I have been working with people as an integrative coach since 2021. Integrative coaching refers to the practice of addressing the ‘whole self’ when issues arise – mind, body, soul, society – we consider everything on the path of transformation. Bearing witness to the healing and growth of others on their personal journeys is a deep honor and one of the most meaningful ways for me to spend my time and energy. I’ve come to call these meetings ‘Clarity Sessions’ because I noticed that is the impact they tend to have on people. It is also the feedback I most often received from cliënts.
Clarity feels like a deep sigh. A relief. An open field in your psyche that illuminates the next step on your journey. From that place it’s easier to move forward with a sense of trust in your own life. You don’t have to know the exact destination, that’s one of life’s many mysteries. But Clarity Sessions can help you to recalibrate your compass to guide you on the way in alignment with your heart’s true desires.
It takes courage to follow the path of your own life. There are many obstacles. Sabotaging thoughts, expectations from friends and family who you don’t want to disappoint, unresolved pain and trauma accumulated in your body, a feeling of disconnectedness from living on autopilot for years in a system that doesn’t nourish, or even acknowledge, your deepest needs. We sometimes simply forget who we are, and lose sight of the bigger picture: Our reasons for being here right now.
Clarity Sessions create an intentional space for you to turn yourself inside-out for a moment, air out every nagging thought and plaguing fear, put every heavy item that you’ve been carrying around on the table for review. Together we acknowledge what’s present, allow emotions to run their course, identify patterns, and imagine what’s possible for your life.
Clarity Sessions aren’t magic. No coach, counselor, therapist, or guru is ever going to wave a magic wand to cure you from your troubles. That’s simply not how it works. Creating lasting change in your life takes time, effort, and dedication. Clarity Sessions aren’t magic, but you are. You have an innate capacity to heal and grow and evolve in this lifetime. Clarity Sessions provide a space where you can be met by a loving witness who knows what it’s like to traverse the deeply painful and uncomfortable parts of the human psyche, and to re-emerge smiling.
If there is a desire to change in your heart, you will. If you could use extra support through that process, you are welcome in my practice.
I have a background in integrative coaching, existential wellbeing counseling, communication studies, and philosophy. My work as a coach is informed by (depth) psychology, existential philosophy, and spirituality.
I offer Clarity Sessions in English or Dutch, online, or in person in Utrecht, NL. I prefer to work in somewhat unconventional ways: I meet people in the coziness of my small home, I don’t set strict limits around time (unless it’s necessary), allowing for a session to end organically rather than watching a clock, and I work on a donation basis from a spirit of trust and reciprocity. Your donation helps me to offer sessions to anyone, regardless of their budget.
If you have any questions, or would like to schedule a session with me, you can contact me through this form. Feel very welcome to reach out.
I’ve asked some clients if they could write a short review of their experience with Clarity Sessions. This is what they had to say:
P. (27)
“Yvet’s Clarity Sessions have been a huge help for me to get some grip on things I’ve been struggling with: personal relationships, work struggles as a creative, and grief about the state of the world. Yvet is very good at creating a safe space to talk about complex problems, and I’ve always left these sessions with more grip on how I feel and what to do next.”
M. (37)
“I owe a giant ‘thank you’ to Yvet. I wouldn’t be here writing this without her. The last few years haven’t been easy, and Yvet has seen me at my worst. With kindness and courage, she helped me find within myself the tools I needed to move forward. I held on, resisted, and fought because she reminded me that I was never alone, even when I couldn’t see it. She showed me that I was surrounded by love and taught me that the strength I needed was always within me – I just had to believe in myself. Yvet has been essential on my path to victory. If today my light shines again, it is thanks to her, and I will never forget that.”
M. (25)
“Yvet possesses a deep understanding of society’s struggles and their impact on both individual and collective anxiety and hardship. She is a well of wisdom filled not only by her educational background and experience but also by her unwavering commitment to living authentically. Each conversation with Yvet results in actionable practices that bring me closer to my goals, leaving me feeling empowered and deeply enriched. I repeatedly recommend her to various friends of mine and can’t imagine anyone not benefiting from talking to Yvet!”
Yvet Youssef 