Safe and Sound Protocol, about us

About us

Nice that you are interested in who we are and what we stand for, on this page we are happy to tell you.

Part of BrainArts

Safeandsoundprotocol-ssp.nl is part of BrainArts, a psychology practice based in Utrecht.

In our practice, we also offer the Safe and Sound Protocol and Rest and Restore Protocol as part of our treatments within basic mental health/mental health care.

Our mission

Our mission statement is to make the Safe and Sound Protocol and Rest and Restore Protocol available to as many people as possible.

We know these protocols can change lives and have great potential. By sharing the SSP and RRP with as many people as possible, we contribute to a world where people feel safer, healthier and more connected.

When people feel more connected to themselves and to others, they often make more conscious choices. Not only for themselves, but also for those around them and for the world we live in.

Accessible to as many people as possible

We therefore feel it is important that the SSP and RRP be accessible to as many people as possible. We have completely adjusted our methods to that. And that is also why we charge less for our pathways than other providers.

You can count on excellent and professional guidance. We have already helped over 1100 people successfully online and from all these experiences and our practical experience we can also help and support you in the best possible way. and support you.

We are culturally sensitive in this regard. And you always receive customized guidance and in your own language.

Official Unyte provider

As the official provider for Unyte, we give you access to Unyte's official app.

We have no restrictions or hidden additional costs. You always get 12 months access to the full protocols. Including belegeiding, customized listening schedules and also a microdosing pathway if this suits you better.

Additional support beyond the app

In addition to the app, you also receive our course based on Polyvagal theory that offers you insight into your reactions to emotions, stress and danger and teaches you how to deal with them differently.

This course is a great complement to the SSP and RRP.

You will also receive access to a protected part of our website, where you will find all instructions additional exercises and also the polyvagal course. Of course everything in your own language.

Personal guidance, including online

By also offering the SSP and RRP online, we can help many more people than just through our practice.

You can count on a personal touch despite being online. And we will also always try to help and support you wherever we can.

Our core values

Our core values are:

humanity, sincerity and commitment.

These are also reflected in everything we do and what we stand for. You will also notice this in your contact with us and in our services.

Committed to who you are and what you need

We are very involved with our clients, both remotely and in our practice.

We have a small heart and are often touched by what people have experienced and by who they are. Therefore, we often do literally everything we can to help you the best we can.

You are never alone with us, we are here for you when you have questions, want advice, or want to discuss something.

We look forward to meeting you

We look forward to meeting you and being able to help you.

Warm greetings,

Shahera and William

We are Shahera and William. We have a ‘small heart’ and are touched by the stories and experiences of the people we meet. With over 15 years of clinical experience, we combine deep psychological knowledge with an intuitive, personal approach.

• Shahera el Katib: GZ-Psychologist (SSP/ILS/RRP) and specialist in weaving safety within therapeutic processes.
• William Bolle: Therapist (SSP/ILS/RRP)  With a passion for helping people online. In a way that is still as secure, connected and personal as possible.

Our approach:

We don't believe in standard solutions. Your nervous system is unique, and therefore so is our guidance.

We have a lot of experience in offering SSP and RRP online. As a result, our approach may sometimes be different from what you've heard or read elsewhere. For example, we don't work with standard listening schedules of 30 minutes a day, but rather listen in small doses, tailored to what you need. This is also known as microdosing.

In addition to the Safe and Sound protocol and Rest and Restore Protocol, we offer another treatment from Unyte, namely the  Focus system.

This system uses specially filtered music and movement exercises to restore balance to your brain. It does this by using special programs to make weaker parts of the brain stronger again.

This is used in ADHD, Autism and other developmental disorders. It is also used successfully with trauma. It also has programs to improve your overall functioning. 

Recently, we can also offer the Focus system online. So that you can follow it anywhere under our guidance.

We are an innovative practice that looks holistically at all possible problem areas in your life.

In addition to SSP, RRP and Focus, we also work with Brainspotting, which is a very effective treatment method.

We also offer more traditional forms of therapy such as EMDR and talk therapy. More information about our practice can be found at BrainArts.nl

At BrainArts, we help both self-paying clients and clients through the primary mental health care system. The latter requires a referral from your primary care physician.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions for a customized course at our practice, we would be happy to help.

Our waiting time for practice is on average 12 weeks. For our online offerings of SSP, RRP and Focus, there are no wait times and you can usually get started on the same day.