Richard van de Veerdonk is a compassionate and grounded certified holistic psychotherapist whose work is shaped by more than four decades of clinical practice, life experience and a respect for the human journey across all stages of life. As remote area registered nurse, Richard has provided care across the full lifespan, working in diverse settings including remote and regional communities, acute and community health, palliative care, men’s health, midwifery, and long-term follow-up support. His extensive frontline experience as a first responder in trauma situations, combined with over 30 years of ongoing trauma and after-care. This extensive experience has given him an exceptional capacity to support individuals navigating grief, shock, loss, addiction, self-harm, and major life transitions. Richard’s therapeutic presence is enriched by his comprehensive training in psychotherapy, allowing him to bridge medical understanding with a clear somatic understanding and psychological insight. He brings a steady, attuned approach to themes such as communication, boundaries, identity, and relational healing, supporting clients to feel safe, seen, and respected as they reconnect with themselves and others. As a father of five and a proud grandfather, Richard holds a lived understanding of family systems, generational patterns, and the complexities of intimate and evolving relationships. This personal experience informs his work with individuals, parents, men, and families, helping clients navigate both inner and relational landscapes with clarity and compassion. A defining feature of Richard’s work is his strong nature-based orientation and commitment to cross-cultural learning. Years spent working alongside diverse communities have fostered a deep appreciation for cultural context, connection to land, and the wisdom that emerges when healing is approached holistically. He views wellbeing not as something to be fixed, but as something to be gently remembered and restored through presence, relationship, and self-reflection. Richard’s self-reflective approach to life underpins his therapeutic work. He meets each client with humility, maturity, and genuine care, creating a grounded and respectful space where people feel valued and understood. His sessions are characterised by steadiness, warmth, and an unwavering belief in each person’s capacity for growth, resilience, and meaningful change. Through his work, Richard continues to support individuals at all stages of life to navigate challenge, deepen self-awareness, and move forward with greater connection — to themselves, to others, and to life itself.