İlkim Sarıçimen

Hi, I am İlkim Sarıçimen Msc., a licensed psychologist based in the Netherlands. As someone who has lived in multiple countries before and is currently living abroad I know the unique mental health challenges being an international brings. So far I had the pleasure of working with humans-in-the being from different walks of life, encompassing different cultures, migration generations, age groups, and sexual orientations.

I strongly believe therapy can support us in navigating through the waves of life by enhancing our psychological resilience. By cultivating resilience we go beyond surviving the challenges, we transcend them.
We learn to surf the waves, accept what we can’t change and change what we can’t accept.

I am trained in multiple schools of therapy such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy and EMDR. I have an person-centered approach to therapy which means that I’ll tailor myself to your goals and needs rather than following a strict protocoled therapy plan.
In addition to my work as a psychologist, I am deeply rooted in the practice of yoga and mindfulness meditation, holding a qualification as a yoga teacher. Over the years, I've delved into yoga philosophy, traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda, drawing rich insights from these disciplines. This multidimensional perspective allows me to offer more holistic and body-oriented exercises during therapy sessions. Whether it's incorporating breathwork, mindfulness techniques, or somatic practices, I aim to provide a comprehensive framework for healing and self-discovery.

Both online or face-to-face therapy are provided. My office is located centrally in the Hague in Parkstraat.

I offer therapy sessions in English, Turkish and sometimes in Dutch. I am a member of Dutch institute of psychologists (NIP) and follow their ethical codes.

Do you want to learn more or book an appointment directly? Please let me know in your message if you are seeking online or face to face therapy and if you are interested in a free 15 minute introductory call.