Merel has been a tremendous support for me and my family. With two autistic children finding a way to navigate the day to day stressors has been a pivotal turning point in my life.
Merel has the ability to truly hear and understand what I am experiencing, without judgement or criticism, and is able to provide strategies that I can take away and use immediately. I am eternally grateful.
Our kids have been seeing Merel for one on one support and in group sessions, for over 4 years now and we cannot praise her highly enough. Both our kids have autism, as well as a range of other developmental disorders, including auditory processing, and working memory issues.
Merel has helped with things like support at school, teaching social skills, and helping them to recognise & express their feelings. Her kind, calm manner and practical advice have made a huge difference to us as a family. She is also fantastic in communicating to families and working through any issues you may have.
Merel's presence and commitment to helping others are authentic and filled with compassion and non-judgement. Her room is warm and inviting, and her caring and happy nature is evident. My daughter and I have been seeing Merel for a number of years now, and have found her to be honest and genuine. We always leave our sessions with constructive ideas to implement, and always on a positive note.
I recommend Merel as a counsellor to anyone who is struggling, as her enthusiasm and creativity together with her caring nature will help you on your journey of healing. The conversations are relaxed and comfortable and you immediately feel calm and heard. The bonus is the art, as you are allowed to be as creative as you need at that moment.
My child has been working Merel since 2015. I must say I am very thankful that she was recommended to us. Merel has this wonderful skill of working with children with ASD. The group therapy is something my child always looks forward to; working with kids who are also on the spectrum and in the same age group has helped her become more receptive and engaged in therapy.
Understanding emotions, social rules, boundaries etc. thru art therapy made it more enjoyable for her. I am very pleased with the impact of the therapy and recommend Merel to anyone looking for art therapy.
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To book your appointment you can fill out the contact form or by giving us a phone call. Together we can work out what you would like to get out of your experience with The Art of Expression and which type of therapy would suit you best.
To book your appointment you can fill out the contact form or by giving us a phone call. Together we can work out what you would like to get out of your experience with The Art of Expression and which type of therapy would suit you best.
