Willemijn van Heerikhuize

Willemijn van heerikhuize

Coach ISA Power
Practice in Soest (Utrecht)
Languages: Dutch and English

Loving, personal, empathetic, pure, safe, open-minded

Dear/beautiful "YOU",

"Feeling is more important than always feeling good."

Perhaps you are seeking an answer or a solution. I discovered that all the answers were already within me and that there was nothing wrong with me at all. This applies to you too; you are exactly where you need to be. Take your time and see your development as an experiment where you can never go wrong.

During my beautiful and valuable journey of rediscovering myself, I gradually realized that I didn't actually need the anchor of my eating problem, or rather, eating challenge, at all. But what did I need? I needed love, compassion, and tenderness.

Giving love to myself, allowing all emotions, having kind conversations with myself, being able to be with myself, forgiving myself, choosing myself, having fewer expectations of myself, getting to know the (harsh) voice within myself, allowing myself to enjoy, believing that I am worthy of expressing myself, taking up space, showing my greatness/qualities, discovering hobbies, fulfilling dreams, setting boundaries, and I could go on.

I applied this constantly so that I continually transformed into a newer version of myself. Every day, at my own pace, I chose to learn to take good care of myself. I went exploring. I allowed myself to cry because I had shut myself off from all feelings and it was so necessary to feel this. The younger me wanted attention, and I gave it to her. That was nice. It was a gradual (processing) process with ups and downs. I sought out inspiring, sincere, and like-minded people and information, both on Instagram, through podcasts, and in real life.

Everything I learned became a part of me; I truly started to believe in it. Socially, I sought out old as well as new contacts, I approached people. I pushed through the fear, all because I deserved it. I allowed myself a network to fall back on. I learned to express myself to others; I allowed myself to exist with all the good and the less good. I didn't have to do it alone anymore. Opening up became easier for me. Physically, I found balance again, which allowed me to better feel my boundaries and act on them, even in company. I could stay with myself by connecting with my body, for example, through breathing exercises. I chose a form of movement that truly brought me joy; I learned to listen to my body and the signals it gave. Additionally, I worked on my resilience; I stood up for myself and spoke up. Vulnerability became my strength. I no longer cared what others thought of it. Recognizing and accepting myself gave so much strength. I came home to myself, and I wish the same for you.

And if I can do it, you can too. 100%! You are allowed to live your most beautiful life, and I am here for you to guide you in this.

Love, Willemijn

willemijn’s Expertise

♥ Anorexia + Orthorexia + Bulimia + BED

♥ Low self-esteem, insecurities, perfectionism

♥ From feeling obligated to exercise and/or play sports (compulsion)

♥ Healing from unprocessed and significant events (traumas)

♥ Highly Sensitive Person / Highly Sensitive Sensation Seeker

♥ Depression / anxieties

♥ Meditation / visualizations

♥ Energy work / Body work

♥ Parenting questions

♥ Youth protector / Community team member

willemijn's Certificates & Diploma’s

♥ ISA Power coach

♥ MBO Education Assistant

♥ SKJ Registration (Youth Care Quality Register)

♥ Bachelor's in Ecological Pedagogy with a specialization in Youth Care

♥ Reiki 1 and 2 through ZoMa Training

♥ KIWA Quality Mark for Self-Employed Care Providers: Certificate of Professional Competence and Expertise

Are you looking for an English speaking coach in Utrecht/Soest? Schedule an intake with me.