Femke Gjeltema

My name is Femke, and I am an online psychologist at iPractice. I obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Erasmus University Rotterdam and subsequently completed the Master’s programme in Health and Medical Psychology at Leiden University. During my internship at Leiden University Medical Center, within the departments of cardiology, oncology, and psychiatry, I gained experience in providing psychological treatment. In these treatments, I worked with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based approaches. I also completed the ACT training during my internship.

I consider it important to create a calm and supportive environment in which clients feel safe to speak openly about their difficulties. Trust, calmness, and personal attention are central to my approach, so that clients feel comfortable sharing everything and feel truly at ease.