Robby Van Dijk

My journey into Havening grew out of over two decades of working alongside people facing addictions, trauma, grief, and mental health struggles in Aotearoa New Zealand. Again and again, I saw the deep pain people carried — and while talk therapy and traditional methods helped, something was often missing. When I discovered Havening, I was struck by how quickly and safely it could bring calm and release from the weight of trauma. Since then, I have seen clients describe their experiences as life-changing and incredibly transformational.  

Since becoming a Certified Havening Practitioner in 2022, I have integrated Havening into one-to-one sessions with survivors of abuse, suicide grief support, residential rehab programmes,  and most recently, a pilot programme introducing Havening into schools. I also draw on my recent training in NLP and group facilitation to enrich the way I share this work.

As I step into the role of Certified Havening Trainer, I feel humbled and excited. My vision is to help others learn to use Havening with confidence, compassion, and creativity — so that together, we can create ripples of healing for individuals, families, and future generations.