Phineke
psychosocial therapist/familytherapist/relational therapist
Introduction
Hello! I'm Phineke (1979), a registered psychosocial therapist, (child and family) nurse, developmental and lifespan psychologist, Video Home Trainer, and Infant Mental Health (IMH) specialist. I work with individuals, couples, parents, children, and families at different stages of life.
My work is grounded in several evidence-based and humanistic approaches, including Person-Centred Therapy (Rogerian approach), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Positive Psychology, and an Infant Mental Health perspective. This allows me to tailor therapy to each person's unique story, strengths, and needs.
My expertise lies in relationships and family dynamics, pregnancy and the transition to parenthood, and supporting young families. I frequently work with concerns related to infant feeding, sleep, emotional regulation, parenting, couple relationships, and the emotional impact of becoming a parent. I also have extensive experience supporting people experiencing burnout, grief, unresolved life experiences, and major life transitions.
Many of the challenges we experience in the present are connected to earlier experiences and relationship patterns. Together we explore these puzzle pieces with curiosity rather than judgment, helping you understand yourself more deeply and create meaningful change.
I believe that life is shaped through relationships. Some experiences help us grow, while others leave us feeling stuck. My aim is to create a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space where all parts of you are welcome. By acknowledging both your strengths and your vulnerabilities, you can develop greater self-acceptance and resilience.
I am passionate about breaking taboos surrounding mental health, parenthood, relationships, and family life. Whether you come individually, as a couple, or as a family, we work together to understand your story and build a path forward that fits your values and your life.
Sessions are available in person, online, during a therapeutic walk, or through home visits, depending on what suits you best. I offer therapy in both Dutch and English.
If you want to know more or make an appointment, feel free to contact me.
Online therapy
Therapy can take place via Zoom or Microsoft Teams. Many people find that being in their own home helps them feel more comfortable and at ease. I do everything I can to create a safe, familiar, and supportive therapeutic environment, wherever we meet. Sessions can also be tailored to your preferences and circumstances, alternating between online, in-person at my home-practice, home visits, or even walking sessions in the park.
Qualifications and registrations
Klinische ontwikkelingspsychologie en Levenslooppsychologie
Positieve Psychologie
ACT
EMP
Family Constellations
Infant Mental Health specialist
Video Home Training
Specialisations
- 1. motherhood
- 2. fatherhood
- 3. Fertility
- 4. (un)wanted parenting
- 5. decision-making parenthood
- 6. parent-child therapy
- 7. family dynamic therapy
- 8. lifepath therapy
- 9. fostercare
Specialisations and Expertises
- Familydynamics
- Couple relationship issues
- Divorce
- Grief
- Infant Mental Health throughout life
- Epistemic trust and distrust
De meest behandelde klachten in mijn praktijk:
- Sadness during pregnancy
- Parent-child relationship problems
- Parental or work burnout
- Unresolved grief
- (Adult) familydynamics
Issues I can help with
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Anxiety
- Being a perfectionist
- Bereavement, grief, loss
- Body image
- Bullying
- Burnout
- Career challenges
- Communication
- Cultural adjustment difficulties
- Eating disorders
- Expat issues
- Fear
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Homesickness
- Hyperventilation
- Insecurity
- Intercultural relationship problems
- Life-meaning questions
- Loneliness
- Loss of meaning
- Low self esteem
- Panic attack
- Parenting
- Performance anxiety
- Relationship fights
- Relationship issues
- Self confidence
- Setting boundaries
- Sleep problems
- Social phobia
- Stress
- Study problems
- Work-related issues
- Workplace stress
- Worrying too much
Fees
Sessions can take place in the (home)practice, in the park, at your home, or online.
Home-practice location in Amsterdam-North. And occasionally a location in Roelofarendsveen.
Intake/short introduction (20-30 min): 45 euros
Individual session (45-120 min): 105 euros per hour
Walk & Talk session (walk along Braassemermeer): 99 euros (1 hour)
Individual relationship session: 120 euros per hour
Family session: 125 euros per hour
Parent and child observation using video recording and reviewing together (VHT): 150 euros (per round)
Strip card for individual sessions (average session duration 60 min):
3 sessions: 294 euros (98 per session)
5 sessions: 485 euros (97 per session)
10 sessions: 960 euros (96 per session)
Relationship session strip card (fixed price, regardless of duration):
3 sessions: 405 euros (135 per session)
5 sessions: 650 euros (130 per session)
10 sessions: 1250 euros (125 per session)
Family/group (>3 members) strip card:
3 sessions: 435 euros (145 per session)
5 sessions: 700 euros (140 per session)
10 sessions: 1350 euros (135 per session)
(For home visits outside Amsterdam, a charge of 10 euros + 0.22 per km applies) For people with low SES, a reduction scheme can be arranged. (all amounts are exempt from VAT)
Availability (Opening hours)
| monday | 9-18 |
| tuesday | 9-20 |
| wednesday | 9-20 |
| thursday | 9-20 |
| friday | 9-20 |
| saturday | - |
| sunday | - |