Drs Sjoukje W. Zijlstra

About Sjoukje

With over 20 years living and working in Myanmar, Sjoukje has developed profound understanding of the cultural context in which children and families navigate mental health challenges. Her extensive experience allows her to provide culturally sensitive care that honors both international best practices and local values.

Her therapeutic approach emphasizes mobilizing family networks and support systems to facilitate behavioral change and development of coping strategies. She recognizes that healing happens within relationships and community, not in isolation.

Areas of Specialization

Therapeutic Approach

Sjoukje's methodology emphasizes mobilizing family networks and support systems to facilitate behavioral change and development of effective coping strategies. She works collaboratively with families to create sustainable solutions that honor their values and context.

With adults, she specializes in processing challenging early experiences and breaking maladaptive patterns established during childhood, helping clients understand how their past shapes their present and create new, healthier patterns of relating and living.

Education & Professional Training

• Masters in Child Psychology
• Clinical Child Psychologist
• Over 20 years living and practicing in Myanmar
• Expertise in child and adolescent psychology
• Family therapy specialization
• Adult psychotherapy focusing on early childhood trauma

Availability

Sjoukje is available for online appointments only, providing flexible support across time zones.