Ziggy van der Leest

Ziggy van der Leest is a professionally trained therapist currently working at Hulphond Nederland since November 2022, specializing in trauma treatment through a systemic and experiential method utilizing animal-assisted interventions. Prior experience includes serving as a mental health practice assistant at Haspel GGZ from March 2021 to October 2022, where low-threshold preventive mental health care was provided within a general practice setting. From February 2017 to February 2021, Ziggy worked as a specialized ambulatory and group facilitator at Zorgverlening PGZ, supporting children and young adults facing various issues. Previous roles also include a position as an investigative officer at Koninklijke Marechaussee from January 2009 to January 2017. Educational qualifications comprise a Post HBO in POH GGZ from RINO Zuid (2021-2022), a Bachelor's degree in Social Work focusing on Youth and Mental Health from HAN University of Applied Sciences (2017-2021), and a vocational education in Pedagogical Care for Youth Welfare from ROC Friese Poort (2012-2015).