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Individual Psychology for adolescents
Hey you, this space if for you
Life can feel exciting, confusing, stressful, overwhelming - or all of those at once.
Maybe you're trying to figure out who you are, where you're heading, or how to handle everything that's changing around you.
Whatever brought you here, you're welcome.
At AdoleSense, you'll find a safe place to talk, explore, learn, and grow. No judgement. No pressure. Just support, practical tools, and people who genuinely care.
You don't have to have everything figured out.
And you don't have to do it alone.
We see you. We take you seriously. And we're here to support you.
Why AdoleSense?
Adolescence + Sense
Adolescence is a time of growth, change, and discovery. It can be exciting, challenging, confusing, and sometimes overwhelming.
At AdoleSense, we believe that understanding yourself is about more than just your thoughts. It's about your mind, body, emotions, relationships, senses, and nervous system — and how they all work together.
Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, friendships, school pressure, identity, or simply trying to figure out who you are, we're here to help you make sense of what you're experiencing.
Mental Health during Adolescense
"Mental health is not about feeling good. it's about having the right feelings
at the right time and being able to manage those feelings effectively."
Why adolesense
How we support you:
At AdoleSense, we support young people in navigating life's challenges while building confidence, resilience, and a stronger understanding of themselves.
For more than 20 years, we have supported children, teenagers, young adults, and families through periods of growth, change, and uncertainty. Our team combines expertise in psychology, occupational therapy, coaching, and nervous system regulation to provide support that is practical, personal, and tailored to each individual.
We believe that wellbeing involves more than just thoughts and emotions. Real change happens when the mind, body, senses, and nervous system work together. That's why our approach is holistic, neurodiversity-affirming, and focused on helping young people develop skills they can use in everyday life.
What we can help with:
• Anxiety, stress, and feeling overwhelmed
• Friendship challenges, fitting in, and peer pressure
• Identity, sexuality, and gender exploration
• Self-esteem and confidence
• Social media and online pressures
• School stress, planning, motivation, and focus
• Big emotions such as anger, frustration, sadness, or worry
• Gaming, screen time, and finding balance
• Trauma, grief, loss, or difficult experiences
• Social confidence and communication skills
• Life transitions, changing schools, moving countries, or growing up between cultures
What we can help with
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Individual Therapy*
A safe and confidential space to explore challenges, emotions, relationships, and personal growth.
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Coaching*
Practical support with motivation, planning, study skills, goal setting, school stress, and life transitions.
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Occupational Therapy
Support with sensory processing, emotional regulation, body awareness, executive functioning, and everyday participation.
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Groups & Workshops
Opportunities to build confidence, social connections, self-awareness, and practical life skills alongside peers.
The Adolesense team
We draw on a range of evidence-based and creative approaches depending on what fits best for each young person, including:
Jantien Knoester
Psychologist & Therapist
Hannah de Vries
Psychologist
Elsa Clingman
Psychologist
Our approach
what you can gain
We draw on a range of evidence-based and creative approaches depending on what fits best for each young person, including:
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Greater confidence
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Better emotional balance
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Stronger relationships
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Improved focus and motivation
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Better stress management
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Practical tools for everyday life
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A stronger understanding of yourself
Get to Know Us
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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Solution Focused therapy
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Trauma-informed and attachment-based approaches
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Polyvagal-informed and nervous system regulation strategies
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Sensory integration and occupational therapy approaches
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Self-skills training and emotional development
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Mindfulness, grounding, and movement-based approaches
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Creative expression through art, music, storytelling, and movement
Whether you're looking for support, answers, or simply a space where you can be yourself, we're here to walk alongside you - at your pace.
"You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf".
When life feels overwhelming, we'll help you slow down, understand what's going on, and find practical tools that work for you.
You don't have to figure it all out alone.
Life has ups and downs. Some days feel calm, others feel stormy. Our goal is to help you build confidence, find balance, and navigate life's challenges in a way that feels right for you.
Together, we'll help you better understand yourself, discover your strengths, and move forward with greater confidence.
Registered with the Dutch Occupational Therapy and Educational Psychology Association: Nederlandse Vereniging voor Ergotherapie and Nederlandse Vereniging voor Orthopedagogiek.
About
Child Development Psychology B.V.
IBAN: NL85ABNA0110047761
BIC: ABNANL2A
KVK: 85587842
AGB: 94066772
Child Development OT B.V.
IBAN: NL41ABNA0415337623
BIC: ABNANL2A
KVK: 85588156
AGB: 88051967
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