Life in another country creates its own unique set of challenges and opportunities for growth and development. Unfortunately it may also put strain on precious relationships. I am very comfortable working with couples that go through such a phase of adjustment. In sessions I aim to tap into the couple’s core of strength and love, will work on de-escalating conflict, and work towards increased mutual understanding and improving communication. It goes without saying that my basic stance is neutral, non-blaming, and non-pathologizing.
My training has been in a wide range of techniques for couples therapy. I am a fully accredited family- and couples therapist, both in the United Kingdom and in the Netherlands.
Couples Therapy Amsterdam
- Systemic psychotherapy
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Client centered counseling
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Brief Eclectic Psychotherapy for Psychotrauma (BEPP)
- Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET).
Dutch health insurance will usually not cover the cost of couples therapy. However, you may be able to get part of the cost reimbursed if one of you has a doctor’s referral.