About Shane
Helping people is a passion of mine which started during my teenage years volunteering as a counselor and as a facilitator at a youth group. My specialization at the time was with the LGBTQI+ community of which I am a proud member. I immigrated to the Netherlands from New Zealand with my dog, Shyla, in 2017 to complete my masters in Clinical Psychology at Utrecht University. With my past experiences I decided to specialize in (complex)trauma and gender dysphoria. I am welcoming to people from any religion, ethnicity, age, ability, sexuality and gender. The main thing I ask of you when you book an appointment with me is that you come with the willingness to work towards a bright future.
Next to my work as a psychologist I also have several hobbies. I am an avid opera singer and have previously done exams and competitions, now I just sing for pleasure and community. Yoga is another one of my favourite pastimes. Where I can I like to volunteer - this includes at the restaurant A Beautiful Mess where I saw and still am on call for any refugees that feel they need to talk; since 2020 I have also been taking in foster kittens and dogs for the organisation ResQstrays; I'm currently in the process of registering with Meelijfgezin to also start part time fostering with a young child.
Education
October 2019 – August 2021
PsyNed-Select Program
Amsterdam
September 2017 – April 2019
Master in Clinical Psychology
Universiteit Utrecht
March 2014 – January 2017
Bachelor of Arts
The University of Auckland
Additional Courses
Universiteit Utrecht: Psychodiagnostics: Theory and Skills Training August 2017
Health Education Research: Foundational Course in Cultural Competency, Mauriora
May 2017
BECK Institute: Essentials of CBT October 2018
BECK Institute: CBT for Depression May 2019
CCD: Burnout: Diagnostiek en Behandeling
November 2019
Artedite Healing: Reiki I en II
September & December 2019
Take Off Support: EMDR Curses
January 2020
Basiscursus Diagnostiek en Behandeling van ADHD bij volwassenen
April 2021
Avondcurss Zijnsorientatie 1 & 2
May 2021 & November 2021
Take Off Support: Hypnotherapie + Additional Master Courses
September 2021 & September 2022
Systemische Therapie
September 2023 - March 2025
What can you expect?
Realistic goals
During our first appointment I mainly want to get to know you and know what you are up to. You can just tell your story and I make sure it comes in the right category on paper - from home to leisure. I am curious if you have seen a therapist before, and what was helpful or unhelpful in that therapeutic relationship. Together, we set realistic goals and work together based on respect, trust, openness, understanding, perseverance and cooperation.
Your own expert
I strongly believe that everyone is their own expert and you are coming to me to explore where you can make changes or better understand yourself. I don't tell you what you need, you will know that yourself. What I can do is provide various tools from different styles of therapy to assist in self-discovery.
A place to charge
My practice is a place where you can recharge. A place where you feel good and are free to talk about what's going on, with a cup of tea that is always ready for you. I noticed that psychologists often work in a sterile environment. That does not suit me; I believe you will be able to work towards a brighter future in a comfortable environment.