About Merle

I live for love! Love makes the world go round.

About Merle

I live for love! Love makes the world go round.

Love makes the world go round

I live for love! Love makes the world go round. For as long as I can remember I have been fascinated by love. Because of all her power and magic, but also because of the pain she can cause.

My own frantic attempts to understand love eventually brought me to this place. For more than 15 years I have been studying human relationships academically. I am very intrigued by human relationships, the question of where their behavior comes from and the stories that shape them.

As a graduated anthropologist I worked for 10 years on various TV programs and documentaries where I was always looking for the story behind people. I wanted more and this brought me to the world of systemic therapy, where I started to study and guide the complexity of human connections.

I take my unusual background with me into my practice where I listen to the stories of my clients with curiosity and openness. What is your story? Where does it come from? And what else would you like? If you notice that some patterns are recurring and no longer serve you, it may be time to start writing a new story. And I can help you with that.

24_05 Merle Hendriks-7550

What do I do and for whom?

Every person has a story. Every relationship has a story.

The story of life does not run smoothly for anyone. Patterns, dynamics and traumas from our past can have a major influence on how we live our lives today. We all carry behaviors with us that don’t serve us and may even harm us — or our relationships. But it doesn’t have to stay that way.

Our family of origin plays a big role in the way we love, communicate and connect. The impact of our family system on our current relationships is enormous.

Together with you, I will look for your story. What patterns do you take with you from your past and what dynamics do you create together? What would you like to change in this?

I deeply believe that when you learn to understand your own story better, you always have the opportunity to develop and transform yourself so that you can experience a deeper experience with yourself and in your relationships.

“And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” The Little Prince

More connection, less hassle.
For a loving, lively and happy relationship.

More you, less the rest.
For a more loving relationship with yourself.

Meet

Do you feel it’s time for more love and happiness? Are you ready for a new chapter in your life and/or your relationship? Let’s get to know each other so we can see if we are a match. You can use the form below to schedule an introduction for relationship therapy or coaching. This lasts 30 minutes.