Hello, I’m Hans van der Veen
Trauma-informed, embodied psychotherapy – shaped by clinical expertise, systems thinking and creative practice.
Ways I can support you
My work brings together clinical psychology, the art of photography, and a deep engagement with the world around us.
Clinical Practice
Trauma-informed, embodied psychotherapy for individuals, families and groups. Support for mood disorders, burnout, occupational stress and bereavement.
Sport Psychology
Performance psychology for athletes and high-functioning individuals under pressure.
Family Therapy
Relational work with families and couples navigating difficult transitions.
Photography & Psychology
Using the lens as a tool for presence, empathy and self-awareness.
Psychometric Evaluations
Assessments for learning disorders, career counselling, school readiness and dementia screening.
Team & Organisational Development
Building connection, management of trauma and stress at the workplace
Through the lens
Photography and psychology meet in my practice — using the camera as a tool for presence, empathy and self-awareness.
Photography & Psychology
- Using the lens to cultivate presence and attention
- Sensing through another person’s perception
- The camera as a mirror for inner experience
Reflections
- Thoughts on current affairs through a psychological lens
- Writing on trauma, society and the human condition
- Published regularly — come back often
“I am interested now in how it’s possible for you to be when you are with me. Who can you be with me? Who can I be with you?” (Nora Bateson)