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Abuse counselling & therapy in the Netherlands

Abuse can take many forms, including emotional, physical, psychological, or sexual abuse. It can happen in relationships, families, workplaces, or other environments, and its impact can be long-lasting.

 

If you’ve experienced abuse, you may struggle with trust, anxiety, low self-esteem, or feelings of shame or confusion. For expats and internationals, being far from familiar support systems can make it even harder to process what you’ve been through.

 

Therapy can provide a safe and confidential space to talk about your experiences, understand the impact, and begin to rebuild a sense of safety and control. A therapist can support you in processing trauma, setting boundaries, and moving forward at your own pace.

On this page, you’ll find English-speaking therapists, psychologists, and counsellors in the Netherlands who offer support for abuse and related challenges.

 

You can explore the profiles below to find a therapist who matches your needs and contact them directly.

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Maastricht
Roserije 410
6228DN Maastricht
Online also
Review: “I would definitely recommend her”
Hi, I'm Dilya, a therapist and counsellor based in Maastricht, offering services in Russian, English, and Dutch. As an expat myself, I have a deep understanding of the challenges that come with expat life. If you're navigating a crisis or feeling stuck, I provide counselling for individuals and couples to help you find your way forward an...
  • Abuse •
  • Emigration •
  • Anxiety and panic attacks •
  • Relathionship & couples
Hilversum
Juliusstraat 12
1223EN Hilversum
Online also
Review: “I trust her as a therapist”
Sometimes you can lose the connection with yourself. You run into the same problems over and over again in your work, your health, your relationship or your family. You want to change, but you don't know how to do it differently. In my practice, I’ll teach you to look at your patterns and obstacles with understanding and empathy and deter...
  • Abuse
Den Haag
Frankenslag 139
2582 HJ Den Haag
Online also
My specialties include IBS, trauma, stress, self-reinforcement and fears and phobias. Clients give me 5 stars. Questions, email me and I'll call you! As a therapist, I am here for your request for help. Together we will look for the solution. With hypnotherapy we go to the core in just a few sessions. In hypnosis (trance) you get closer t...
  • Abuse •
  • IBS •
  • Improve self image •
  • Trauma processing
Haarlem
Zaanenstraat 18
2022 CP Haarlem
Online also
Review: “Thank you Chris for your wonderful support!”
Do you long for a relationship in which you feel close and live your potential? In which you feel loved, supported and share your responsibility for creating a loving relationship? In which you can discuss sensitive issues with each other without endless fights? Do you want to regain trust in each other after infidelity? And want to rev...
  • Abuse •
  • emotion regulation •
  • anxiety •
  • grief
Den Bosch
126 Onderwijsboulevard
5223 DH Den Bosch
Online also
If you are looking for an experienced and recognized therapist / coach, then you are at the right place with me. Usually, an appointment can be made within two weeks - there is no waiting list - and we start the first session with an insightful conversation where we get to know each other. The practice in Den Bosch is centrally located ...
  • Abuse
Rotterdam
Peppelweg 46 C
3052 GL Rotterdam
Online also
Sometimes life gets stuck—in your relationship, your family, or within yourself. Change starts with self-awareness. As a Psychosocial and Gestalt Therapist, I help you gain clarity and take steps toward growth and healing. With a background in corporate coaching and training, I combine therapeutic methods like EFT, CBT, and body-focused w...
  • Abuse •
  • Couples Therapy •
  • Depression •
  • Systematic Therapy
Amsterdam
Reijnier vinkeleskade 9 1
1071 SP Amsterdam
Online also
Experienced relationship therapist and coach based in Amsterdam. No waiting list. EFT relationship therapy, EMDR trauma therapy, PESSO body based therapy and coaching.
  • Abuse
Amsterdam
Anitllenstraat 43
1058 GZ Amsterdam
Online also
Review: “Highly recommended to talk with Nicky”
Are you looking to live life to the fullest, boost your confidence, increase energy levels, connect with your emotions, or seek guidance for the next steps in your life or career? Together, we'll delve into your intrusive thoughts, the emotions that are linked to those thoughts, coping strategies, physical symptoms, secondary gains, core ...
  • Abuse
Francine - Psychologist

Francine | Psychologist

  • Dutch
  • English
  • German
Amsterdam
Cas Oorthuyskade 110
1087 BB Amsterdam
Online also
With over 25 years of experience, I offer therapy with care, honesty, and compassion. My way of working is practical, open, and straightforward. You are central in the therapy, because you know yourself best and understand your own challenges.
  • Abuse •
  • essential issues •
  • depression •
  • anxiety
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Online also
--- Currently, I only offer sessions online --- Hi! I'm Alice. I provide therapy in Italian and English for adults and teenagers. I blend empathy with insight and curiosity, bringing a nuanced understanding of mental health to support others on their path to healing, self-discovery, growth, and balance.
  • Abuse •
  • Eating disorders •
  • Depression and mood disorders •
  • Anxiety
The Hague
Parkstraat 22
2514 JK The Hague
Online also
Hi, I am İlkim, a licensed psychologist based in the Hague, Netherlands. As someone who is international in the Netherlands I know the unique mental health challenges this brings. I strongly believe therapy can support us in navigating through the waves of life by enhancing our psychological resilience. By cultivating resilience we go be...
  • Abuse •
  • Expat •
  • Trauma •
  • Perfectionism
Zaandam
Schokkerlaan 11
1503 JN Zaandam
Since 2015, I am a psychotherapist and hypnotherapist. I do EMDR therapy, breathing therapy and also Access Bars. Before I became a therapist I worked in medical science as a research technician. Here I developed my analytical skills as well as my English skills. (I lived 6 months in Canberra, Australia and 2 years in Toronto, Canada.) I...
  • Abuse
Nieuwerkerk aan den Ijssel
2914TW Nieuwerkerk aan den Ijssel
Online also
I am an experienced therapist who has recently relocated to NL from Scotland. I offer an warm and friendly approach and am told I have a good sense of humour! Please note I'm only working online at the moment. All enquiries welcome.
  • Abuse •
  • Neurodivergency •
  • Anxiety/Depression •
  • Trauma/PTSD/CPTSD
Zoetermeer
Dublinstraat 46
2713 HS Zoetermeer
Online also
"A life-changing experience inspired me to start this group practice, driven by a deep passion to support people through a wide range of mental and emotional struggles—towards growth, grip, and meaningful change. Because sometimes, we all need a little help in having a good conversation with ourselves."
  • Abuse
Amsterdam
Keizersgracht 394
1016 DV Amsterdam
Online also
I am an english and greek-speaking Psychologist in Amsterdam, offering both online and in-person therapy to adults, families and couples. I am an expat psychologist with a passion for warmth, acceptance, and empowerment. My goal is to help you develop self-awareness, resilience, and agency, so that you can move toward personal growth and...
  • Abuse •
  • Relationships/ Attachment •
  • Self-esteem •
  • Polyamory/ ENM
Soest
Albert Cuyplaan 59
3764TP Soest
Online also
My name is Carolina, and I work as an integrative hypnotherapist. In addition to hypnotherapy, I also work with IEMT, EMDR and IOPT (intention method). I offer individual therapy sessions. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, stress, addictions, trauma, unexplained physical symptoms, or other challenges in your life, I believe in the p...
  • Abuse
Vinkeveen
Herenweg 214
3645 DW Vinkeveen
Online also
Review: “I feel supported, understood, and encouraged”
Looking for support with stress, burnout, anxiety or career-related issues? You are warmly welcome at Lunova Psychology Practice in Vinkeveen, near Amsterdam. I offer tailored support and have extensive experience supporting international clients and expats. Together, we explore your needs and choose the right approach. I use talking ther...
  • Abuse •
  • Career/work related issues •
  • Burnout/ stress •
  • Anxiety
Zoetermeer
Dublinstraat 46
2717 HS Zoetermeer
Online also
Sjoerd is an empathic, intuitive & pragmatic therapist with a background in writing and copywriting. He is well experienced to help you 'rewrite your story.' You might not realise it yet, but your unconscious mind holds a powerful ability to support healing and personal growth. My role is to help you connect with that inner strength—right...
  • Abuse •
  • Grief & loss •
  • Codependency •
  • Depression
Zoetermeer
Dublinstraat 46
2717 HS Zoetermeer
Online also
As a psychosocial therapist, systemic family coach, video home trainer and trainer, I work in an integrative and experiential way. I look at all parts of a person and their context: emotions, thoughts, behaviour, the body, and the relationships and systems people are part of. These elements are connected and influence both the difficultie...
  • Abuse •
  • Grief & loss •
  • Codependency •
  • Depression
Zoetermeer
Dublinstraat 46
2717 HS Zoetermeer
Online also
As an integrative therapist, relationship therapist, EMDR therapist and coach, I offer a holistic approach that looks at all parts of a person: feelings, thoughts, actions, but also the physical, social and spiritual side. These parts are connected and play a role in both problems and solutions. That is why I focus on the whole person, no...
  • Abuse •
  • Trauma issues •
  • Grief counseling •
  • Relationship therapy
Seranie - Coaching - Counselling

Seranie | Coaching - Counselling

  • Dutch
  • English
  • Papiamentu
Zoetermeer
Dublinstraat 46
2713 HS Zoetermeer
Online also
Life brings new challenges at every stage. Most of the time, you find your own way forward. But sometimes, you get stuck — again and again. What now? What’s next? Seranie is an integrative coach & counselor, and a therapist-in-training. She also has personal experience with healing and change. With warmth, curiosity and empathy, she meet...
  • Abuse •
  • Self image •
  • Anxiety related issues •
  • Intergenerational trauma
Oosthuizen
Seevancksweg 46
1474HD Oosthuizen
Psychosocial therapy, hypnotherapy and EMDR for anxiety, trauma, stress and emotional challenges. A warm, personal and confidential practice in Oosthuizen, offering sessions in English and Dutch. Easily accessible from Hoorn, Purmerend, Volendam, Edam, Alkmaar and Amsterdam, with ample free parking. Sessions are tailored to your individua...
  • Abuse •
  • Trauma •
  • anxiety & phobias •
  • burnout
Den Haag
Parskstraat 22
2514 JK Den Haag
Online also
I believe that the goal of therapy is not to change yourself, but to discover what it truly means to be yourself.
  • Abuse •
  • Trauma •
  • Anxiety •
  • Depression
Den Haag
Parkstraat 22
Den Haag
Online also
Hi, I am a Licensed Psychologist (NIP) and Integrative Psychotherapist (i.t.) who listens deeply. We are all lost and pain sometimes. Here is a respectful and non-judgmental place to hold pain, bring clarity and work through old patterns that no longer serve you, reconnect with your authenticity, resilience, and foster relationships that ...
  • Abuse •
  • Anxiety •
  • Expat life •
  • Trauma
Rotterdam
Weena 70
3012CM Rotterdam
Online also
I am a Licensed Psychologist specializing in mental health, relationships, sexuality, LGBTQIA+ identities, and cross-cultural challenges. I provide compassionate, trauma-informed therapy with a humanistic approach to help you heal, grow, and build meaningful connections. Languages: English, German, Dutch.
  • Abuse •
  • anxiety •
  • depression •
  • trauma
Jiri - Psychologist

Jiri | Psychologist

  • Dutch
  • English
  • Spanish
Groningen
Brugstraat 7a
9712 AA Groningen
Online also
Do you end up using the same disfunctional paterns over and over again? Are negative feelings popping up all the time? Then you are more then welcome in my practice. I practice IFS, EMDR and CBT, but also use body focussing techniques stemming from, for example, mindfulness and yoga.
  • Abuse •
  • IFS •
  • EMDR/trauma •
  • CBT
Den Haag
Eisenhowerlaan 114
2517 KM Den Haag
Online also
Yoga Therapy, Emotional Therapy, Emotional Development, Personal development, Jungian Coaching, Depth psychology, Mindfulness, Breathwork, Psychosomatic Healing, Internal Family Systems, Intuitive, ACT, Somatic Experiencing, Den Haag, The Hague, Experienced Therapist, Psychotherapy, Consciousness integration, Spiritual mentor.
  • Abuse •
  • Complex trauma •
  • Depression /Anxiety •
  • Women's Health / Hormonal
Heemstede
Raadhuisstraat 56a
2101HH Heemstede
Online also
Do you sense that life holds more than simply getting through the day on autopilot? In my practice in Heemstede, I support women who long for greater calm, depth and connection with themselves. Through body-oriented (psycho)therapy, Somatic Experiencing®, EMDR and breathwork, I help you release tension, create space for emotions, and reco...
  • Abuse •
  • Body oriented (psycho)therapy •
  • Somatic Experiencing® •
  • NARM™
Amsterdam
Korte De Wittenstraat 21
1052DG Amsterdam
Online also
Most of the time you can take care of yourself just fine. But sometimes you can be in a place where you don't have the space or clarity to figure it all out by yourself. Then it can be useful to talk to a therapist. It can speed up the process because the sessions help you gain new insights more quickly and act on them. I work with proven...
  • Abuse •
  • Trauma •
  • Stress, burnout •
  • Couples counselling
Amsterdam
Middenweg 335
1098 VC Amsterdam
Online also
Improve your self-esteem, reduce anxiety and reduce stress. Overcome challenges at work or in your relationships. Heal from (childhood) traumas. I offer integrative hypnotherapy, psychosocial therapy, EMDR and EFT (emotional freedom techniques) supporting expats living in The Netherlands to improve their quality of life. Contact me for ...
  • Abuse
Stiens
Trijehoeksdyk 14
9051 LA Stiens
Online also
I am a psychodynamic therapist helping expats and English-speaking clients overcome anxiety, trauma, stress relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, the effects of narcissistic abuse and other difficulties in life. Using a warm, personal, and tailored approach, I combine psychodynamic therapy with evidence-informed methods to ...
  • Abuse •
  • Personal Development •
  • Anxiety •
  • Low Self-Esteem
Jan - Psychotherapy

Jan | Psychotherapy

  • Dutch
  • English
  • German
Arnhem
Meander 251
6825 MC Arnhem
Online also
Review: “Very happy and thankful for all treatment.”
I pay attention to you as a developing human being. I strive for you to live your life as fully as possible, as powerfully as possible - given your values and talents.
  • Abuse
Tilburg
Marlestraat 34
5045EL Tilburg
Online also
Hi everyone, glad to get the chance to introduce myself. I'm Marcella, married to Debby and living with her two kids Finn en Daantje and our frenchie Happy. We're blessed with the fact that we can combine work with taking care of eachother. Our passion: really seeing people, making contact and listening onconditionally. We believe that we...
  • Abuse
's-Graveland
Het Coachhuis, Noordereinde 56
1242 JJ 's-Graveland
Online also
We all run into problems every day. Some are easier to resolve or deal with than others, but no matter where an experience is on the continuum from mildly problematic to traumatic, there is a way back to regulation if we understand how the nervous system works. As we learn to become friends with our nervous system and anchor ourselves in ...
  • Abuse
Arnhem
Hellevoetsluisstraat 25
6843 HP Arnhem
Online also
Interested in hypnotherapy or psychosocial therapy? As a 20+ years experienced hypnotherapist I welcome you in my practice in Arnhem or online. The first and most important step in finding a good therapist is to experience that you are safe. We will work on the subjects that you choose, at your moment and in your pace. No forcing, stretc...
  • Abuse •
  • Physical problems •
  • Stress or burnout •
  • Anxiety
Wijster
Hamveld 3
9418 TK Wijster
Online also
* Stress: from overstimulation to burnout; * Fears: panic, phobias, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), PTSD; * Coping with autism; * Coping with cancer; * Chronic pain/MUPS: * Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS); * Weight loss by overweight; * Smoking cessation; * Pregnancy support.
  • Abuse •
  • Stress •
  • Burn-Out •
  • Anxiety
Emmen
Geuzingerbrink 94
7812NX Emmen
Online also
* Stress: from overstimulation to burnout; * Fears: panic, phobias, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), PTSD; * Coping with autism; * Coping with cancer; * Chronic pain/MUPS: * Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS); * Weight loss by overweight; * Smoking cessation; * Pregnancy support.
  • Abuse •
  • Stress •
  • Anxiety •
  • Coping with Autism
Driebergen-Rijsenburg
Rijsenburgselaan 11
3972EG Driebergen-Rijsenburg
Online also
Please feel welcome at my practice for psychosocial therapy, coaching, hypnotherapy and EMDR. My name is Mirjam and I am specialized in physical complaints, processing emotional events and exploring answers to life’s questions.
  • Abuse •
  • Hypnotherapy •
  • Stress •
  • Burnout
Arnhem
Hommelseweg 486
6821LX Arnhem
Feeling stressed, tired, or lonely? Body-oriented therapy helps release tension and suppressed emotions, not just by talking, but by experiencing. This approach quickly gets to the root of your issues, helping you reconnect with yourself, your strength, and a sense of ease. In my practice in Arnhem, I guide you, grounded towards more bala...
  • Abuse
Amsterdam
Rijnstraat 170
1079BV Amsterdam
Online also
My name is Niki. I’m a Psychosocial Therapist with 16+ years of experience helping people who feel stuck due to a difficult childhood, toxic family dynamics, low self-worth, or fear of rejection. I guide you in understanding your needs and boundaries, and in creating real change. I also support people facing family estrangement, especiall...
  • Abuse •
  • Relations •
  • Breakup/divorce •
  • (Narcissitic) abuse
Buren
Plantsoen 3
Buren
Online also
Every person experiences times in his or her life when things are going not so well. Times of fear, uncertainty or sadness. Dissatisfaction about yourself or contact with others, suffering from old patterns or unprocessed feelings. Sometimes you keep postponing decisions or something happens that turns your life upside down. This can man...
  • Abuse
Leiden
Groene Marendijk 100
2334CT Leiden
Online also
I am a registered psychotherapist and the last years I have been working with expats in different mental health organisations in the Netherlands. Therapy is possible in Greek, English and Dutch in Leiden and Amsterdam.
  • Abuse •
  • anxiety •
  • trauma •
  • depression
The Hague
Columbusstraat 288
2561AX The Hague
Online also
Welcome! I’m Barlas, a registered psychologist (NIP & vLOGO) and certified meditation and mindfulness teacher (IMMA & CPD) with over 13 years of full-time international clinical experience. I’ve supported thousands of individuals worldwide in their journey to heal, grow, and reparent themselves through a wide range of challenges. Fluent i...
  • Abuse •
  • Schema Therapy •
  • Childhood Trauma / C-PTSD •
  • Relationships / Personality
Heemstede
Cruquiusweg 1
2102 LS Heemstede
Are you experiencing stress or anxiety, feeling burned out, or still struggling with trauma or personal loss? Or are you facing work-related problems that you can no longer manage on your own? My goal is to truly understand your personal story and help you process what you have been through. Together, we work on increasing your insight, s...
  • Abuse •
  • Anxiety, phobias, panic •
  • Stress and burnout •
  • Trauma
Langweer
Efterom 16
8525EJ Langweer
Online also
After my clinical psychology studies i searched for an integration of psychology and spirituality, as I felt that the usual methods of psychotherapy often are treating symptoms instead of the sources of their arising. Nowadays I use a combination of mindfulness/presence and body-centered awareness as my main method of therapy/healing. Wi...
  • Abuse
Zeist
Prinses Maximalaan 17
3708 ZT Zeist
Online also
Are you stuck in your work, private life or relationship and do you want more control over your own life? Would you like support that helps you to get moving so that you can enjoy yourself again and continue as you would like? I have a practice for body-oriented psychotherapy and trauma therapy. Within my practice I treat various complai...
  • Abuse