Claartje Bok

Psycholoog

iPractice Alkmaar

Dutch, English

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Symptoms

Loneliness

We all experience loneliness every now and then. It’s not necessarily a problem if you feel lonely from time to time. Loneliness is a perception rather than a fact or a situation. You feel lonely because you’re lacking connection. You’re missing that close, emotional bond with others.

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Negative self-image

A negative self-image can make you extremely insecure and be a real hindrance. Fortunately, a negative self-image is based on learned beliefs: Which means it’s possible to unlearn these things.

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Trauma

A trauma arises after a severe event. Memories keep intruding, and you suffer from anxious thoughts and flashbacks to the specific moment. Find more information about when you have a trauma, the possible causes, and what you can do if you have a trauma.

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Stress

Stress literally means “tension” or “pressure.” There’s a difference between healthy stress, like before an exciting event, and unhealthy stress that lasts for a longer time. Stress symptoms can show up in your body, mind, behavior, or thoughts. Think of a rapid heartbeat, increased breathing, irritability, restlessness, trouble concentrating or sleeping, and turning to things like alcohol, drugs, or food. Persistent or chronic stress should be taken seriously. If you’re concerned, always consult your general practitioner or a psychologist.

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Anxiety Disorder

We all get scared sometimes. But what if those fears get in the way of your daily functioning? Read about what exactly an anxiety disorder is and how to recognize anxiety by its mental and physical symptoms.

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Specialized in

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a treatment method in psychology. It is commonly used for anxiety disorders, trauma and depression. Learn more about CBT, how it works and when it is an appropriate form of treatment.

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EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) is a widely used treatment method in psychology. EMDR is primarily used for symptoms resulting from trauma or PTSD. What exactly is EMDR and how does this therapy work? You can read more about it in this article.

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Over Claartje Bok

Claartje is a consultation room psychologist at iPractice. Drawing from her own experience, she understands the importance of building a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship to work together on recovery, with autonomy and self-confidence at the core. She helps clients build a strong foundation so that they can stay true to themselves, no matter what life brings.

She has experience in treating lifestyle problems, addiction, eating disorders, and negative self-image. She takes a holistic approach, in which lifestyle, exercise, and nutrition play a crucial role in both physical and mental well-being. For her, sustainable recovery is not just about overcoming difficulties but also about strengthening resilience in the long term.

She obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology in Australia and completed her master’s degree in clinical psychology at Erasmus University Rotterdam. Therapy is available in both Dutch and English.

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