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Cultural adjustment counselling & therapy in the Netherlands

Moving to a new country can be exciting, but it also comes with challenges. Cultural adjustment difficulties can include feeling out of place, struggling with different norms, or missing your home environment.

 

These challenges can affect your mood, identity, and sense of belonging. They may also impact your relationships.

 

Therapy can help you process these experiences and find ways to adapt while staying connected to your own identity. If cultural differences are affecting your relationship, couples therapy can support you in navigating these changes together.

On this page, you’ll find English-speaking therapists, psychologists, and counsellors in the Netherlands who offer support for cultural adjustment and related challenges. Many therapists offer both in-person and online sessions.

 

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...
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • Emigration •
  • Anxiety and panic attacks •
  • Relathionship & couples
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...
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • 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...
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • emotion regulation •
  • anxiety •
  • grief
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...
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • Couples Therapy •
  • Depression •
  • Systematic Therapy
The Hague
Laan van meerdervoort 538A
2563 BL The Hague
Online also
I am a integrative therapist/psychologist. I think life can be hard (sometimes). Therapy or counselling can help you to get unstuck.
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties
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.
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties
Haarlem
Zaanenstraat 18 18
2103 VP Haarlem
Online also
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.
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties
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.
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • 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.
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • 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...
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • 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...
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties
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.
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • Neurodivergency •
  • Anxiety/Depression •
  • Trauma/PTSD/CPTSD
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...
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • Relationships/ Attachment •
  • Self-esteem •
  • Polyamory/ ENM
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...
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • Career/work related issues •
  • Burnout/ stress •
  • Anxiety
Haarlem
Wagenweg 252
2012 NP Haarlem
Online also
Review: “I couldn’t recommend her more highly”
I’m Nataliya Redina, a NIP® Psychologist offering support to expatriates, couples, and international individuals in The Hague, Haarlem, and throughout the Netherlands. I provide therapy in English, Greek, and Russian, with sessions available in person at offices in The Hague and Haarlem, or online for flexible access.
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties
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.
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • 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 ...
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • Anxiety •
  • Expat life •
  • Trauma
Nijmegen
Hofstraat 25
Nijmegen
Online also
My name is Jacqueline. I'm a registered psychologist, therapist and coach in Nijmegen. I offer short-term person-centered, experiential and solution focused therapy and coaching for a variety of mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, low self esteem, burnout or stress.
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • Anxiety •
  • Depression •
  • Eating problems
Groningen
Damsterkade 9
9711SE Groningen
Online also
Support tailored to your personal or professional questions, from short-term or longer-term psychological support to working through a specific coaching question. I specialize in Strategic Coaching and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) I also work with CBT-protocols, mindfulness, and body-oriented methods. I have extensive experienc...
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties
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.
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • anxiety •
  • depression •
  • trauma
Den Bosch
Stationsplein 91
5211 BM Den Bosch
Online also
Personal, focused psychological care for adults (18+). As an English‑speaking GZ‑psychologist in ’s‑Hertogenbosch, I offer short‑term therapy, EMDR and support for anxiety, trauma, mood difficulties and recurring patterns. I currently do not have a waiting list.
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • Trauma •
  • Personality traits •
  • Interpersonal difficulties
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.
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • IFS •
  • EMDR/trauma •
  • CBT
Amersfoort
Muurhuizen 30
3811EJ Amersfoort
Online also
You take the biggest steps in life when you feel it's a necessity. You get stuck, something impactful happens to you or you end up in a crisis for some other reason. Or you've been struggling for a while and end up thinking: this is it, something needs to change. Could you use some help in finding your way forward? Feel free to contact me...
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • Non-monogamy, polyamory •
  • Sensitivity •
  • Anxiety
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.
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • Complex trauma •
  • Depression /Anxiety •
  • Women's Health / Hormonal
Breda
Moskesbaan 8
4823 AH Breda
Online also
Hello, my name is Nicolette and I would like to help you. I am a counselor, Psychologist and Relationship Therapist. You can come to me with a diversity of problems. I don't think anything is strange or weird. You are welcome to talk about the things that are of concern for you.
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • Psychological problems •
  • Relation problems •
  • Familie problems
Amstelveen
Mr F.A. van Hallweg 13
1181ZT Amstelveen
Online also
Warm, compassionate therapy for adults, children and families in Amstelveen and online. I offer IFS- and EMDR-informed support in English, Dutch and Finnish.
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • Trauma and difficult childhood •
  • Attachment difficulties •
  • Anxiety & emotional overwhelm
Dronten
De Drieslag 30
8251JZ Dronten
Looking for psychological support in the Netherlands? Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, burnout, loneliness or finding your way in a new environment? Or do you simply feel that things are not going as you would like? In my practice, I offer warm, personal and professional support in both English and Dutch. I work with adults, as we...
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties
Eindhoven
Torenallee 20
5617BC Eindhoven
Online also
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.
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • 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 ...
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties
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 ...
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • Personal Development •
  • Anxiety •
  • Low Self-Esteem
South Holland
Nederland
Online only
Hi, I'm Dr Eleftheria Koutsonika. As an expat myself, I know that living abroad is as much about loss as it is about opportunities. Whether you are navigating the pressures of student life, the challenges of the perinatal journey, exploring your identity, sexuality and relationships or or simply need someone to talk to, I provide a compas...
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • Bereavement, grief, loss •
  • Cultural adjustment •
  • Expat & migration issues
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.
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties
Amsterdam
Annabellaweg 63
1036KR Amsterdam
Online also
I am a registered psychosocial therapist, developmental psychologist, and Infant Mental Health (IMH) specialist with over 20 years of experience supporting children, adults, couples, and families. My work focuses on life transitions, relationships, parenthood, and emotional wellbeing. Together, we explore the pieces of your life story to ...
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • motherhood •
  • fatherhood •
  • Fertility
Maastricht
Bredestraat 1C
6211 HA Maastricht
Online also
Hi, my name is Andrei-Raul. I am a NIP Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist (COPSI - Romania), and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist (CBT). I help individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, and life challenges develop practical skills to feel better and live more fulfilling, value-driven lives. Together, we work on managing dif...
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • Anxiety & Depression •
  • Life transitions •
  • Emotional regulation
Leiden
Breetstraat 81
2311CK Leiden
Online also
English-language teletherapy for expats and internationals in the Netherlands. I bring a depth-oriented, existential approach to the challenges that come with building a life far from home — anxiety, disconnection, identity, and the complicated feelings that can come with leaving. American, Leiden-based, and accepting new clients.
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • Anxiety •
  • Depression •
  • Expat therapy
Antwerpen
12A Sergeyselsstraat - Borgerhout
2140 Antwerpen
Online also
You can come to me if you are looking for help with: * Choices in work and private life * transgressive behaviour * Stress and burnout * Fears and insecurities * Relationships (monogamous and non-monogamous)
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties
Utrecht
Maliebaan 82
3581 CW Utrecht
Online also
You can come to me if you are looking for help with: * Choices in work and private life * transgressive behaviour * Stress and burnout * Fears and insecurities * Relationships (monogamous and non-monogamous)
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties
Lelystad
Beemster
8244CE Lelystad
Online also
I care about Mental Health as well as understand that personal struggles have an impact on our emotional and psychological well-being. In other words, "how you feel about yourself on an individual basis matters to mental health" My experience as a counselling psychologist has made me understand that; "there is no right way to see and e...
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • Anxiety GAD •
  • Work Place Depression •
  • Cultural problems
Felicia - Psychologist NIP

Felicia | Psychologist NIP

  • Dutch
  • English
  • German
Delft
Delftstede, Phoenixstraat 66 Room 126
2611 AM Delft
Online also
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.
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • 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...
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • Anxiety •
  • Stress & Burnout •
  • Self confidence
Amsterdam
Domselaerstraat 110
1093 MA Amsterdam
Online also
Explore your way into recognising and breaking patterns, dismantle blockages and work through themes such as stress, insecurity, doubt, setting boundaries and confidence. Connect to your feelings and intuition and discover how you can convert this into actions towards reaching your personal goals. I offer tailored support which, among o...
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • Hypnotherapy •
  • Brainspotting •
  • Systemic Work
Wageningen
Generaal Foulkesweg 2A
6703 BR Wageningen
Online also
English spoken therapy/coaching/counselling for international adults and young adults in Wageningen. Do you get overwhelmed easily , overthink too much, feel too stressed or would you like to feel better about yourself? My name is Annet and as a psychosocial therapist I love working with people from different nationalities and background...
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • High sensitivity •
  • Stress •
  • Inner child work / trauma
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...
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties
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.
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • Highly sensitive people (HSP) •
  • Gifted people •
  • (Early) Childhood trauma
'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 ...
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties
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...
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • Physical problems •
  • Stress or burnout •
  • Anxiety
Haren
Perklaan 22
9752 GP Haren
My name is Maurice, I am a Gestalt therapist, wich is a form of psychotherapy, and I work in a private practice in Haren (Groningen). I offer psychotherapy and life coaching to people aging from 18 yo. If you experience troublesome thoughts, struggle with emotions, experienced traumatic events in your life or are in need for a listening e...
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • Gestalt therapy •
  • Coaching •
  • Counselling
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.
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • Stress •
  • Burn-Out •
  • Anxiety
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.
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • Hypnotherapy •
  • Stress •
  • Burnout
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...
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • Relations •
  • Breakup/divorce •
  • (Narcissitic) abuse
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Frequently asked questions

  1. What is culture shock?

    Culture shock is the emotional reaction to living in a new culture, often including confusion or frustration.

  2. How long does cultural adjustment take?

    It varies, but many people need several months to feel settled.

  3. How can therapy help with cultural adjustment?

    Therapy can support you in adapting, managing stress, and building a sense of belonging.