A space to talk, reflect and find your way forward.
Life doesn’t always need a big solution. Sometimes you simply need a place to talk openly, make sense of what’s going on and work out what might help.
That’s what Mindfulspace is here for.
About me
About me
I’m Kiren Kaur-Nienhuis, a NIP-registered psychologist based in Gouda.
I have a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology, with my Master’s degree recognised in the Netherlands as a WO Master’s degree in Psychology, specialising in Clinical Psychology.
Before returning to psychology, I spent many years working internationally in HR, people and wellbeing roles. This gave me a deep interest in how work, relationships, culture and life circumstances shape our everyday wellbeing.
I come from a Dutch and Malaysian-Indian family background, have lived and worked across different cultures, and speak English, Dutch, Malay, Tamil and Hindi. As a parent raising a family in a multicultural environment, I also understand the everyday challenges of balancing different cultures, languages and expectations.
I’m currently studying to become a Gespecialiseerd Pedagogisch Medewerker, complementing my psychology background with practical experience working with children and families.
My approach is warm, practical and collaborative. I draw on psychological knowledge, mindfulness and CBT-informed tools to help you make sense of what’s going on and find practical ways forward.
How I work
You remain in control of what we talk about and what you take from our conversations.
Some conversations may be about stress or feeling overwhelmed. Others may be about boundaries, confidence, relationships, life changes or simply feeling stuck.
There is no box you need to fit into.
You can come as you are.
A simple place to start
You don’t have to know exactly what you need before you reach out.
Start with a free 30-minute introduction.
Tell me what’s going on, ask your questions and see whether MindfulSpace feels right for you.