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Addiction Counselling & Therapy in the Netherlands

If you’re looking for support for addiction in the Netherlands, you’re not alone. Addiction can affect many areas of life, including relationships, work, mental health, and overall wellbeing.

Addiction is not just about substances—it can also involve behaviours such as gambling, internet use, or other compulsive patterns. Therapy can help you understand the underlying causes and develop healthier coping strategies.

For expats and internationals, addiction-related challenges can sometimes be linked to stress, loneliness, or major life transitions such as moving abroad.

On this page, you’ll find English-speaking therapists, psychologists, and counsellors in the Netherlands who offer support for addiction 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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32 therapists found.
Maastricht
Roserije 410
6228DN Maastricht
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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...
  • Addiction •
  • Emigration •
  • Anxiety and panic attacks •
  • Relathionship & couples
Hilversum
Juliusstraat 12
1223EN Hilversum
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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...
  • Addiction
Den Haag
Frankenslag 139
2582 HJ Den Haag
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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...
  • Addiction •
  • IBS •
  • Improve self image •
  • Trauma processing
Haarlem
Zaanenstraat 18
2022 CP Haarlem
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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...
  • Addiction •
  • emotion regulation •
  • anxiety •
  • grief
Den Bosch
126 Onderwijsboulevard
5223 DH Den Bosch
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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 ...
  • Addiction
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...
  • Addiction •
  • Couples Therapy •
  • Depression •
  • Systematic Therapy
Haarlem
Zaanenstraat 18 18
2103 VP Haarlem
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Review: “I'm so glad we came!”
Are you an english speaking person, juggling with the stress of life? Feeling unbalanced, stressed, easily triggered? Maybe there are cultural issues bothering you. Or you tend to overthink or overeat or have other addiction driven behavior. I see all forms of addiction as a way of coping with feelings.
  • Addiction
Utrecht
3 Wittevrouwensingel
3514AL Utrecht
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Certified System Therapist NVRG for Family Therapy, Relationship Therapy, Individual Therapy and Supervision. Specialized in EFT, Attachment, eating disorders, addiction, adults and youth. I work with all forms of relationships, gender and gender experience.
  • Addiction
Zoetermeer
Dublinstraat 46
2713 HS Zoetermeer
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"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."
  • Addiction
Meppel
Noordeinde 24 - Kasteel Noordeinde
7941AT Meppel
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My name is Annemieke. I love to "walk" with you for a while and explore what can help you to make new steps in your personal development. We look at what is in the way for you to reach your goals. We work in a bodyoriented way, so its not only talking, but also time to slow down and feel and connect to your deeper layers of inner self. W...
  • Addiction •
  • Body oriented psychotherapy •
  • NARM •
  • SE
Soest
Albert Cuyplaan 59
3764TP Soest
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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...
  • Addiction
Vinkeveen
Herenweg 214
3645 DW Vinkeveen
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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...
  • Addiction •
  • Career/work related issues •
  • Burnout/ stress •
  • Anxiety
Zoetermeer
Dublinstraat 46
2717 HS Zoetermeer
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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...
  • addiction •
  • Grief & loss •
  • Codependency •
  • Depression
Zoetermeer
Dublinstraat 46
2717 HS Zoetermeer
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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...
  • addiction •
  • 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...
  • Addiction •
  • Trauma issues •
  • Grief counseling •
  • Relationship therapy
Seranie - Coaching - Counselling

Seranie | Coaching - Counselling

  • Dutch
  • English
  • Papiamentu
Zoetermeer
Dublinstraat 46
2713 HS Zoetermeer
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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...
  • Addiction •
  • 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...
  • Addiction •
  • Trauma •
  • anxiety & phobias •
  • burnout
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.
  • Addiction •
  • IFS •
  • EMDR/trauma •
  • CBT
Den Haag
Eisenhowerlaan 114
2517 KM Den Haag
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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.
  • Addiction •
  • Complex trauma •
  • Depression /Anxiety •
  • Women's Health / Hormonal
Eindhoven
Torenallee 20
5617BC Eindhoven
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Welcome to our psychology practice, located in the city centre of Eindhoven at Strijp-S. Ineke and Rebekah are both Psychologists and Couple therapists, they are here to help you with all kinds of questions and problems.
  • Addiction •
  • Burnout •
  • Couple counseling •
  • Couple therapy
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 ...
  • Addiction
Stiens
Trijehoeksdyk 14
9051 LA Stiens
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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 ...
  • Addiction •
  • Personal Development •
  • Anxiety •
  • Low Self-Esteem
Felicia - Psychologist NIP

Felicia | Psychologist NIP

  • Dutch
  • English
  • German
Delft
Delftstede, Phoenixstraat 66 Room 126
2611 AM Delft
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Review: “Created a very comfortable environment to be able to talk and express my feelings”
I specialise in "addiction" (substance abuse, gambling, unhealthy phone/social media use), bulimia (binge eating) and AD(H)D. I also work with any combination of these, and with underlying issues such as depression, mood swings, anxiety, negative self-image, relationship problems, communication and much more.
  • Addiction •
  • Substance use, Gambling •
  • Boulimia/Binge eating •
  • ADHD
Hobrede
Oud-Raeffeldamweg 2
1477 EG Hobrede
Do you feel stressed or do you have feelings of fear? Or are you stuck in a trauma or personal loss? Or do you face certain problems at work that you cannot handle any longer? My ambition is to understand your story and support you to deal with what has happened to you. Together we increase your self-awareness, competences and self-confid...
  • Addiction •
  • Anxiety •
  • Stress & Burnout •
  • Self confidence
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...
  • Addiction
Purmerend
Tuinstee 61
1446 HH Purmerend
We all want to function well in our lives and we usually succeed, but sometimes we encounter things where we could use some help. I offer you this help when it comes to problems that you're not yet able to solve on your own. My professional guidance offers you clear insights, handy tools as well as methods that enable you to make positive...
  • Addiction
Elst-Utrecht
Houweg 24
3921 DB Elst-Utrecht
Online also
Hi, I'm Tineke, a psychologist with a special interest in high sensitive and gifted people with a history of trauma (whether known or unknown). My goal as a therapist for you is to create more insight and freedom in yourself as a person.
  • Addiction •
  • Highly sensitive people (HSP) •
  • Gifted people •
  • (Early) Childhood trauma
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...
  • Addiction •
  • Physical problems •
  • Stress or burnout •
  • Anxiety
Amsterdam
Rijnstraat 170
1079BV Amsterdam
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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...
  • Addiction •
  • Relations •
  • Breakup/divorce •
  • (Narcissitic) abuse
Valkenswaard
12C Pastoor Heerkensdreef
5552 BG Valkenswaard
Online also
Psychosocial hypnotherapy for issues such as fears and phobias, chronic pain, living loss due to illness and pain, limiting beliefs and irrational thoughts, self-image, self-confidence, and weight loss. Specializing in emetophobia and virtual gastric banding.
  • Addiction •
  • Emetophobia •
  • Fears, fobias and anxiety •
  • Physical and emotional pain
Almere
De Realiteit 7
1316 TA Almere
Online also
As a psychosocial and hypnotherapist, I assist in finding relief from a wide range of psychological and physical challenges. With empathy and attention, I guide clients through their transformation process.
  • Addiction •
  • Regaining confindence •
  • Connecting with authenticity •
  • Breaking harmful habits
Amsterdam
Kabelweg 22 Unit 3.02
1014 AX Amsterdam
Online also
My name is Halima. Choosing a life of expatriation was for me, and still is, a precious journey of holding on and letting go. Not only as a person, also professionally. I am fully certified to offer a range of selected experiential interventions such as Mindfulness, Trance, Hypnoses and Brainspotting during individual therapy sessions.
  • Addiction •
  • Cultural conflicts •
  • Communication •
  • Burnout recovery/reintegration

Frequently asked questions

  1. What is addiction?

    Addiction is a condition where a person becomes dependent on substances or behaviours despite negative consequences.

  2. What types of addiction can therapy help with?

    Therapy can support substance addiction as well as behavioural addictions such as gambling, alcohol use, internet use, or compulsive behaviours.

  3. Can therapy help with addiction?

    Yes, therapy can help you understand underlying causes, develop coping strategies, and work towards recovery.

  4. Is addiction linked to mental health?

    Yes, addiction is often connected to stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, or emotional difficulties.

  5. Can expats struggle more with addiction?

    Yes, factors such as isolation, stress, and cultural adjustment can increase vulnerability for expats.