• For Individuals & Couples
  • In The Netherlands
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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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Hilversum
Planetenstraat 62
1223 GV Hilversum
Online also
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? I'm Barbara, a coach and therapist offering professional support for young adults (18+) and adults facing life's challenges. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, sadness, relationship issues, or simply feeling lost, I can help you find clarity and move forward with confidence. My approach combines practica...
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • anxiety •
  • depressed feelings •
  • Social anxiety
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.
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • 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...
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • Schema Therapy •
  • Childhood Trauma / C-PTSD •
  • Relationships / Personality
Leiden
Schipholweg 103
2316XC Leiden
Online also
Hi! If you're an expat/international, and are struggling with your mental health, then you're welcome at my practice in Leiden! I am an international psychologist (Indian) and having been through the struggles that most expats face, I am able to empathise with those themes. My basis lies in the client-centered approach (holding genuinene...
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties
Groningen
Zuidepark 18
9724 AG Groningen
Online also
I am a psychologist (NIP) and ACT therapist based in Groningen. I help internationals and Dutch clients manage stress, anxiety, burnout, and life transitions. My approach combines evidence-based methods and a holistic perspective: normalizing stress, breaking rigid patterns, and using mindfulness to build resilience and reconnect with per...
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • Stress & burnout •
  • Anxiety & fear •
  • Expat and cultural adjustment
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Rebeka | Psychologist

  • Romanian
  • English
Utrecht
Oorsprongpark 7
3581 ET Utrecht
Online also
Hi, I’m Rebeka – a NIP-registered psychologist working with expats, students, and new parents who are seeking more peace, clarity, and balance in their lives. My therapeutic approach is flexible and evidence-based, drawing from Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, and Existential Thera...
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • Perinatal Mental Health •
  • Life transitions •
  • Depression and Anxiety
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.
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • 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.
  • Cultural adjustment difficulties •
  • Cultural conflicts •
  • Communication •
  • Burnout recovery/reintegration
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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.