Nina Beijer
What is Humanist Chaplaincy?
Life’s significant moments – the loss of a loved one, experiencing trauma or systemic oppression, or entering a new chapter such as a birth, a relationship, or a challenging transition – often raise existential questions: How do I move forward? What truly matters? Who do I want to become?
As a humanist chaplain, I support people in navigating existential questions, especially during times of grief, trauma, or uncertainty. I’ve seen how a safe and empathetic environment can help restore clarity and direction when life feels off balance. My aim is to offer space for reflection and to support your own capacity for meaning-making, self-understanding, and growth. Together, we explore your values, identity, and what truly matters to you.
I work from the understanding that our experiences are shaped by both our inner vulnerability and the broader social and cultural dynamics we live within. Humanist counseling can offer space to explore how these forces impact our ways of being. By fostering an environment of inclusivity and respect, I support clients in connecting with existential experiences and seeking deeper meaning.
My approach is grounded in humanistic values and shaped by encounters with diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. I aim to create a space where complex questions about identity, belonging, and the tension between personal freedom and cultural expectations can be held with care. Whether you are dealing with displacement—literal or emotional—or wrestling with what it means to belong (in a body, a family, a community, a belief system), I am here to meet you where you are.
One-on-one counselling
Counseling sessions (50 minutes) are priced at €70.
Rituals
Ritual creation tailored to your needs – Price available upon request.
Collaborations
I am open to work together on projects that have an impact.
About me
I’m Nina, a Berlin-based humanist spiritual caregiver originally from Amsterdam.
As a humanist counselor and spiritual caregiver, I guide clients through spiritual, ethical, and existential questions.
In my practice I support individuals navigating questions of life and meaning, experiences of loss, and the impact of injustice. My approach is warm, socio-politically engaged and focussed on navigating questions of meaning.
During my psychology studies, I realized that some of my deeper questions remained unanswered. While I learned to analyze human behavior, I continued searching for ways to explore the existential questions I had about life. Questions like: How do we navigate grief, migration, illness, or the meaning of friendship? How do we relate to societal issues, such as not fitting into the normative ideas of society based on sexuality, gender, culture, or religion?
When I discovered the profession of humanist chaplaincy, I felt deeply inspired and passionate about finding a way to offer counseling that explores the deeper spiritual, ethical, and meaning-making questions we are confronted with. I believe that counseling is a space for self-exploration and liberation, as much as it is a place for empowerment and resistance.
The most valuable perspectives I bring to my work are grounded in social justice, feminist, and decolonial theories. Exploring ourselves through multiple dimensions—our lived experience, and the social, spiritual, existential, political, and cultural contexts we inhabit—can help us navigate the complex questions that arise from being human.
In my work, I’ve supported people through experiences of grief, trauma, sexual violence, and questions of consent. I have experience in providing trauma-informed care, particularly for survivors of sexual violence.
I’ve also worked in the field of migration, and have accompanied many queer individuals navigating existential questions around sexuality and gender identity.
In my practice it is my aim to make people feel seen, safe, and empowered. This includes a good portion of humor, open mindedness and unconditional acceptance.
Experiences
- September 2024 – May 2025
Humanist Counseling at Refugio – Berlin
Offered humanist spiritual care at Refugio, a community project that connects locals, refugees, and migrants through various programs. - November 2022 – June 2023
Humanist Counsellor at the Worldhouse
Worked as a humanist counselor at the Worldhouse, a center supporting undocumented individuals.
Offered guidance on spiritual and ethical questions concerning migration, belonging, queerness, religion, and identity.
Special focus on culturally sensitive dialogue, trauma-informed and intersectional counseling for queer and trans individuals. - September 2021 – June 2023
University of Humanistic Studies – Master – Utrecht
Graduated as a Humanist Chaplain with a Master of Arts in Humanistic Studies.
Specializations included: humanist ritualizing, postcolonial studies, gender studies, human rights, identity formation, marginalization processes, mediation, and social/transitional justice. - July 2021 – November 2022
Project Assistant – Sexual Consent Education
Worked on educational projects surrounding sexual consent and awareness. - September 2020 – August 2021
Humanist Counselor for the Municipality of Amsterdam – Survivors of Sexual Violence
Provided humanist counseling to survivors of sexual violence within municipal support networks. - September 2018 – 2021
University of Humanistic Studies – Bachelor – Utrecht
Completed a Bachelor’s degree in Humanistic Studies. - September 2016 – June 2017
University of Applied Sciences – Applied Psychology – Hogeschool van Amsterdam – Amsterdam
contact@ninabeijer.com
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Humanist Chaplaincy?
At turning points in life — the loss of a loved one, experiences of trauma or systemic oppression, or the start of a new chapter such as a relationship, birth, or major transition — profound questions often arise: How do I move forward? What truly matters? Who do I want to become? Humanist chaplaincy provides a space for reflection, dialogue, and meaning-making — without dogma or fixed answers. It’s about reconnecting with your values, exploring your inner world, and understanding your place within society and culture. -
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