Expat Couples Therapy and Mediation/Online & offline
We help intercultural and bicultural couples who experience challenges in their relationship due to cultural differences, such as communication issues or conflicts. Sometimes conversations seem to go in circles: words become sharper, silences longer, and the distance between partners grows. Many couples recognize the moment when they feel something needs to change but are unsure where to start. At Praktijk Dinamo in Rotterdam, we offer therapy for couples and individuals who want to bring new movement into their relationships or personal patterns. Together, we work towards greater understanding, emotional closeness, and lasting connection.
Therapies
In my practice, I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), schema therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and EMDR. These approaches help uncover the underlying emotions and patterns that are often hidden beneath conflicts or recurring tensions. When you better understand what is really happening – both within yourself and with your partner – space opens up for restoring connection, trust, and safety. Many couples wait too long to seek help, often only when the pressure becomes so high that separation is a real risk. Yet it does not have to come to that.
Annual Check-up for Your Relationship
Relationship are like cars, sometimes need maintenance. Therapy can be seen as an annual check-up for your relationship, a moment to pause together, recognize patterns, and reinvest in each other before the distance grows too great. At Praktijk Dinamo, we can usually start sessions within the same week. During the sessions, a safe space is created to explore what is happening, what each of you needs, and how you can reconnect. For many couples, it is helpful that conversations are possible in the language in which emotions are most easily expressed, which is why sessions are available in Dutch, English, and Portuguese. Prices are exclusive of any reimbursements via your health insurance.