Sessions can be conducted both online and in-person at my studio in the centre of Amsterdam.
The initial 20-minute introductory online session is free of charge.
Individual psychological therapy is a supportive service aimed at addressing emotional, behavioural, and relational issues through talk therapy. Through attentive listening and guidance, the client explores their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours to develop greater self-awareness and achieve goals for positive change.
Couples therapy is a psychological support service for couples facing relational issues. Through attentive listening and guidance, the couple explores their communication problems, conflicts, and relational dynamics to develop greater self-awareness and achieve goals for positive change in their relationship.
The personal growth and development path is an individual support service aimed at improving quality of life and psychological well-being. Through exploring their emotions, thoughts, and behaviours, the client gains greater self-awareness and develops skills and strategies to manage daily challenges and achieve their life goals.
Hypnotherapy sessions are a psychological support service based on hypnosis, a technique that induces a deep state of relaxation to access the subconscious mind. Through hypnosis, the client can explore and resolve emotional, behavioural, and physical issues, enhance self-awareness, and increase psychological well-being.
Cancellation Policy: For scheduled sessions, they must be cancelled at least 48 hours in advance of the agreed date and time. If a session is cancelled beyond this time limit, the client will be responsible for payment of the cancelled session, regardless of the nature of personal reasons.
Psychologists are university-trained and registered professionals who assist individuals with challenges they face in their lives, including depression, anxiety, stress, relational difficulties, and mental health problems. Their focus is on customising treatment plans to help clients develop skills and techniques to cope with difficulties and prevent ongoing issues. They often utilise a combination of appropriate therapies tailored to the situation.
Psychiatrists, on the other hand, are specialised medical doctors who have obtained additional qualifications to practise in the field of psychiatry. They specialise in the diagnosis and medical treatment of mental illnesses and have the ability to prescribe medication and use other therapies.
In general, the therapeutic paths I offer typically range from a minimum of 8 sessions to a maximum of 24 sessions, with a total duration of up to 6 months. However, each therapeutic relationship is unique, and adjustments can be made based on the needs of the client, if necessary.
Yes, you can have online sessions. This treatment option has become increasingly popular in recent years and can be a convenient and flexible choice for those who have difficulty attending in-person sessions.
Online sessions can be conducted via video calls using a computer or smartphone. However, it’s important to note that not all forms of therapy are suitable for online sessions, and some conditions may require an in-person assessment and treatment. Therefore, it’s important to discuss your specific needs during the initial consultation to determine if online sessions are appropriate for you.
An individual therapy session lasts for 60 minutes. Couples sessions also last for 60 minutes. The hypnotherapy session lasts for 150 minutes.
Yes, you can interrupt therapy at any time. However, it is advisable to discuss the interruption with your therapist to provide closure to the work done together. If the interruption is due to difficulties during the sessions, it is important to discuss them with the therapist because not all therapists are suitable for everyone, and not all clients feel comfortable with a particular therapist. Disappearing without giving explanations is not a good idea because it can leave a sense of uncertainty and unresolved issues that do not help in managing mental health problems.
The psychologist has a professional and legal duty of confidentiality. This means that in the event of a violation, they can be reported and held liable civilly and criminally (if the leaked information causes harm), as well as professionally. The only exception is if I have reasonable grounds to believe that a client is about to commit harm to others (e.g., a paedophile confesses a plan to me that I consider truthful and plausible to abduct a child), then I can choose to report it.
To protect the client, even when facing a judge, a psychologist may exercise the option to maintain professional confidentiality or privately confer with the judge.
Communications with colleagues are not covered by confidentiality, as they are also bound by professional secrecy, but only to the extent necessary for supervision or teamwork. In supervision with a colleague, I would never disclose names and surnames.