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Low self-esteem counselling & therapy in the Netherlands

Low self-esteem can affect how you see yourself and how you interact with others. You may struggle with self-doubt, negative self-talk, or feeling not good enough.

 

This can impact relationships, work, and overall wellbeing.

 

Therapy can help you understand where these patterns come from and how to change them. You can learn to build confidence, develop self-compassion, and create a more positive self-image.

 

On this page, you’ll find English-speaking therapists in the Netherlands who offer support for low self-esteem 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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Amersfoort
Zandkamp 79
3828 GD Amersfoort
Online also
As an experienced psychologist and trauma therapist, I enjoy working with people who want to overcome personal obstacles preventing them from enjoying a good quality of life. I employ various approaches to achieve this, such as EMDR, NLPt, mindfulness, and the relatively new yet remarkable method of Logosynthesis. I am affiliated with sev...
  • Low self esteem •
  • Logosynthesis •
  • EMDR •
  • Trauma after bullying
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.
  • Low self esteem
Pauline - Psychologist

Pauline | Psychologist

  • Dutch
  • English
  • German
De Wijk
De Vos van Steenwijkstraat 62
7957BH De Wijk
My name is Pauline. I am a licensed psychologist and have extensive experience in mental health care. My work is based on In addition to insightful conversations, I work with mindful attention and body-oriented exercises. Awareness is the first step to change. You can come to my practice for individual therapy, relationship training to im...
  • Low self esteem
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 ...
  • Low self esteem •
  • motherhood •
  • fatherhood •
  • Fertility
Zutphen
Hanzeweg 6
7202 CG Zutphen
Online also
Every person is unique. That includes you—embrace your individuality and know that you are already good enough! My name is Démi, and I work as a psychologist in my own private practice. Do you feel like you are stuck? Through individual cognitive behavioral therapy or EMDR, we can work together to help you find your way back to yourself.
  • Low self esteem •
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy •
  • Traumatherapy / EMDR
Paul - Gestalttherapist

Paul | Gestalttherapist

  • Dutch
  • English
  • French
  • German
Haarlem
Narcisplantsoen 88
2015 al Haarlem
Online also
As a gestalttherapist I provide support to anyone willing and interested to understand how a problem is somehow self made, unconsciously of course. What I mean by this is: lasting problems arise from mishandling the more complex challenges of live, such as a challenging relationship at work, with your partner, child or simply the challeng...
  • Low self esteem •
  • Gestalt therapy
Waddinxveen
Mozartlaan 2-4 21
2742BN Waddinxveen
My name is Jeroen; i am an enthousiast family-and couples therapist. Working four days at PsyQ in The Hague and on fridays i give therapy at my own practice. I gained a lot of experience in working with the expat community in The Hageu. For me its important that we have the right chemistry when giving therapy. When you feel safe and und...
  • Low self esteem •
  • Depression •
  • Anxiety problems •
  • Relatioship problems
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...
  • Low self esteem •
  • 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.
  • Low self esteem •
  • 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)
  • Low self esteem
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)
  • Low self esteem
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...
  • Low self esteem •
  • Anxiety GAD •
  • Work Place Depression •
  • Cultural problems
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...
  • Low self esteem •
  • 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...
  • Low self esteem •
  • 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...
  • Low self esteem
Netherlands
Nederland
Online only
My name is Karin. I am trained as a Social Psychiatric Nurse and have a lot of experience in mental health care. In addition, I have done various refresher courses, such as body-oriented work, EMDR therapy, meditation, mindfulness, compassion training, relationship therapy, NLP and hypnotherapy. I am also a stress prevention and burnout c...
  • Low self esteem
Nicolette - Therapist

Nicolette | Therapist

  • Dutch
  • English
  • German
Spijkenisse
Kalmoesdreef 29
3204 GH Spijkenisse
Suffering from stress, burn-out, anxiety, panic attacks or breathing problems? The cause often lies in your breathing — and that's exactly where we start. Using measurement equipment we make your breathing visible and teach you techniques that have immediate effect. No standard programme, but a tailored approach. Practice in Spijkeni...
  • Low self esteem •
  • Breathing therapy •
  • Stress therapy •
  • anxiety and panic
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...
  • Low self esteem
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.
  • Low self esteem •
  • 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 ...
  • Low self esteem
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...
  • Low self esteem •
  • 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...
  • Low self esteem •
  • 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.
  • Low self esteem •
  • 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.
  • Low self esteem •
  • 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.
  • Low self esteem •
  • 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...
  • Low self esteem
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...
  • Low self esteem •
  • 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.
  • Low self esteem •
  • Emetophobia •
  • Fears, fobias and anxiety •
  • Physical and emotional pain
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...
  • Low self esteem
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...
  • Low self esteem •
  • 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.
  • Low self esteem •
  • 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...
  • Low self esteem •
  • 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...
  • Low self esteem
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...
  • Low self esteem •
  • Stress & burnout •
  • Anxiety & fear •
  • Expat and cultural adjustment
Rebeka - Psychologist

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...
  • Low self esteem •
  • 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.
  • Low self esteem •
  • Regaining confindence •
  • Connecting with authenticity •
  • Breaking harmful habits
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...
  • Low self esteem •
  • Anxiety, phobias, panic •
  • Stress and burnout •
  • Trauma
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.
  • Low self esteem •
  • Cultural conflicts •
  • Communication •
  • Burnout recovery/reintegration
Almen
38, Binnenweg
7218 MB Almen
Online also
Understanding yourself is seeing exactly what is there. Not only from your mind, but also from your heart and your body. When there is understanding, change can appear. This is true both in relation to yourself and in relationships with important others.
  • Low self esteem
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...
  • Low self esteem
Maastricht
Grote Looierstraat 28 A
6211JJ Maastricht
Online also
Review: “I had a truly good experience with Monique”
You put your story in good hands with me, Monique. Since 2007, I have been guiding clients with requests for help in the field of relationships, family, work, loss and grief. It is my passion to work with people and relationships, help improve communication and support in gaining more understanding and insight in behavioral patterns
  • Low self esteem
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...
  • Low self esteem
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Frequently asked questions

  1. What is low self-esteem?

    Low self-esteem involves negative beliefs about yourself and a lack of confidence.

  2. What causes low self-esteem?

    It can be influenced by past experiences, environment, and life transitions.

  3. Why do expats struggle with self-esteem?

    Moving abroad can challenge your identity and confidence, especially in a new environment.

  4. How can therapy help improve self-esteem?

    Therapy can help you build confidence, challenge negative thoughts, and develop a stronger sense of self.