Gijsbert van Eijsden

Background

About Gijsbert van Eijsden

As a counsellor at the Dutch Special Forces (Korps Commandotroepen), I work at the intersection of human resilience, existential reflection, and operational excellence. I walk alongside people in high-stakes environments—offering not answers, but presence, perspective, and the courage to ask deeper questions. My mission is to create space for connection: with self, others, values, and the greater whole. Whether through one-on-one conversations, ethical reflection sessions, or leadership development programs, I aim to strengthen the moral and spiritual backbone of those who carry heavy responsibility. Driven by curiosity, shaped by philosophy, and grounded in real-world experience—I bring clarity where there is chaos, and meaning where there is noise. Let’s talk if you're interested in the human dimension of leadership, spiritual strength under pressure, or building resilient organizations from the inside out. VALUED WITHIN THE MILITARY By US Deputy Chief of Chaplains: • Nurturing the Living • Caring for the Wounded • Honoring the Fallen By Sergeant Major (Adjudant) of the Royal Netherlands Army • Craftsmanship • Leadership • Instruction By Chief of Humanist Chaplains Royal Netherlands Armed Forces • Distinctiveness • Modesty • Creativity By Commander Special Operation Forces Royal Netherlands Army • Personal involvement • Organization • Public Speaking • Accessibility • Spiritual & Mental Support • Inspiration Other; • Being a Devil for Life • Having Mammoths Blood • Being a Grizzly Bear WHAT DO I OFFER? • Mental, Psychological, Existential & Spiritual Counseling • Advice on Philosophical, Moral and Ethical issues • Moral Deliberation • Running Therapy • Mindfulness Training • Yoga Classes • Speaking at Weddings and Relationship Celebrations • Speaking at Funeral Services • Training, guest lectures and workshops FIELDS OF EXPERTISE: • Addiction care • (Children's) Hospital care • Homeless care • Armed Forces • Motivational Interviewing • Addiction care • Positive Psychology • Spiritual Resilience • Spiritual Exemplars • Art of Living • Art of Dying • Life- & Dyingstyles • Education and Morality • Body & Mind • Moral Intuitions & ethics • Eastern, Modern and Postmodern Philosophy ACCREDITATIONS: Registration NIP: 226200 Professional Accreditation SKGV: 207051 Registration NVPO: Registration Yoga Alliance: 219239 Registration VGVZ: V2100682