FAQs About Therapy in Leiden, Amsterdam and Online

Yes. For the concerns most people bring to this kind of work — anxiety, depression, identity questions, relationship difficulties — online sessions produce outcomes comparable to in-person work. The most important factor in therapeutic outcomes is the quality of the relationship, and that develops just as naturally online.

For expats specifically, online therapy removes frictions like navigating a new city, or searching for an English-speaking therapist locally, and the consistency of weekly sessions is easier to maintain from your own environment.

In-person sessions take place at two quiet studios: in Leiden (Groene Maredijk 100, a short cycle from Leiden Centraal) and in Amsterdam (Sarphatistraat 14, near Frederiksplein and Weesperplein metro station). Both are calm, private rooms separate from a clinical or medical environment.

In-person availability is limited, so please mention your preferred location when booking your introductory call. Online sessions are also available across the Netherlands and Europe.

It's a conversation, not an assessment. We talk about what's brought you here and whatever feels most present. You're welcome to share as much or as little as feels right. At the end you decide whether you'd like to continue. There's no expectation that you will.

This is one of the most common concerns before a first session, and it rarely turns out to be the obstacle it felt like. Many people begin with something like: "I'm not sure exactly why I'm here, but something hasn't felt right for a while." That's a completely reasonable place to start and often more honest than a polished explanation.

If you struggle to find words, don’t worry. Not only can we slow down, but those sessions that start with “I don’t really know what to say today” often end up bringing forward something unexpectedly important. Also - silence is allowed. There's no correct way to do this.

Yes. Expat experience is a central focus of my practice, not simply a demographic I'm open to working with. There's a meaningful difference between a practitioner who happens to work in English and one who understands what relocation actually does — the identity questions, the particular loneliness, the exhaustion of constant cultural adaptation.

I work primarily with English-speaking clients in the Netherlands and across Europe, and in Slovene with Slovene-speaking clients.

Everything discussed is confidential, handled in accordance with GDPR and professional ethical standards. Sessions are encrypted and never recorded. Nothing is disclosed without your explicit consent, except where required by law.

If privacy at home is a concern (a shared space, thin walls) we can talk through options before we begin. Headphones, a parked car, a quiet space outside your usual environment: none of these are unusual arrangements.

Sessions are private-pay and are not reimbursed by Dutch health insurance providers. The first step is a completely free 15-minute introductory call, with no obligation to continue afterward.

Yes. I reserve a limited number of spaces at a reduced fee (€90 per individual session) for students, job-seekers, or anyone in a period of financial instability, as well as individuals experiencing personal hardship, navigating significant life transitions, or facing temporary financial dependency.

Because these spots are limited, please tick the sliding scale box when booking your introductory call, and we will talk through your situation together during the call to confirm availability.