We all know the saying "mens sana in corpore sano", but how many of us are really aware of the importance of maintaining optimal mental health? According to data from the World Health Organization, nearly one billion people suffered from a mental disorder in 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic has made the situation worse, leading to a 25% increase in anxiety disorders and depression. The most affected categories were women and young people.
However, in 2020 only 2% of health spending was allocated to mental health and only 25% of WHO Member States reported including mental health in primary health care. (Source: WHO)
How are things in the Netherlands?
The Nemesis study found that the percentage of Dutch adults (18-64 years) who experienced a mental disorder in the past 12 months increased from 17% in 2007-2009 (Nemesis-2 study) to around 26% in 2019-2022. The increase is particularly noticeable for mood disorders, which almost doubled in 2019-2022 (11%) compared to 2007-2009 (6%) (source: Trimbos)
Mental health is therefore not to be neglected. Seeing a therapist should be as important as seeing a cardiologist or dentist.
How can we access the services of a therapist in the Netherlands?
In order to benefit from therapy services in the Netherlands through health insurance, we first need a referral from the family doctorwith a diagnosis such as depression, anxiety or psychosis. We can then contact an institute or therapist who works with insurance. Generally, waiting lists are very long, sometimes up to a year.
Below you will find a list of Romanian therapists working in the Netherlands.
NOTE: The information presented in this list is provided for information purposes only. The therapists listed have not been individually verified or endorsed by us. We recommend that you do your own research and consult with a trusted professional before making a decision about choosing a therapist.
- Dana Popa
Website: www.danapopa.nl
Phone: 0614 278 277
Email: info@danapopa.nl
Details: individual, relational and family therapy
City: Leiden
- Denisa Mănică
Website: www.denisamanica.ro
Social media page: Facebook
Phone: +40752 220 026
Email: contact@denisamanica.ro
Details: integrative psychotherapy
City: Haarlem
- Irina Ioana Calotă
Website: https://www.irina-ioana.com/
Social media page: Facebook
Phone: 0633 199 166
Email: hi@irina-ioana.com
Details: working with children, teenagers, families and adults
City: Amsterdam
- Violeta Olteanu
Social media page: Facebook
Phone: 0628 831 099
Details: systemic couple therapy, EDMR, ILF Neurofeedback
City: Oss
- Alina Comendant
Website: www.alinacomendant.com
Social media page: Instagram
Phone: 0639 554 220
Email: alinacome@yahoo.com
Details: transactional analysis and gestalt play therapy
City: Hilversum
- Luiza Păduraru
Website: www.luizapaduraru.com
Social media page: Instagram
Email: contact@luizapaduraru.com
Details: individual therapy for adolescents and adults, couples therapy, psychological assessment, counselling, nutrition, wellness and career coaching.
City: Amsterdam
- Alina Porumboiu
Website: www.movimental.nl
Social media page: Facebook
Phone: 0644 316 094
Email: info@movimental.nl
Details: cognitive behavioural therapy, trauma psychotherapy, counselling for expats
City: Utrecht
- Raluca Ene
Website: www.ralucaene.net
Social media page: Facebook
Email: ralucaenetherapy@gmail.com
Details: psychologist, recruitment consultant, yoga teacher
City: Amsterdam
- Monica Calfa
Website: https://www.psychologist-monicalfa.com/
Social media page: Facebook
Phone: 0615 207 875
Email: monicacalfa@gmail.com
Details: experiential, body and mindfulness therapy
City: Utrecht
- Anca Zaharia
Social media page: Facebook
Phone: 0640 585 367
Email: ancai.zaharia@gmail.com
Details: gestalt therapy, working with adults
City: Bussum
- Victoria Ribokas
Website: www.victoriaribokas.com
Social media page: Facebook
Details: emotion-focused couples therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy
City: Amsterdam
- Lavinia Bucur
Social media page: Facebook
Details: psychogenealogy, couple therapy
City: Amsterdam
- Felicia Heidebrecht
Website: http://www.lifeinmymind.net/
Phone: 0682 162 631
Email: felicia@lifeinmymind.net
Details: couple therapy, ADHD, alcohol and drug abuse, bulimia
City: Rijswijk
- Adina Petre
Website: www.adinapetre.com
Social media page: Facebook | Instagram
Phone: 0654 123 525
Email: welcome@adinapetre.com
Details: specializing in trauma therapy, burn-out recovery, coaching.
City: works online
- Daniela van Mourik
Website: www.mental-hygiene-institute.nl
Phone: 0648 055 948
Email: info@mental-hygiene-institute.nl
Details: cognitive-behavioral therapy, schema-focused therapy; works with adolescents, adults, couples
City: Voorburg
- Bianca Faur
Website: https://www.biancafaur.com/
Phone: 0681 798 768
Email: contact@biancafaur.com
Details: systemic therapy for expats
City: Amsterdam
- Monica Chirvase
Website: https://wabisabipsy.com/
Social media page: Wabi Sabi Psy | The Hague | Facebook
Phone: 0640 589 090
Email: wabisabipsy@gmail.com
Details: specializing in Transactional Analysis (TA), Congnitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
City: The Hague
- Ana-Maria Boantă
Website: www.psygro.nl
Phone: 0299 - 607459
Email: info@psygro.nl
- Irina Handaric
Website: www.invivoclinics.nl
Phone: 020 7670 378
Email: infoclinics@invivo.nl
Details: psychologist GZ
City: Amsterdam
We hope you find this list useful and wish you good health!
An article by Magda Mincu
Magda has been living in the Netherlands since 2012 with her family. She is a translator by profession (predominantly Dutch to Romanian) and has been part of the Rompro Foundation's marketing team since early 2022. She chose to become a volunteer in the Foundation primarily out of a desire to socialize with other Romanians living in the Netherlands, but also to help with information and translations.
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