Gestalt Therapy
The Gestalt approach prioritizes fostering a dynamic, creative, and growth-focused connection with the world, emphasizing creative adaptation to the changing environment.
It places significant emphasis on the "here and now," focusing in therapy on present experiences where recognition and learning are most effective.
Through present-centered, experiential learning, Gestalt therapy supports clients in adapting to their environment, respecting their freedom to shape the pace and direction of the process of change.
An essential aspect of Gestalt therapy is its experimental approach and emphasis on bodily awareness.
I believe that people are born with innate capacity to create fulfilling relations with other people, and with the environment around them and lead a meaningful life. There are life situations however, where they need assistance to see more clearly the situation they are in, to find out how they are a part of it, and by experimenting and exploring finding new ways to overcome them.
Responding creatively to life’s changes
Gestalt therapy can be supportive whenever you feel that something in your life, relationships, or inner world needs attention or change. You might consider therapy if you experience:
persistent stress, anxiety, or inner tension
feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or emotionally disconnected
recurring patterns or difficulties in relationships and/or communication
challenges with boundaries or expressing your needs
loss of meaning, identity questions, or in life transitions
grief, loneliness, or a sense of isolation
bodily tension or disconnection from your physical experience
a desire to live more authentically and with greater self-awareness
You do not need to have a specific problem to begin therapy. Many people come because they want to understand themselves better, make space for new possibilities, or reconnect with a deeper sense of balance and purpose.
When Gestalt therapy can help
How we work together
Starting therapy begins with an introductory session, where we meet, explore your current situation and needs, and see whether working together feels right. This first conversation offers space for questions and orientation, with no commitment beyond it.
If we decide to continue the process together, each session lasts 60 minutes and unfolds as a collaborative, co-created exploration shaped by your pace, your needs, and what emerges in the present moment.
Gestalt therapy focuses on the here and now: whatever is present in your life - visible or invisible, conscious or unconscious - often appears naturally in the therapy session. Through dialogue, awareness exercises, and reflection, we explore how you experience yourself in the present moment: in your body, emotions, feelings, and thoughts.
Gestalt therapy is relational. As a Gestalt therapist, I take an active role, engaging in dialogue and offering presence, feedback, and support. I create a safe, non-judgmental space where all feelings, emotions, thoughts, and bodily experiences are welcome and valued.
Sometimes we work with creative or embodied methods - movement, drawing, working with metaphors, or sensory awareness - always at your pace and within your comfort level.
My role as a Gestalt therapist is not to fix or diagnose you, but to help restore real contact - with yourself, with others, and with your environment - so that clarity, choice, and new possibilities can genuinely emerge.
If you would like to book an introductory session or learn more, feel free to contact me by email.
Sessions and rates
Individual Gestalt therapy sessions:
Duration: 60 minutes
Rate: 85€ (Free of VAT)
I firmly believe in inclusive mental health support. If affordability is the only obstacle preventing you from reaching out, please be aware that I occasionally offer personalized rates. If this applies to you, feel free to contact me via email.
Reimbursement by Health Insurers in the Netherlands:
Many health insurers in the Netherlands provide full or partial reimbursement for Gestalt therapy through supplementary insurance. This reimbursement is categorized under alternative or complementary medicine (alternatieve - complementaire geneeswijzen). For additional information on reimbursements provided by health insurers, you can also visit the Zorgwijzer website.
Please consult your health insurer for further details.
Please note:
Gestalt therapy sessions are exempt from VAT (BTW-vrijgesteld) in accordance with Dutch regulations.
Coaching services are subject to 21% VAT (BTW 21%).
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