Are you looking for an English-speaking therapist in Zoetermeer, or would you prefer to have your therapy sessions online?
I offer therapy and coaching in English for adults who are struggling with emotional, personal or relationship issues. Sessions can take place at my practice in Zoetermeer or online, allowing you to choose what works best for you.
English-speaking therapy
Living and working in the Netherlands while communicating mainly in English can make it especially important to find a therapist with whom you can express yourself comfortably.
You may be dealing with a specific problem, such as anxiety, stress, burnout or trauma. Or perhaps you simply feel stuck and know that something in your life needs to change.
You don't need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. Together, we can explore what is happening, what is keeping you stuck and what you need in order to move forward.
What can I help you with?
You can come to me for support with a wide range of issues, including:
- anxiety, fear and panic;
- stress and burnout;
- trauma, PTSD and CPTSD;
- grief, bereavement and loss;
- depression and low mood;
- insecurity and low self-esteem;
- setting boundaries;
- loneliness;
- perfectionism;
- sleep problems;
- relationship and communication difficulties;
- work-related issues and workplace stress;
- career challenges;
- coping with illness, disability or loss of health;
- questions about meaning, direction and purpose in life.
I also work with people who may not have a clearly defined psychological problem but feel that they are stuck, have lost direction or want to make changes in their personal or professional life.
An integrative approach
Every person is different, so I don't believe in using one therapeutic method for everyone.
I work from an integrative perspective. This means that we look at you as a whole person and choose an approach that fits your situation, your goals and what you need at that particular stage of the process.
Depending on your needs, therapy may involve conversation and reflection as well as more experiential or body-oriented ways of working.
I can also use methods such as EMDR and hypnotherapy as part of the therapeutic process.
The method itself is never the starting point. We first look at what is happening in your life and what may help you create meaningful change.
Couples therapy in English
I also offer couples therapy in English.
You may find that conversations repeatedly end in frustration, that you no longer feel as connected as you once did or that trust within your relationship has been damaged.
Other couples struggle with differences around closeness and independence, attachment issues or the combination of being both business and romantic partners.
In couples therapy, we look at the patterns that have developed between you and explore how you can communicate more openly, listen differently and rebuild connection and trust.
Therapy in Zoetermeer or online
You can choose whether you would like your sessions to take place at my practice in Zoetermeer or online.
Online sessions can take place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom. You don't necessarily have to choose one format for your entire therapy process: depending on your situation, sessions can take place face-to-face or online.
EMDR therapy can also be provided online when this is appropriate for your situation.
This flexibility can be particularly useful if you live outside Zoetermeer, travel regularly or simply find it easier to attend some sessions from home.
A good conversation with yourself
For me, therapy is not only about reducing symptoms. It is also about understanding yourself better.
What are you feeling? What do you need? Which patterns keep returning? What is holding you back? And what would you like to change?
Sometimes we all need some help having that good conversation with ourselves.
Together, we explore what is going on and what can help you regain clarity, confidence and a sense of direction.
Would you like to know more or make an appointment? Feel free to contact me.
Bob
Registered with VIT and RBCZ
