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 icon-circle-arrow-right
Founder

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.

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Founder, Director & Managing Partner

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. 

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Director & Managing Partner

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.

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Account Manager

Ruben Arnold

I love working at PsyGlobal, helping both refugees and organizations bridge language and cultural gaps. By connecting clients with professionals from the same culture, we can achieve better mental health outcomes.

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Account Manager

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.

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Recruiter

Rosemarie Lambers

My experience across various companies and sectors allows me to adapt to different people and challenges. At PsyGlobal, I combine this with recruitment to connect skilled mental health professionals to Dutch organizations while fostering a professional and collaborative workplace.

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Recruiter

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 Kovalova - Project Coordinator icon-circle-arrow-right
Recruiter

Kateryna Kovalenko

I’m excited to work at PsyGlobal as a Recruiter, using my skills in project management, communication, and problem-solving. As a proud Ukrainian with a passion for psychology, I’m motivated to enhance the mental health of my compatriots in the Netherlands.

Seray Soyman - National Liaison Turkey (Türkiye) icon-circle-arrow-right
Recruiter

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.

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Recruiter

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.

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Project Coordinator

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.

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Onboarding Specialist

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.

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Communications Specialist

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.

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Counselor

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.

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Counselor

Tanya Poletaeva

I am a psychologist with over 20 years of experience in psychology, organisational consulting, and capacity development. My focus is on the psychology of strengths, helping people build on their potential, and exploring the dynamics of relationships. I enjoy creative thinking and unconventional approaches to problem-solving.
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EMDR Consultant

Caroline van Diest

As a Europe Accredited Senior EMDR Trainer, I provide EMDR training, supervision and consultancy, including counseling support for Ukrainians working in hospitals and VR EMDR therapy for soldiers admitted to hospitals. It is a privilege for me to work with PsyGlobal.