Yuling Guo
Counselor under training | LVSC Coach
I am a counselor currently undertaking a long-term, NFG-accredited training program in the Netherlands and a registered LVSC coach.
I grew up in China and earned my master’s degree in Humanities from Utrecht University. Before entering counseling, I worked in the tech and consulting industries in the Netherlands, gaining cross-cultural and cross-industry experience.
Having studied and worked abroad, I understand the complexity and tension that can arise around identity transitions, cultural adaptation, and self-recognition while living in a different cultural context. These life experiences form an important foundation for how I support clients facing uncertainty, change, and inner conflict.
My counseling approach is primarily existential, informed by psychodynamic thinking, and integrates different methods and tools according to each client’s unique experiences and needs. I pay close attention to emotional processes, relational patterns, and how individuals may gradually lose or reconnect with themselves within relationships.
I provide a safe, open, and confidential space where you can explore your inner world at your own pace and gain greater clarity around life challenges that may feel complex or overwhelming.
In my personal life, I enjoy reading, music, nature, writing, and other creative activities. These experiences continually deepen my understanding of human experience.
I believe that everyone has the potential for self-awareness and growth. Counseling is a process of understanding and integrating the self, a journey toward greater authenticity and inner strength.
You can check my availability and make an appointment online through my Google Calendar.
Make an appointment 📅“I worked with Yuling mainly to explore my emotions and my relationship with my parents. At that time, I was feeling sensitive and vulnerable, but in our sessions, I felt deeply listened to and gently supported, which allowed me to freely express my emotions. Over time, I became more aware of my bodily responses, such as my heartbeat and breathing, and began to treat myself with greater kindness—understanding myself better, recognizing patterns, and expressing my feelings more clearly. I believe Yuling is especially well suited to support people who need to be heard, those navigating cross-cultural challenges, and women experiencing conflicts between social roles and self-worth. ”
“I worked with Yuling mainly to explore emotional awareness, as well as communication and needs expression in intimate relationships. At that time, my emotional state was quite changeable, which was not easy for me to acknowledge and felt like a new discovery. In our sessions, I became more aware of how changes and a sense of losing control often made me feel anxious and unsafe. I also noticed that I tended to overlook or struggle to clearly describe my emotions, and instead rushed into action to solve problems and calm myself down. Over time, I began to slow down and stay with my emotions a little longer. Rather than trying to control my feelings with logic, I started to allow my body to guide me toward answers. I believe Yuling is especially well suited to support people who are seeking long-term companionship and continuity in the counseling process. ”
“Yuling provided me with highly valuable personal coaching. She is an excellent listener and consistently offers thoughtful, practical guidance for both personal and work-related challenges. I was particularly impressed by her strong intuition and expertise in cross-cultural communication. Through her coaching, I developed effective strategies to maintain a healthy work–life balance. Yuling is a highly skilled communicator who is genuinely attentive to the needs and goals of her coachees. I would confidently recommend her as a coach to any potential employer. ”
“I worked with Yuling mainly to explore the lack of emotional expression under a personal motivation deficit. At that time, my emotional state was relatively flat and lacking vitality, but in our sessions, I felt guided to gradually uncover my hidden needs for expression. Over time, I began to recognize that I am not without emotional fluctuations, but that I had previously overlooked or suppressed my awareness of emotions. I believe Yuling is especially well suited to support people who need emotional guidance, want to become more aware of emotional changes, and are highly sensitive or introspective. ”
