About us
Our team
Meet the PsyGlobal team that works on our mission every day. Discover who we are and why we do what we do.
Esther Haaijema
I am a psychotherapist with over ten years of experience, mainly working with clients with personality disorders. I founded PsyGlobal to help reduce unnecessary waiting times in mental health care by combining clients’ needs, scientific research, and my background in humanitarian aid.
Baer Jonkers
I have worked in mental health care for over 15 years, initially as a practising psychologist and later in management and leadership roles. Together with Esther, I founded PsyGlobal to create meaningful employment opportunities for mental health professionals while improving access to care in people’s own language and cultural context.
Ursula de Korte
I am proud to be a member of such an enthusiastic team. My experience as a GZ-psychologist and working in the field of reintegration helps me to develop training and education for international mental health professionals. Working together with partners and helping professionals build their careers in the Netherlands.
Ruben Arnold
Renske Grakist
With a passion for equity and equality in healthcare, I am excited to be part of PsyGlobal. As Account Manager, I focus on connecting professionals to mental healthcare organisations. By doing so, we can help improve access and create meaningful change in mental healthcare in the Netherlands.
Rosemarie Lambers
Nadiah Polak
My interest and experience helps me look beyond CVs to understand what truly drives people. This allows me to successfully connect mental health professionals with Dutch organisations. I passionately believe everyone deserves equal opportunities and the right care. PsyGlobal stands for this, and I am happy to be part of it.
Kateryna Kovalenko
Seray Soyman
As a psychologist and sexologist, I work with English- and Turkish-speaking clients and run trainings on mental and sexual health. At PsyGlobal, I focus on connecting mental health professionals worldwide with sustainable jobs that match their expertise while helping reduce waiting lists in the Netherlands.
Ksusha Skrypkar
I’m happy to work at PsyGlobal and to be part of a team with a strong mission and values. In my role, I support psychologists in integrating into the Dutch mental health system. It is especially meaningful for me to see psychologists successfully secure positions, knowing their work can truly change someone’s life.
Olena Vlasenko
I work at PsyGlobal as Project Coordinator, contributing to its mission of accessible and culturally sensitive mental health care. My experience supporting refugees and migrants through language assistance, coaching, and guidance allows me to make a meaningful impact alongside this inspiring team.
Minette van der Westhuizen
I’ve always felt a deep desire to contribute to work that improves people’s lives. The common theme in my work has always been people and purpose. At PsyGlobal, I love supporting mental health professionals as they start their work in the Netherlands and make a meaningful difference where it is so greatly needed.
Anna Korenromp
In my work as communication specialist, I am always looking to make maximum impact; putting my experience and creativity into action in projects that do good for the planet and its people. PsyGlobal is a great example of a project that ‘does good’ and I am super excited to be part of this great initiative.
Nataliia Borysova
At PsyGlobal, I work as a psychological consultant providing culturally sensitive mental health support to Ukrainian medical
professionals who continue their work under heavy conditions. Being part of the PsyGlobal team allows me to contribute to the well‑being of people who carry out essential work every day.
Tanya Poletaeva