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Overview
About Me
ABOUT ME
Hello! My name is Christy. I am half-Dutch and half-Scottish. I was born in Amersfoort and grew up in Aberdeen. I lived in Manchester for one year and Edinburgh for four years, but returned to Aberdeen in 2016. I currently live in Aberdeen's beautiful West End.
I am a registered Psychotherapist and Suicide Prevention Trainer. I am also currently a Trainee Counselling Psychologist, studying on the Doctorate at Glasgow Caledonian University (I commute by train). I work and study alot.
I live on my own and have a spare 2nd bedroom, as well as a corner sofa in the living room. I work from the office most of the time, and work from home maybe 2 days per week. There are two flights of stairs to walk up to the flat (apartment).
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING
So far, I have only been active as a Host in Edinburgh. Now, it's time to welcome surfers to Aberdeen. I would still like to go out into the world as a surfer sometime.
COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
I've probably hosted around 50 surfers from 2012-2016.
Interests
I am hugely passionate about my work and studies, spending most of my time immersed in the fields of mental health, Psychology and suicide prevention.
As a former Music Conservatoire student, there are various musical instruments in my home. My primary instrument is the Double Bass (Kontrabass).
When I have spare time, I love to go to the cinema - one of my favourite places to be! And I will watch alot of movies and series at home. I will also try to arrange visits to the theatre and ballet, at least a few times a year.
Right now, I have limited opportunities to travel, due to my work and study commitments. However, I drive and have my own car, meaning road trips are thankfully always an option!
- traveling
- eating out
- music
- psychology
- road trips
- ballet
- theatre
- movies and series
Music, Movies, and Books
Far too much to list, and extremely varied. I was an orchestral musician for most my life, and the last non-orchestral concert that I attended was Slipknot in January 2020.
I am somewhat movie-obsessed. You'll find a few movie posters in my flat. I also have a dvd collection and acces to all your major online platforms (minus Apple).
My reading tends to centre around the topics I am studying.
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
I might be biased, but driving through the Scottish Highlands and Islands will always be a high point.
Teach, Learn, Share
I can teach a wee bit of Double Bass, or share my knowledge relating to mental health, suicide prevention or Psychology. Happy to offer a listening ear, too.
Countries I’ve Visited
Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom, United States
Countries I’ve Lived In
Netherlands, United Kingdom