Counsellors for the highly gifted

On this page we list a number of counsellors (coaches, registered psychologists, educaiton professionals and more) that are specialized towards the highly gifted. We are not affiliated with these organisations and we do not intend this to be a certification of any kind.

If you would like to have yourself or your organisation on this list, please fill out the form under “Add Listing”.

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Name
Arthur A. Hofman
Name of organisation
Listing Category
Short Description

I write, teach and consult on topics related to depth psychology, giftedness and authenticity in professional life. Clients often describe my style as intellectually stimulating but grounded: a combining precision with a kind of quiet rebellion against superficiality.

Address
Schuttersweg 2, 5443 PR, Haps, Netherlands
Occupation
Psychologist
Consult type
In person, Online
Age group
Children, Adults, Seniors
Language
Dutch, English
Name
Mayke de Vreugd
Name of organisation
Listing Category
Short Description

I can offer a way of thinking which combines the professional outlook with the lived experience of being highly gifted, with in it the acknowledgement of the innate limitations of the regular mental health field and some ideas on how to find your way beyond these barriers.

Address
Apeldoornseweg, 6814BR, Arnhem, Netherlands
Occupation
Coach – other, Other: Huisarts/kaderarts GGZ/coach voor (z)hb
Consult type
In person, Online
Age group
Adults, Seniors
Language
Dutch, English
Name
Rianne van de Ven
Name of organisation
Listing Category
Short Description

I have been working with gifted adults since 2007. I am highly gifted myself and a member of Mensa and ISPE. Have written two books about giftedness and often speak during (international) conferences. My company has more coaches employed that work with the highly gifted.

Address
Oude Zoomweg 16, 6705 BR, Wageningen, Netherlands
Occupation
Coach – other
Relevant training/education
Professional coaching education, ECHA specialist in Gifted Education,
Consult type
In person, Online
Age group
Adults
Language
Dutch, English
Name
Femke Hovinga
Name of organisation
Listing Category
Short Description

I’m an entrepreneur-researcher specializing in giftedness. I lead four interconnected organizations: SCALIQ (psychometrics and test development), Talentissimo (expertise and training), Praktijk Epoche (diagnostics and psychological support), and Opallios (coaching for children, adults, and schools).

Address
Horstlaan 2, 3971LC, Driebergen, Netherlands
Occupation
Coach – other
Consult type
In person, Online
Age group
Children, Adults
Language
Dutch, English
Name
Jackie Dallimer
Listing Category
Short Description

My name is Jackie Dallimer. Since 2007, I have been working in Mental Health Care (GGZ). In recent years, I have provided psychological treatment for gifted adults, addressing a wide range of both psychological and physical issues.

Address
Veritasweg 5a, 6861XM, Oosterbeek, Netherlands
Occupation
Psychologist
Relevant training/education
Self-regulation methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Psychotherapy / Schema Therapy (ST).
Consult type
In person
Age group
Adults, Seniors
Language
Dutch, English
Name
Frans Corten
Name of organisation
Listing Category
Short Description

One of the very first coaches worldwide for gifted and highly gifted adults (since 1998). I shared my ideas and insights in various publications and books, working together with several colleagues. I found out to be highly gifted (145+) myself. and wrote an article about their characteristics. I collected useful tools for coaching this group outside the beaten path.

Address
Komvonderlaan 6, 7251AC, Vorden, Netherlands
Occupation
Job coach, Coach – other, Trainer
Relevant training/education
Psychosynthesis, Biology, Philosophy, Transformation Game Trainer and Facilitator (Findhorn), Coretalents analyst and trainer (kerntalenten). Biographical counseling (biografisch werken). Book Exceptional talent (Uitzonderlijk talent).
Consult type
In person
Age group
Adults
Language
Dutch, English, German