Counseling Amsterdam

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Amsterdam Centrum
Counseling Amsterdam

Jeannette Bolck & Louis Wijdenbosch offer Efficiënt& Sustainable Brain and Body therapy and coaching. www.counselingamsterdam.nl & www.Motophrenic.nl

Therapy and coaching,voicemail therapy, brainbody training for individuals and couples therapy and retreats.

15/06/2026

Reset your nervous system in 1 minute.

In for 6. Hold for 4. Out for 6. Hold for 4.

That's it. Do it now. Notice what shifts.

This is one of the tools we use with clients — and with teams. When stress becomes the default setting at work, small practices like this one make a real difference.

We run workshops for companies across the Netherlands. DM us if your team needs it.

13/06/2026

Still functioning, feeling nothing?
You get things done. But you feel nothing.

That's not laziness. That's your brain in protection mode.
When the part responsible for motivation and joy gets overloaded, it shuts down. You keep going, but the aliveness disappears. You rest and still feel tired. You achieve things and feel empty. You tell yourself to be more grateful — and that doesn't work either.

This is what we call high-functioning depression. And it's more common than people think.
At , we work with this at the brain and body level. Not just talking about it. Actually moving through it.

If this sounds familiar, the link in bio is a good place to start.

11/06/2026

Book a free intro call — link in bio.

Burnout doesn't start on a Monday morning.
It starts months earlier. The tight chest you ignore. The sleep that doesn't restore you. The feeling that you're doing everything right — and still running on empty.
Here's what actually helps:

Listen to your body before your to-do list.
Regulate your nervous system — slow down before you decide.
Rest that looks like doing less. Not doing rest better.
Boundaries you actually stick to. That's a skill, not a personality trait.
Support that works with your body, not just your thoughts.

We work with individuals and with teams. If your organization is dealing with high pressure, constant availability, or people starting to crack — we bring our brain-body approach directly to your workplace.

Burnout prevention, resilience training, mental fitness workshops. Tailor-made for your team.

08/06/2026

Book your free intro call. Link in bio.
Setting boundaries is hard. We know.

But there's a small step that makes it easier.
Before you respond — inhale. Exhale. Let your mind settle.

Then say it:
"I'll check my capacity and get back to you tomorrow."
That's it. Simple. Clear. And it works.

You don't have to say yes right away.
You don't have to say no either.
Just buy yourself time — and space.

Follow us for more tools on boundaries, burnout and nervous system work.

06/06/2026

Stuck in thought loops?
Rumination keeps you trapped in your head. The loop breakers at the center? Those are the tools we teach at CA. Naming what you feel. Moving your body. Pausing the spiral.

Your nervous system needs more than insight. It needs action. It needs your body on board.
That's what the Resilience Retreat is built on. Five days by the sea in Portugal where we break the loops together. Where you move from stuck to resourced.

Only few days away. Spots are filling.
June 12-16. Ericeira.

03/06/2026

Book your free intro call. Link in bio.

When your boss asks — you say yes. Every time.
Not because you want to. Because saying no feels impossible.

Here's one thing to try.
Next time the question comes: breathe first.
Inhale. Focus. Let it go.
Then answer.

That pause? It changes everything.
The answer can be no. Even if it feels uncomfortable.
Especially then.

Follow us for more tools on boundaries, burnout and nervous system work.

01/06/2026

June is the month you step into your own power.

WEEK 1: Recalibrate
✓ Eat protein within 30 minutes of waking (supports your Cortisol Awakening Response—that natural spike your body needs to wake up and focus)
✓ Sun exposure before 9am—15 minutes (no sunglasses)
✓ Limit sugar in the morning (no cortisol spikes on top of CAR)
✓ Move your hips—30 second hip circles, 3x daily

WEEK 2: Momentum
✓ Walk outside 20 min daily (no music, just you and the air)
✓ Shake your body for 2 minutes (literally shake out tension)
✓ Breathe: 4-7-8 breathing before meals (parasympathetic reset)
✓ One activity that's just for joy—not productivity

WEEK 3: Connection
✓ Eat protein with every meal (stabilizes your nervous system all day)
✓ One phone-free hour before bed (your nervous system needs to downregulate)
✓ Say no to one thing that drains you
✓ Stretch slowly for 5 minutes—notice what your body needs

WEEK 4: Integration
✓ Limit coffee to mornings only (cortisol doesn't need help in the afternoon)
✓ Move your body in ways that make you feel resourced, not punished
✓ Notice where you're holding tension and soften it
✓ Write down what's shifted

By end of June, you'll feel different.

This is what nervous system regulation actually looks like.
Small actions. Consistent. Done with yourself, not against yourself.

Your body's been waiting for this.
Save this. Reference it. Do the work.

And if you want support, we're here.
Link in bio for a free intro session.

29/05/2026

Try this tonight. Your nervous system will thank you.

You can talk about your relationship all you want. But sometimes your nervous system needs something beyond words.
It needs touch.

We call this co-regulation. A gentle touch from your partner soothes your own nervous system.

Sit together. Minimum two minutes, maximum 10 (or longer if you can bear it).
A soft touch on the upper arms. Holding hands. Whatever feels comfortable.
Subtle touch. Not rushed. Just presence.

It sends a message: “I’m safe with you. Are you safe with me?”
And here’s the magic: the conversations you have after this will be completely different.

27/05/2026

Link in bio 💚. Book your free introduction with Jeannette or Louis.

Your nervous system is smarter than your thoughts.

You can think your way out of anxiety.
But if your body's still in danger mode, nothing shifts.

Here's what we mean:

🧠 ANXIOUS THOUGHTS
→ You overthink everything
→ You convince yourself logically you're fine
→ But your chest stays tight and your shoulders live in your ears
→ The anxiety just finds a new thought to attach to

🫀 ANXIOUS BODY (Nervous System Dysregulation)
→ Your nervous system perceives threat (real or not)
→ It sends signals to your whole body
→ Tight throat, racing heart, that frozen feeling
→ Thinking harder makes it worse

The difference?

One lives in your mind. The other lives everywhere—chest, stomach, shoulders, gut.

That's why talk therapy alone can feel like you're running on a treadmill. You're doing all the work, understanding it all, but your nervous system is still sending the "danger" signal.

The shift happens when you integrate both.

When you teach your nervous system it's actually safe—through your body—the anxious thoughts lose their grip.

That's what we do at Counseling Amsterdam. Brain + body work together.

Ready to move anxiety from your whole body, not just your mind?

Learn nervous system reset techniques that actually work.

25/05/2026

If you're struggling to be yourself, we're here to help.

That moment when you finally tell someone something you've carried alone for years. When the weight lifts just a little because someone actually gets it.

Bipolar disorder affects how your nervous system regulates itself—it's not just in your head. The highs, the lows, the exhaustion of managing it all. That takes real strength.
At , we work with both your brain and your body to help you find balance. Not just talk therapy—actual tools that help your nervous system settle and your life shift.

You don't have to do this alone.

Drop a message or visit the link in bio to book a free intro with Jeannette or Louis. We're here.

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