Female Therapists in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Hi, my name is Anna. I hope this page helps you see if we'd be a good fit! My journey to therapy actually started in a dance studio. I was working as a teaching artist and performer when one of my students—a boy on the autism spectrum—joined my class at his therapist's suggestion.Watching him open up and grow through creative expression was incredible. That's when it clicked for me: the arts and therapy together were something powerful, something I needed to understand more deeply. The next fall, I enrolled at New York University for my master's degree. Now this is what I do! Life can be wonderful and challenging in equal measure—and you don't have to navigate the hard parts alone. Together, we'll work to help you feel more connected: to yourself, to others, and to the life you want to be living.

The foundation of any therapy work is the connection between you and your therapist. If you put your trust in me, I'll do my best to put you at ease, to help you open up, to guide you through your transformation. Our connection will be a safe, nourishing space for your change.

I provide CBT, ACT, mindfulness, Compassion-Focused Therapy and counselling for various mental health difficulties, tailored according to your needs. This may include therapy for depression, anxiety, panic attacks, low self-esteem, OCD, trauma, PTSD, work-place conflict, stress/ burnout, anger problems, chronic pain, chronic fatigue, Post-Covid Syndrome (Long Covid) and Functional Neurological Disorders. I provide coaching for ADHD and addictions, and I'm trained in tailoring therapy sessions for autistic clients. I'm also trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy for relationship problems.

I am an international online therapist and believe that change is always possible, no matter your age or stage in life. Mny people I work with come to me feeling stuck, overwhelmed. or ready for something new. but unsure how to move forward. My role is to walk along side you providing cutting edge therapy, practical tools and comapssinate support allowing you to make sense of what is happening and take clear step forward. My approach is rooted in neuroscience which means I focus on how the brain shapes thoughts , behaviours and emotionsand ow it can be gently rewired for lasting change. At hte same time I understand that therapy is deeply personal, and I bring warmth, empathy and respect for your unique journey. Together we will uncover unhelpful patterns, restore balance , and help you reconnect with your best self, being the best youcan.

Finding the right counsellor for you is one of the most important parts that will make therapy more effective and successful for you. Its not just about our qualifications but how we connect and work together. I am a Neurodivergent counsellor and have found this out very late in life, I understand how it feels to just not fit in or be able to conform to the 'norms' of society, to struggle to work out why we are different. How to find ways to learn who you are and love all those 'quirks' that make us different. I understand how this feels and will work with you to help you find your way to manage what you are experiencing. I have learnt experience with CNBC - childless not by choice and Chronic Pain & Fatigue conditions. With both of these I find it can really be beneficial that I have an understanding of how it feels and not just how it is to study these experiences. As well as working with Adults I also work as a counsellor with young people in schools, colleges and my private practice.

Amsterdam's progressive culture has historically made therapy and self-reflection a normalized part of city life, and the city has a well-developed private ecosystem serving its large international and expat population. The Dutch public mental health system (GGZ) provides psychiatric and psychological care, though waiting times for publicly funded slots are long and many residents access private therapy through supplementary health insurance. Amsterdam's large Moroccan, Surinamese, Turkish, and Indonesian communities drive demand for culturally aware and multilingual therapists. The city's severe housing shortage has created sustained financial anxiety, and therapists here frequently address the stress of maintaining affordable living in one of Europe's most expensive cities.

Gender ID

100%

Female

Session Type

	60%	In Person and Online
	40%	Online Only

Top Specialties

100%	Anxiety or Fears
80%	Stress
80%	Women's Issues
60%	Depression
60%	Chronic Pain or Illness
60%	Self Esteem
40%	Child or Adolescent Issues

Ages Served

100%	Adult
80%	Young Adult
80%	Senior
60%	Teen
20%	Children

Client Focus

80%	Women
60%	LGBTQ+
40%	Asian
40%	Hindu
40%	Persons with Disabilities

Female therapists in Amsterdam, Netherlands NL

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