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.
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.
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!”
