Hilde Smit

My vision

We all stumble in life and sometimes get caught in unpleasant patterns. We also have the resilience and ability to learn to cope with these challenges, and I love that. I enjoy supporting people in their personal development: I see it as an adventure in which you expand your insights (cognitive, emotional, and physical), consciously choose your direction, and gain new experiences. Even a small change can make a huge difference – that’s why I like to keep things simple.

My experience

After studying psychology and a foray into academia, I developed into a trainer, teacher, and coach. In 2017, I started working in mental healthcare as a coach and psychologist. I gained extensive experience working specifically with people with ADHD and/or autism.

Over the years, I came to believe that many struggles people experience relate to how they connect with others, or more broadly: the world around them. That’s why I specialized as a system therapist. Since then, I have practiced relationship and family therapy, in addition to individual treatments.

My approach

From my open and curious approach to life, I’ve consistently found that everyone’s experiences and behavior, however awkward or destructive they may seem, are perfectly understandable in their context. We begin therapy by jointly exploring how we can understand your behavior and how we can change its direction. Depending on what suits you and what’s needed, we’ll delve deeper or keep things more practical.

I am a dedicated, patient, and warm therapist who also offers the necessary support and tells it like it is. I am enthusiastic, down-to-earth, and engaging, and my sessions are often filled with laughter.

I frequently work with Emotionally Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Family Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

English-speaking clients are also welcome.