Hi! I'm Yvette
I grew up living in the spaces between cultures, on the edges, holding opposites.
Born during Apartheid to white South African parents, my father worked as a diplomat for the government, while my mother actively critiqued it.
Growing up between cultures straddling divergent ideologies, I quickly learned that rules for “right and wrong” behavior depended on whose perspective you took and which culture you inhabited.
This began my deeper search for universal principles that transcend and include diversity and the rich variety of human expression on our planet.
I’ve been searching for what’s at the essence of being human (and what it takes for us to live in peace together without losing our individuality) for as long as I can remember.
“Perhaps all the dragons in our lives are princesses who are only waiting to see us act, just once, with beauty and courage. – Perhaps everything that frightens us is, in its deepest essence, something helpless that wants our love.”
– Rainer Maria Rilke
My Approach
I take a holistic and integrative approach to personal development, combining various psychological theories and practices to support your growth and well-being.
No matter how you to choose to work with me, my central focus is on empowering you to tap into your own creativity and develop the internal resources you need for personal transformation.
Some key frameworks include:
- Nonviolent Communication (NVC)
- Positive Psychology
- Neuroscience
- Trauma-informed Practice
- Mind-Body Medicine
- Health Psychology
My Approach
Transform negative emotional patterns into opportunities for healing and personal development. Embrace compassion as a path to inner peace.
- Release old wounds
- Cultivate self-love
- Build emotional resilience