkabo8

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