Dirk is an experienced body-oriented psychotherapist. He works with men who feel stuck, numb or restless, helping them get out of their heads and into their bodies so they can lead, live & relate with clarity & purpose.
I can help with...
- Emotional resilience
- Existential crises
- Feeling stuck in life
- Lack of energy
- Lack of motivation
- Leadership and life challenges, dilemmas and ambitions
- Low self-confidence
- Major life changes
- Masculinity and men’s issues
- Midlife crisis
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Procrastination and 'stuckness'
- Relationship difficulties
- Self-doubt
- Sexual problems
- Sexuality
- Stress
- Trauma
Types of clients I see
- Men
- Individuals
- Couples
Languages I speak
- English
- Afrikaans
- Dutch
- German
Location(s)
- Room 302 at 180–186 King's Cross Rd, Kings Cross, WC1X 9DE
Types of therapy I offer
- Breathwork
- Core Energetics
- Gestalt psychotherapy
- Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP)
- Voice Dialogue
My approach
When you work with me, you meet a steady, grounded presence. We slow things down, regulate your nervous system, and bring you back into your body so you can feel what is actually happening, not just think about it. You do not need to impress, explain or have answers. We work with what is real and present.
My foundation is Core Energetics, supported by a broad range of body-based methods. Sessions are not scripted. We use breath, movement, somatic focus and direct conversation, depending on what will move things forward in that moment.
You can expect a clear, honest space where you can drop the mask, face what you avoid, and build real inner strength, not performance or coping strategies.
Training, qualifications and experience
- 3-year professional training in integral leadership (life coaching)
- 4-year professional training at the Netherlands Institute of Core Energetics (NICE)
- 2-year training in Sexuality and Intimacy
Numerous trainings and workshops in:
- couples therapy
- men’s work
- breathwork
- constellations
Professional affiliations
I am certified in the Netherlands – please contact me if you need further info.
Code of ethics
I follow the:
- NICE Code of Ethics
- Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) code of conduct
- International Coaching Federation (ICF) code of conduct
Fees and availability
I work face to face and online.
My fees are:
- individual clients: £120 per 60-minute session
- couples: £195 per 75-minute session
Availability:
- face to face: Wednesday 2:30pm to 10pm
- online sessions: weekdays 10am to 9pm
Cancellation with minimum of 72 hours’ notice, else full charge may be applicable.
