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.
A referral letter from a GP (huisarts) is not needed. Contact your insurance company beforehand to see if there is possibility of reimbursement.
Expats are generally at a higher risk of suffering from burnout. Burnout is exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged emotional, physical, and mental stress, usually work related.
Anxiety is a normal feeling of fear or apprehension about what’s to come. But if your feelings of anxiety are intense and interfering with your life, it might be time to take action.
Depression may be described as feelings of sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with your everyday activities. It can be more than a constant state of sadness or feeling “blue.”
Did you know that our brain has what I call “bugs” that can cause distorted thinking? Just like software bugs can cause programs to produce erroneous results, cognitive distortions are like bugs of our brain Read more…
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.
I wrote a psychology book with AI! A useful guide to understanding and improving your overall psychological well-being. Through this book, you will learn about the importance of psychological well-being and debunk common myths about it.
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
