Couples Therapy in Amsterdam
Couples counselling in English and German for expats and international couples.
How Couples Therapy Can Help
Perhaps the same argument keeps coming back. Or you miss being close, but find it hard to talk about it. In couples therapy, I help you understand what happens between you, say what you have been struggling to express, and listen to what the other person needs.
What Working Together Looks Like
We start with a free 30-minute introduction. You can tell me what has brought you here, ask questions and get a sense of whether you feel comfortable talking with me. If you decide to continue, our sessions give both of you time to be heard and explore what you would like to change. Read more about how couples therapy works in Amsterdam.
Working with the Pattern Between You
We can slow things down and look at a recent disagreement: what was said, what each of you heard, and where the conversation became difficult. I help you explain what hurt or felt important to you and listen to how the other person experienced it. From there, we practise ways to respond differently when the same pattern returns.
I’m Vincent, a couples therapist in Amsterdam working in English and German. As a child, I moved between the US, Spain, Kenya and Germany. I often had to start again with new people and a new language. My grandmother was a steady source of love throughout those changes. She showed me what it feels like to have someone you can count on.
I work with expats and international couples in Amsterdam. Perhaps one of you feels settled here while the other misses family or is still trying to make friends. In our sessions, we can explore how you each experience life abroad, how this affects your relationship, and what support you need from one another.
How much does a session cost?
Sessions are €135 for 60 minutes, including VAT. The 30-minute introduction is free. A limited number of pay-what-you-can places may be available on request.
Is couples therapy effective for recurring arguments?
Couples therapy can be useful when the same conflict keeps returning. We slow the pattern down, look at what happens for each of you, and practise a different way of responding.
What approach do you use in couples therapy?
The approach is informed by selected principles from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Imago Relationship Therapy, always adapted to the actual dynamic between you.
Is this clinical psychotherapy?
No. We offer non-clinical couples therapy, couples counselling, and relationship support. Our work does not include clinical psychotherapy, mental-health diagnosis or treatment, medical treatment, or crisis and emergency care.
Do you offer couples counselling in English and German?
Yes. Couples sessions are available in English and German for local and international couples.
Are sessions available online and in person in Amsterdam?
Yes. Sessions are available online, and in-person sessions can be arranged in suitable practice rooms in Amsterdam. Home visits within Amsterdam are available for an additional €20, including VAT.
Is couples therapy reimbursed by health insurance?
No. Couples sessions with Simply Happy Couples are self-funded and are not covered by Dutch health insurance.
How many couples therapy sessions do we need?
There is no fixed number. It depends on what you want to work on and how the process develops, and we review the pace together as the work progresses.
Is couples therapy only for relationships in crisis?
No, many couples seek therapy to strengthen their relationship, improve communication, or navigate life transitions.