About us

What do we do?

We help you find a mediator or lawyer who speaks your language. Literally.

We understand that dealing with legal matters is not a fun situation to be in. On top of that, unless you are super fluent in Dutch, finding information on how to tackle the situation can be a nightmare. We connect you with a legal professional who can answer any questions you may have and create a game plan with you, in the language you are most comfortable in.

As a bonus, you can find basic information in our FAQ, such as what a lawyer or mediator does, what costs can be expected, etc. That way, you have a neutral source of information to start your search for your perfect legal match.

Our services are free of charge for those searching for a mediator or lawyer. We aim to empower you to deal with and solve the matter at hand by connecting you with a legal professional that speaks your language.

Founding story

Counselr was founded by Sabine Imdahl (she/her), a passionate advocate for equal access to the justice system.

Originally from Germany, Sabine moved to the Netherlands to study law at Maastricht University. She is both a lawyer and a mediator, registered with the Dutch Bar Association since 2013 and an MfN-qualified mediator since 2020. Her expertise lies in (international) family law, where she brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to her practice.

Sabine founded Counselr after witnessing how much expats in the Netherlands struggle to find the right legal support. Counselr represents her vision to level the playing field.

Alongside her work at Counselr, Sabine also serves as a lawyer and mediator for an insurance company. To maintain impartiality, she does not take on any mandates from Counselr users.