With Barbara I always feel like I’m being held in a safe and open space. That allows for some very deep processes, that wouldn’t be possible without it. When something is scary to go into I like working with Barbara, because the process feels held in that space.

I contacted Barbara because I was already doing TRE independently at home, but it wasn’t working well and I developed aches and pains. For that reason, I contacted her and wanted to learn more. I immediately felt at ease with Barbara. She was able to immediately give me tools with which I could deepen the practice. I am amazed by the creativity and skill with which Barbara guides you. How I experience TRE has changed enormously and I feel like I get more out of it now. I am very happy that I took the step to contact her and would love to come back again.

I found it very pleasant and it has already helped a lot with the discomforts I had. I’m extremely grateful.

I attended several sessions with Barbara, specifically to get acquainted with TRE. And we succeeded beyond expectations. It is intriguing to experience how the body will automatically release the stored tension with a few simple exercises. The information provided is useful to continue doing those exercises at home. Barbara’s guidance is also very pleasant: careful, respectful, and with genuine interest!

I feel like the first session already benefited me greatly!

I love how Barbara holds space for me when we meet — grounded, but open. It’s so refreshing how she doesn’t need to define me or make anything a problem to be fixed. Instead, we sit in unknowing and possibility and welcome whatever is arising naturally in the moment. There is so much power in that! I know that whatever comes up she’ll help me meet it with curiosity and compassion, rather than judgment. I always experience so much insight and spaciousness by the end of our time together.

I probably was the first client Barbara van der Vlugt had as an independent therapist. She facilitated a couple of TRE sessions for me at a time when my stress levels were peaking in the red. It really worked. Now I do TRE every now and then, with her assistance or by myself, not only to blow some steam, but also to explore new moves in my career as a performance artist.

I contacted Barbara because I had tried many treatments (operations even) and nothing worked. I really liked the way she approached my problem because she did not try to solve it physically but looked for the underlying cause. I learned a lot and gained awareness about my thoughts and behavior. I no longer suffer from pain, which is such a huge relief.

I have found TRE to be highly effective in releasing stress, trauma, and muscle tension. It has also helped me with related issues such as a previously recurrent lower back pain. As a bonus, TRE is a generally easy, enjoyable, and comfortable process.

I know Barbara as a competent, insightful, and compassionate colleague and have no problem recommending her equally highly.

I experienced all sorts of conventional and alternative therapies. They all brought me something. But the sessions with Barbara brought me exactly what I needed. We did a combination of TRE, SSP, and inquiry. I was blown away by how much wisdom and self-healing power the body has if you let it do what it needs to do. It always left me going home with clarity, mindfulness, and lightness. This type of work is exactly what is so hard to find in our over-organized mental health care system.

Barbara helped me a lot! My persistent headache dissolved. More importantly; she put me in touch with my deeper feelings. This was only possible because I felt so comfortable and, above all, safe with her.

I’m very pleased. After one session I already notice a lot less tension in my body!