Get to know me
Therapy begins with feeling understood.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or caught in patterns they can't quite seem to change. Others arrive during periods of transition, navigating relationship difficulties, burnout, grief, questions about identity, or the lasting effects of difficult experiences.
Beginning therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you're not sure where to begin. My aim is to create a space where you feel safe enough to be curious, honest, and understood—without pressure to have everything figured out.
I'm Andy, an English-speaking therapist based in Utrecht. I work with adults, adolescents, and children from a wide range of backgrounds, including expats, international families, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Rather than following one fixed therapeutic model, I work integratively. Together, we'll explore what you're experiencing, identify what feels most important, and develop an approach that fits you. Sometimes that means talking, sometimes working creatively, sometimes processing difficult experiences more directly—but the process is always guided by your needs.
With more than seven years of clinical experience, I believe therapy should adapt to the person—not the other way around.
Who I work with
Therapy isn't one-size-fits-all.
I work with people at different stages of life and from many different backgrounds. While every person's story is unique, my practice is particularly suited to the following groups.
Adults
Support with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, identity, self-esteem, and life transitions - with clients who feel comfortable speaking English.
Children & Adolescents
Helping young people navigate emotional, behavioral, developmental, and school-related challenges in a way that feels appropriate for their age.
Parents
Support in understanding and responding to your child’s emotional needs and family dynamics.
Expats & International Clients
Living abroad can be exciting, but it can also bring loneliness, uncertainty, cultural adjustment, career pressures, and questions about identity and belonging.
LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy
I provide an affirming space for people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and relationship styles.
What brings people to therapy
People seek therapy for many different reasons. Some concerns have been present for years; others arise unexpectedly during periods of change.
Common reasons people contact me include:
Emotional wellbeing
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Anxiety and chronic stress
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Burnout and exhaustion
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Depression and low mood
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Emotional overwhelm
Trauma & Recovery
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Difficult or traumatic life experiences
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Feeling stuck in repeating patterns
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Healing from the impact of the past
Relationships & Identity
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Relationship difficulties
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Self-esteem and confidence
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Identity, gender, and sexuality
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LGBTQ+ related concerns
Life & Family
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Major life transitions
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Relocation and adjusting to life in the Netherlands
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Parenting challenges
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Supporting children and adolescents through difficult periods
If your experience isn't listed here, you're still welcome to get in touch. Therapy doesn't require having the "right" problem—it begins with a conversation about what's important to you.
How I work
Finding an approach that fits you.
No two people experience the world in exactly the same way, so I don't believe therapy should follow a single formula.
Our first few sessions are about getting to know you—your current situation, your history, what you've already tried, and what you hope will change. Together we'll begin to understand the patterns that may be keeping you stuck and identify meaningful goals for therapy.
My work is often exploratory in the beginning, becoming more focused as our understanding develops. Some people come with clear goals; others simply know that something isn't working. Both are welcome.
Depending on your needs, our work may draw from a range of approaches, including reflective conversation, trauma-informed therapy, creative methods, EMDR-informed techniques, parts work (IFS-informed), art therapy, or sandplay therapy. These are not fixed methods that I apply to everyone—they are tools that we can use together when they support your goals.
I may also involve parents when working with children or adolescents, and in some situations I work with couples when it supports the therapeutic process. My primary focus, however, is individual therapy.
Throughout our work together, one principle remains constant: The approach is always adapted to the person—not the other way around.
Next Steps
If you're considering therapy but aren't sure if I'm the right therapist for you, we can arrange an initial meeting to talk about what you're looking for and explore whether working together feels like a good fit.
I currently have availability for both in-person sessions in Utrecht and online.