Child psychologist in Haarlem
Practice for integrative child therapy
psychotherapy and guidance for children through conversation, play, movement and creativity
and support for parents
- psychotherapy
Integrative child therapy is psychotherapy for children from the age of 4
In integrative therapy we integrate diverse methods and theories attuned to the needs and skills of the child. We use talks, play, bodywork and creative methods depending on whatever suits your child. The fundamental idea is that the child knows deep inside what is stagnating/blocking and what is needed to develop freely again. Together we look at this inner world and search for solutions. We empower the strong aspects of the child that serve as a resource for the problem.
body-oriented work training
Trainingen voor kinderen voor kindertherapeuten
The experiences
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We came to see Kitty because Mats was often ‘in his head’ and because of that he could not meet his own high expectations. We wished him more relaxation. During the parent-intake I felt at ease immediately. Kitty’s professional, calm and personal approach appealed to me and gave me confidence. The therapy was easy-going and not a burden, on the contrary, he would happily go to see Kitty. He did not speak much about it at home, he did not need to. Mats had a good relationship with Kitty. After a few sessions we noticed the first result; Mats expressed himself better, he could put things into perspective a lot better and was more himself. Mats has not changed, but does things differently. Thank you Kitty!
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We have had a very good experience at our (one) visit to Kitty van Houten. Fast analysis of the situation after a talk and observation of my 4,5 year son. She come with good and practical solutions and wrote a clarifying report for school. She gave her professional opinion and confirmed what we as parents already suspected. Strengthened with her report we were taken more seriously at school and could give the teacher tools to work with. Also content with the aftercare!
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I went to see Kitty because I did not feel very well and very often would become angry and sad. That was not pleasant for me nor for the people around me. So I went to see Kitty. She has a room upstairs in her house with lots of stuff, especially toys. She uses these toys very well. Because with a few coloured mats I learned how to make my feelings speak. She can also talk with you very well and explain things. And make you feel at ease. Kitty has helped me very much with tips and other things. I feel much better right now. So I want to thank Kitty very much.
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Poem: Do you feel rotten or not so good. Then you have to see Kitty for sure. She helps super well. You feel better and courageous. Good luck to you all! Nika, 12 years
I can only add: Nika was struggling with herself for some time. Kitty’s approach helped her to open up and gave her tools to recognise her feelings, understand them and deal with them. Nika felt at ease, as she herself writes. Kitty knew how to reach her. Nika has become more approachable and more balanced. Thank you Kitty! Annelies (Nika’s mother)
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When you have a child in the autistic spectrum you do depend on help from professionals. Help in parenting is needed much more than for a parent of an NT (Neuro Typical = normal) child. At the age of 6, our child got PTSD from abuse in special schools in Haarlem. Teachers, all supportive personnel in school, were punishing him again and again for the symptoms of autism.
After different therapists we finally arrived at Kitty. I have no words to pronounce our thanks, the love and gratitude to express my feeling when I talk about her and what she did for him and for us as parents… She connected to him through art and while he was focused on making something they talked. And they talked and talked…
She taught him how to communicate his emotions, good or bad, that didn’t matter. How to express emotions with words instead of helpless screaming or crying was a game changer for him. For us as well.
It sounds so simple when I write about it, but it was a process. Kitty has that unique feeling or gift to adjust therapy to a child in need. Besides intensive therapy she also did EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) with a child with autism. It worked, all together it created the relief he needed to continue with his life.
Thanks to Kitty he is talking about studying arts, he loves it. That is his was to express himself. His speech is great, he has great a fantasy and imaginative skills.
He likes to dive. At the moment he is at Digibende learning programming, game design and mechatronics. He is learning in a group of young people. He also loves to play D&D and MTG.
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