A Bright Conversation

Jacky has an affinity with LGBT+ themes, has experience in counselling with stress and choices, and is trained in mindfulness and meditation. Students who would like to discuss giftedness or high sensitivity, in relation to studies or personal life, are also very welcome

Mark has a broad background in guiding students. You may raise any subject with him, after which you can decide together what type of conversation might help you best - e.g. probing, pragmatic, sparring, advisory, philosophical or simply listening. Students who would like to discuss giftedness or high sensitivity, in relation to studies or personal life, are also very welcome.

Nyncke has experience as a study advisor and as a coach for personal development processes. Together she likes to explore what you are struggling with and what you need. A conversation can be about anything. 

Hetty is trained to speak on matters of a philosophical nature and has experience in counselling with study-related questions and problems.

Marthe is a good and experienced listener: you can approach her with a multitude of life questions. She is specialised in questions of meaning. She helps you to get a clear understanding of what is essential to you.

Carolien is at ease in conversations about big, small or everyday questions of life and philosophy of life. She is also a good listener if you just want to talk to her.

Students can come to Silvia for a short or long conversation; she helps them to get clarity about their life or study questions. She is also trained in mindfulness. The conversations can take place in Dutch, English or Spanish.

Yke Eijkemans

Working at the UU as a teacher and tutor has provided Yke with a close-up perspective on the life world of students. As an anthropologist and a coach, she is a trained listener and questioner. Together with you, she likes to explore your questions about themes such as (but not limited to) your study and career orientation, stress, high sensitivity, the present and the future.

Jorn takes the time to listen to your story. Are there big or small (life) questions you want to talk about, or do you just want to have a chat? He will gladly search for new energy and inspiration together with you.

Ernst is a philosophical practitioner. He encourages you to think differently and in new ways by listening carefully and askings questions from a philosophical perspective. It will give you new insights that enable you to move on. Most people experience this as liberating and relieving. All subjects are welcome, from the large questions of life to smaller problems of everyday life.

Jan Willem likes to listen to all the big and small stories you have to tell. He is experienced in conversations about all kinds of life questions, helping another person discover what gives his or her life meaning and energy.

Remko is trained as a strength-oriented coach, in which positive psychology is central. In the conversation, he will always dwell on the emotional impact of your question or problem, on your longing and on your qualities with which you can tap into new energy. He believes in your resilience, even in the most difficult moments.