Couples counselling in Amsterdam & online

Culturally sensitive therapy for expats, international couples, and long-distance relationships.

Moving or living abroad can have a toll on your love life. Cultural differences, adaptation and the lack of a strong social network are just a few of the challenges that international couples are navigating.

Couples counselling can be done in person in Amsterdam or online, completely in English.

Amsterdam

In-person couples counselling Amsterdam for expats

Online

Online couples counselling

Common challenges for internationals & expat couples

  • Lack of Local Support System: high expectations towards the partner because family and friends are far away

  • Relocation Stress & Career Pressure: you lost connection to one another while handling an endless to-do-list next to a demanding career

  • Cultural & Communication Differences: differing expectations towards relationship and family

Systemic couples counselling

What you can expect:

Couples counselling is a safe space for both of you to share your feelings and be vulnerable. My work is emotionally focused and culturally sensitive. Together we look at the problem and the resources that can help you move forward. Where needed, we complement with singular counseling sessions.

Benefits of couples counselling for expats

Couples counselling can help you with:

  • Better communication: listen to one another more carefully

  • Conflict resolution: learn strategies to de-escalate and spot repetitive patterns

  • Empathy: put yourself into the other person’s shoes