Nynke Vlietstra, Psychologist.

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 Nynke Vlietstra
Nynke is a registered psychologist who is passionate about supporting individuals and couples in navigating emotional challenges and building more connected, meaningful lives. Her therapeutic approach is holistic and humanistic, grounded in emotional insight, authenticity, and a strong belief in each person’s capacity for growth. She works collaboratively with clients, tailoring her support to their unique goals and reasons for seeking therapy. Nynke’s areas of interest include using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help clients explore emotional patterns, improve self-awareness, and foster secure, fulfilling relationships. She works with clients aged 12 and over, offering support to strengthen emotional regulation, increase distress tolerance, and enhance communication and interpersonal effectiveness. With professional experience in both her country of birth, The Netherlands, and in Australia, Nynke has worked across a variety of settings, including the Department of Justice, the NDIS sector, Lifeline WA, and in private practice. She brings a compassionate, trauma-informed, person-centred lens to her work and is skilled in supporting people from diverse backgrounds and with a wide range of presenting concerns. Nynke integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) to help clients manage emotions, develop adaptive thinking, and live in alignment with their values. Her goal is to equip clients with tools to navigate life’s challenges and improve their overall wellbeing and quality of life.

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We all experience periods of stress, anxiety, grief, conflict, and other forms of emotional distress during our lives. Most of the time, we're able to bounce back. Sometimes, we might need a little extra help to do so. Nynke, with an interest in I support individuals and couples in navigating challenges using Emotionally Focused Therapy to foster deeper connection and emotional resilience., I work holistically and humanistically, assisting clients in building distress tolerance, enhancing coping skills, and improving their overall quality of life., I am passionate about helping people aged 12 and over strengthen communication skills, improve emotional awareness, and build healthier relationships., My approach integrates EFT, ACT, DBT, and CBT to help clients regulate emotions, develop adaptive thought patterns, and live in alignment with their values., is ready to help you get back to your best self.