OCD Therapists in Amsterdam, Netherlands

OCD thinking can create a cycle of intrusive thoughts, anxiety, doubt, and overwhelm that feels difficult to switch off. Our work focuses on understanding the patterns behind the distress, reducing the emotional intensity attached to unwanted thoughts, and developing practical tools to respond differently so you can experience greater calm and control.

Living with obsessive thoughts or compulsive behaviours can feel exhausting and isolating. OCD isn’t a lack of willpower—it’s a pattern wired into the brain that can be shifted with the right support. In our work together, I draw on neuroscience-based therapies, BWRT®, and practical coaching strategies to help calm intrusive thoughts, reduce compulsions, and create new, healthier pathways in the mind. Alongside this, practices such as mindfulness and energy work can support you in finding greater balance, self-compassion, and peace of mind. Together, we’ll work at both the conscious and subconscious level so you can reclaim a sense of freedom and control in your life.

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 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

	50%	In Person and Online
	50%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

100%	Behavioral Therapy
100%	Hypnotherapy
100%	Integrative Therapy
100%	Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
100%	Somatic Therapy
50%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
50%	Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Ages Served

100%	Adult
50%	Senior
50%	Teen
50%	Young Adult

Client Focus

50%

Women

OCD therapists in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Leonie M Dippenaar

Jayne LESLEY Allen