My experience of working with Rik is that he holds a non judgemental, deeply compassionate space for exploring the inner landscape of oneself.  Working somatically, it means that past experiences can emerge without the necessity of sharing lots of story. His approach is a respectful accompaniment that feels safe and sensitive. – – – – Tracy, London

Rik’s embodiement of warm, open curiosity provides me with an anchor of safety that allows me to be with the totality of my experience. His gentle questions and guidance help me acknowledge and integrate parts that I have worked hard to push past in order to get to other parts that I believed need healing. The peace and wholeness that comes through acknowledging the role of the parts I was trying to bypass in helping me survive and cope and them becoming my friends and allies is truly transformational. Thank you, Rik, for offering this work to me and others! – – – – LM, North Wales

I have been working with Rik now for a few months and have been feeling huge benefits from the sessions already. Rik’s approach is caring and compassionate, and his manner is very personable and relaxed. His sense of insight and his presence during the sessions truly facilitates growth and healing. I really feel that, with Rik’s help, I have grown, and become a better doctor, father, husband, son and friend. Thanks Rik. – – – – – Steve M

Having walked a journey of exploration and true connection with himself, Rik seems to have found many beautiful and profound knownings that have enriched his own being and which he is able to share with others, offering a deeper connection and deeper bodily insight. Rik’s work focuses around body centered work, taking steer from the wisdom of our bodies and using sensing and bodily listening to help support what wants to be known, or come to light. This approach has really supported me, especially in comparison to taking a narrative lead approach. I have found the bodily approach to be more direct, impactful, true and has allowed me to witness and see parts of me that I wasn’t aware that I hadn’t been welcoming into my own world! I have found Rik to have knowings, connection and capacity to share these far beyond others. I have gained significant insight and learnings about myself from just a few short interactions with Rik, all of which have had lasting beneficial impacts on my life and have led me to being more connected to myself. I have found Rik’s simple invitation to see the beauty behind shame and anger to be so profound in how I respond to these emotions in me, something I had not considered before and one that offers me so much compassion and space around these traditionally difficult feelings for me. I find after sharing space with Rik I have a sensational appetite, curiosity and compassion for life. – – – – Carol Ann

What struck me while having my session with Rik, for the first time I was working with someone who prioritised the person’s process rather than focusing on time limitations; with gentle guidance, the physical symptoms and tension I was experiencing had plenty of time to be acknowledged, processed and released. After a long time of working with these symptoms, it finally happened – there is less tension, and my quality of sleep has improved. Highly recommended. – – – – Naomi S

I feel very grateful to Rik for his care, kindness and understanding. Our NVC session together brought insight, empowerment and clarity. I now feel hopeful that this has been a valuable step on my journey to healing from complex trauma. Thank you so much, Rik, for your support. You’ve been great! – – – – Libi