Franziska Ten Brink
We are highly committed to your emotional health and personal growth. Our psychotherapy practice continues to expand each year because of our dedication to service and the personalized treatment of our clients.
Franziska Ten Brink, RCC
Some people struggling with mental health challenges feel overwhelmed and flooded by emotions that can be difficult to control. Some may feel disconnected from their emotions or isolated from those around them, finding it hard to trust others or feel safe in relationships. Many carry the core belief of not being good enough, not important enough, or not deserving of love or care.
There may be a constant fear of being judged, abandoned, or misunderstood, making it hard to be authentically themselves, open up, and be vulnerable. Many develop behaviours they don’t want to act on but feel unable to stop. Taking the step to seek counselling can be difficult, but it is also life-changing— everyone deserves someone to walk with them through these times.
I care deeply about creating a safe, non-judgmental environment for my clients. My goal is to support them in adaptively integrating painful experiences, transforming old and negative beliefs, self-perceptions, and behaviour patterns, activating their inner resources, and helping them regain a sense of self-confidence, safety, and calm.
I believe in a holistic approach, guiding clients to better understand themselves and how their beliefs, thoughts, and behaviours have developed within the context of their personal history. This process helps initiate positive changes that enable them to build and maintain strong, supportive relationships, feel kindness and compassion for themselves, and live fulfilling, meaningful, and values-oriented lives.
Working with my brave and resilient clients, and witnessing their journey toward growth and healing, is something deeply meaningful to me. I have the utmost respect for my clients and their courage to engage in the therapeutic process.
Areas of Practice
- Trauma & Complex Trauma (PTSD, C-PTSD)
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- ADHD
- Personality Disorders
- Self-Esteem
- Perfectionism
- Relationship Issues
Approaches Used
- CBT
- Schema Therapy
- IRRT
- ACT
- DBT
- Mindfulness Therapy
Experience & Training
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor holding a Master of Science in Psychology and as well a trained CBT Psychotherapist. Over the years, I have worked in both inpatient and outpatient therapy settings, assessing and treating clients with for example depression, anxiety, trauma experiences, ADHD and personality disorders.
More About Me
For me, feeling safe and grounded comes from finding balance. I value a comfortable home, where I can recharge through creative activities, nurturing my plants, getting lost in a book, or enjoying a board game night with friends. On the flip side, staying active is just as important for me—I love the energy and flow of dancing Kizomba and Urban Kizz, as well as the calmness that comes from swimming or hiking in nature.
