Marguerita Van Der Meer

Marguerita Van Der Meer is an ACA counsellor with 15 years of practice. She brings an adaptable, thoughtful approach and often works with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain and life changes. Her background includes supporting people from diverse social and cultural groups, and she has a particular interest in issues such as intellectual disability and adoption-related concerns.

Her style is warm and collaborative. Sessions focus on clear conversation, practical steps and learning small skills to manage stress and mood. She uses everyday language and aims to make therapy feel straightforward and doable for busy lives.

Marguerita draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy and mindfulness-based ideas in her sessions. She also uses mind-body connection techniques and motivational interviewing to help people identify values and stay motivated for change.

Her approach is informed by a long interest in philosophy, spiritual traditions and meditation practice, which she weaves into counselling when it fits a person's goals. She aims to help people untangle family of origin issues, grief, addictions, communication problems and challenges around caregiving or chronic health concerns.

Marguerita works with people on practical coping strategies for ADHD, self-esteem and anger, as well as longer-term issues like attachment, dissociation and codependency. She focuses on helping individuals make consistent small changes that add up to better day-to-day functioning.

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values, which can help with anxiety, depression and life transitions. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises an open, non-judgemental conversation where the person sets the pace and direction of change. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to goals, try methods that fit the person, and adapt approaches based on what helps most. This is a collaborative process that mixes practical techniques and reflective conversation.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a weekday break, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people keep continuity of care when schedules change, while the therapist and client decide which techniques transfer best to remote sessions.