Counsellor for Expats in The Hague | Identity, Anxiety & Life Transitions
For those who live in the in-between—find clarity, belonging, and a stronger sense of self
If moving between countries, cultures, or systems has left you questioning who you are, where you belong, or what comes next—you’re not alone.
I support you in making sense of your experience and moving forward with greater clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.
Hi, I’m Rawia
I’m a coach and counsellor working with internationals, expats, and individuals navigating life between cultures.
Together, we explore the emotional patterns and beliefs that may have formed earlier in your life—and how they might still be shaping your present.
How I support you
Our work together helps you to:
break free from repetitive emotional and relational patterns
reduce anxiety and inner conflict
strengthen your sense of identity and belonging
build a more compassionate relationship with yourself
create change that feels authentic and sustainable
My approach
I integrate Transactional Analysis (TA) and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) with lived experience to help you understand how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours are connected.
By understanding how you became who you are, you gain the freedom to consciously choose who you want to become.
I don’t just believe in change—I’ve lived it.
My own journey, shaped by experiences of racism and exclusion, sparked a deep curiosity about identity, belonging, and emotional resilience. This perspective informs the way I work and the space I hold for my clients.
I am mixed, multicultural, and multilingual (English, Arabic, Dutch), with a lived understanding of the “in-between” experience.
I offer a non-judgemental, culturally aware space where:
you are met with compassion
your experiences are understood in context
and self-awareness replaces self-blame
I meet you exactly where you are—and support you in moving toward where you want to be.
✨ Change is possible at any stage of life.
You already have what you need—sometimes you just need the right support to access it.
If this resonates with you, I invite you to get in touch.
👉 Book a free 15-minute consultation to explore how I can support you
Member of:
The Dutch Association of Transactional Analysis (NVTA)
The International Transactional Analysis Association (ITAA)
South African Transactional Analysis Association (SATAA)
About Me
I am Rawia, an Arabic name given to me by my Lebanese dad. Rawia means a female storyteller. Coincidentally stories are at the heart of my work as a coach and counsellor. As my client, I listen compassionately to your stories. especially the stories you tell yourself about your self-worth, self-esteem, identity and sense of belonging. I also, once upon a time, had such stories to tell. These stories are powerful and unconsciously direct how you live your life.
What I Do
Do you feel stuck? Are you going through a life transition? Do you often feel anxious and afraid? Are you struggling with your sense of identity and belonging?
I am a certified Master Practitioner of NLP and a certified Transactional Analysis (TA) counsellor. By working with me, you will begin to understand how you think, how you feel, and how you make sense of everyday life in the world around you. Armed with this understanding, your whole life, personally and professionally, will profoundly change.
My Story With Self-Esteem
“ No way” said the lady incredulously, “She can’t be your daughter!” “Yes, she is,” insisted my stepmother, looking a bit uncomfortable. “Then why is she abdeh and you are not?” retorted the lady smugly. Abdeh is an Arabic word that literally means a slave. It is the word that ignorantly was and perhaps still is sometimes used to mean black.
What is NLP?
If there is something that can enhance your relationships at home and at work, would you want to see it, hear about it, feel it or learn it?
“Your beliefs become your thoughts, Your thoughts become your words, Your words become your actions, Your actions become your habits, Your habits become your values, Your values become your destiny.”
— Mahatma Ghandhi
Annete Wall
“I did not really know what to expect, but i was very positively surprised and Rawia really helped me. The technique is amazing!”
