Josine van Vechgel

What is your style as a coach?

‘As a coach for One Session, I always try to see through the answers. If, after answering a question, someone mumbles, “But yeah, that’s not a problem” then I keep asking. I know right away: there’s something there. 

I am always gentle, empathetic and committed. A hard, confrontational approach does not suit me. I find nothing strange, my clients have nothing to be ashamed of. I am solution oriented. I do not delve endlessly into someone’s past. Together with my clients I look at how they can focus their attention on the now. 

People can come to me with burn-out complaints, if they feel they have become stuck – at work, privately or both – or if they want to learn to stand up for themselves more. Sometimes it is not yet entirely clear where the hitch is. That is not a problem. We can find out together during a conversation.’ 

What is your background?

‘After a double bachelor and a master in Labour and Organisational Psychology at Utrecht University, I specialised in mindfulness. Psychology is very focused on the head, but I like to approach people holistically. That enables me to look at a situation from all sides. 

In my work, I have always been interested in the question: why do people do things they don’t want to? And more importantly: how can you change that behaviour?

Besides my work as a psychologist, I work as a trainer and coach in the business world. In this capacity, I deal with diversity and inclusion, among other things, and I guide employees in their professional development. 

I enjoy living in Amsterdam, but sometimes I miss nature. In my spare time I like to go out with my husband and young daughter in our Volkswagen T3 California camper. It is our home on wheels. I love other cultures and foreign languages, travelling broadens my perspective.’