About

About Sheona McEwan

Bilingual Therapist & Educator for Expat Children and Families in The Hague & Online

I'm Sheona McEwan, a Scottish–Dutch bilingual counselor, educator, and imagery practitioner with over 20 years of experience supporting children and families across the globe. Since 2011, I’ve worked in private practice in The Hague, offering emotional, behavioural, and educational support for children and teens—especially those from international and expat backgrounds.

Whether your child is facing anxiety, learning difficulties like dyslexia or dyscalculia, or emotional challenges related to life transitions, I offer a warm, professional, and creative space to help them grow and thrive.

My Background

I hold a strong foundation in both education and mental health, with the following qualifications:

Undergraduate in Psychology
Masters in School Counseling
PGCE in Primary Education
Masters in Special Needs Education

I began my career as a special needs teacher and school counselor at leading international schools, including:

American International School of Vienna
International School of Bangkok
International School of London

These roles gave me a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by expat children, third-culture kids, and their families.

A Holistic Approach to Supporting Children

While living in Thailand, I became increasingly interested in holistic and creative approaches to child development. I trained in mindfulness for children (.b Foundation) and completed certification in Saphire® Guided Imagery with Dr. Catherine Shainberg at the School of Images in New York.

Today, I combine this expertise in education, counseling, and imagery to offer a unique therapeutic approach that supports the whole child—emotionally, socially, and academically.

Founder of DreamKids™ – Imagery for Children

Alongside Dr. Catherine Shainberg, I co-created DreamKids™, an innovative program that uses guided imagery, waking dreaming, and storytelling to help children access their inner world, manage big emotions, and discover their own problem-solving strengths.
DreamKids™ is designed for:

Children struggling with anxiety, nightmares, or emotional regulation
Kids who find it hard to talk about their feelings
Highly sensitive or imaginative children
Parents and professionals seeking new tools for child-centered support

I also run professional training sessions for educators, counselors, and therapists who wish to integrate imagery into their work with children.

Areas of Specialisation

I offer individual and family sessions—online, at my private practice in Benoordenhout (The Hague), and in collaboration with schools. My services include:

🎓 Educational Support