Being an expat myself, I have a deep understanding of the circumstances which may create (extra) distress for you as an international.
I combine and tailor the use of evidence based therapy methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR and Schema Therapy.
You might get reimbursed for therapy through your supplementary health insurance (aanvullende verzekering). No GP (huisarts) referral needed. >Check our guide for details.
"I spent a session with Cevdet working on my arachnophobia. I was a bit late with planning the session, but really needed it since I was going on a big trip. Cevdet was so kind to squeeze me into his schedule anyway. The session itself was very comfortable and interesting. He is a very kind and understanding person who will do everything in his power to make you feel welcome, comfortable, and understood. The fact that he explained the mechanism and took the time to answer all of my questions really helped with my understanding. Even though one session is not enough to master the phobia, it was already enough to take the edge off and I've been enjoying my trip (and my life!) more because of it. Thank you, Cevdet!"
"I had always struggled with swimming, despite being a good swimmer. The problem wasn’t my ability to swim, but my fear of deep water. As a child, I had fallen into a well at sea, and ever since, I couldn’t swim far out, even though I was capable. A friend recommended I meet with Cevdet, and due to my time restrictions I could only have one session. To be honest, I didn’t expect much, but the day after our session, I went into the sea, and my fear was completely gone. Within a couple of days, I was jumping off the pier and even chatting with my friend while swimming in deep water. I’m incredibly grateful to Cevdet for helping me overcome this long-standing fear."
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Schema therapy is an integrative treatment method. It helps you become aware of your feelings and thoughts and helps you overcome stubborn patterns of behavior.
Address: Middelstegracht 131, 2312 TV Leiden
Email: info@expatpsychology.nl
Phone: +31 6 25 57 10 36 (scheduled calls)
Office Hours: Saturday 09:00 – 14:00
Online Hours: Monday to Friday 13:00 – 21:00
