About
Anna Jongeleen
Ever since I was a little girl, I have been fascinated by what happens between people—the interactions that encompass love, attraction, aversion, conflict, and cooperation. I have always been acutely aware of the dynamics at play within ourselves, and between individuals, in families, and in groups of people. The energies in these interactions have always felt very palpable to me. This heightened sensitivity hasn't always been easy, especially as a child, leading to labels like difficult, overly sensitive, different, empathetic, and introverted.
Seeing and hearing other's needs always came naturally to me. Alongside taking care of numerous animals, I have always supported the people around me, including strangers in need of emotional support. Becoming a therapist felt like a natural progression for me, akin to a fish in water.
I am continually amazed by my clients' life stories, their ingenious ways of overcoming difficulties, and, most importantly, their willingness to be vulnerable and honest with themselves. Our human ability to change deep-seated patterns that hinder our authentic selves is truly inspiring.
I believe in the potential of human beings to realize their authentic, loving, selves. We have the capacity for infinite growth and creativity. However, we often become stuck in limiting beliefs, programs, and patterns instilled in us, often stemming from early experiences. These beliefs can negatively impact our lives in many ways.
I am here to help you transform your relationship with yourself, your partner, your family and your world.
About My Therapeutic Approach and Qualifications:
Anna Jongeleen CCC, MA, MPS-AT
Registered Psychotherapist, Art Therapist & and Certified Canadian Counsellor
My BIO & Certifications
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Art Therapist and a Certified Canadian Counsellor. I have a BA in Arts, MA in Counselling Psychology, and a MPS in Art Therapy and Spirituality. I hold additional certifications in EMDR, Somatic Psychotherapy, Complex Trauma Therapy, Integrated Relationship & Sex Therapy, Couple Counselling, Child and Family Systems Therapy, Relationships & Trauma Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Intimacy From the Inside Out Relationship Therapy, Focussing Psychotherapy, Bereavement Counselling and Group Facilitation.
I have experience as a therapist working with individuals, couples, families, children, youth, and groups, as well as working with 2SLGBTQAI+, diverse cultural and marginalized populations and minorities. I have over 25 years of experience as a multicultural therapist, traveled lots, studied and worked in different continents; the Netherlands, France, India, Australia and Israel, before moving to Canada with my husband and our two boys in 2014. I am originally from the Netherlands of Asian and Dutch
parents. I speak Dutch, English, Hebrew and French.
My Approach
I have an intuitive and integrated therapy approach that is rooted in both my professional and my personal experiences. I am a strong believer in self development as the foundation of a sound, ethical founded therapy practice. My approach is grounded in body oriented and person-centred therapeutic models. Included are Interoceptive body-oriented therapies, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Focussing Psychotherapy, Art & Play Therapy, Complex Trauma Therapy, Attachment Therapy, Emotional Regulation Therapy, Family Systems, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Intimacy From the Inside Out (IFIO), IMAGO Communication Tool for Couples, Erotic Recovery Model, the Pleasure Model, Sensate Recovery Steps, Meditation, Yoga and Mindfulness. I provide compassionate and support to individuals, couples, and polyamorous relationships of all genders and sexual orientations and cultural backgrounds.
The Essentials
At the core of my therapeutic approach is a deep commitment to addressing essential developmental needs that underpin our ability to self-regulate, nurture self-worth, build self-confidence, and connect authentically with ourselves and others. These needs are:
Connection
Fostering a sense of belonging to oneself, one’s body, emotions, and others.
Autonomy
Embracing the freedom to be who you truly are.
Attunement
Cultivating the ability to be in tune with oneself, our body and feelings, and others.
Love-Sexuality
Integrating love and sexuality as vital, creative life forces.
Trust
Developing a sense of safety with oneself, others, and the world.
Spirituality
Knowing the more that you are and interconnected to.
By addressing and nurturing these core needs, I help my clients improve their sense of aliveness, trust, fluidity, and confidence, leading to a more fulfilling experience of connectedness and personal expansion. My integrative approach supports clients to create deeply meaningful change, enhance their intimate relational satisfaction.