For stress, burnout, anxiety, trauma, insecurity, relationship difficulties and work & career-related issues
English speaking Psychologist near Amsterdam
Are you feeling stuck in your work or personal life? Perhaps you are experiencing stress or anxiety, find yourself overthinking, or notice that you keep running into the same patterns. Or maybe you are facing a change in your work or life and want to gain clarity about what direction feels right for you.
At Psychology Practice Lunova, I offer short-term psychological support and therapy, as well as career counselling and a Mental Check-up: an opportunity to reflect, talk things through and gain clarity about what you need and what your next step could be.
Short-term, personalised support
No long waiting list – usually an appointment within 1–2 weeks
EMDR for trauma and other distressing experiences
Hypnotherapy for sleep problems, IBS and psychosomatic complaints, among other issues
Work & career – support with work-related difficulties, return to work, career questions and professional development
Often partially reimbursed through supplementary health insurance
Practice in Vinkeveen – easily accessible with free parking
Sessions available in English and Dutch.
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Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes - Jung
How can I help?
Sometimes you know exactly what is bothering you; at other times, you simply know that something is not working. Together, we explore what is going on and which approach best suits you and your needs.
Stress & burnout
For ongoing stress, feeling overwhelmed, perfectionism or difficulty setting boundaries.
Anxiety, insecurity & patterns
For overthinking, anxiety or panic, insecurity, low self-esteem or recurring patterns that keep getting in your way.
Trauma & EMDR
For processing distressing experiences that continue to trigger strong emotions, tension or physical reactions.
Hypnotherapy
For sleeping problems, IBS, psychosomatic complaints and changing unconscious patterns, among other issues.
Relationships & personal development
For relationship difficulties, recurring patterns in relationships, difficulty setting boundaries or a desire to understand yourself better.
Work, career & return to work
For work-related difficulties, returning to work after a period of absence, career questions and finding a next step that suits you.
Mental Check-up
Would you like to take some time to consider how you are really doing? During a Mental Check-up, we look at what is going on, what you are struggling with and what you need. A moment for reflection, new insights and identifying a suitable next step.
My approach
Personal, down-to-earth and focused on what really matters
You don't need to know exactly where your difficulties come from or which type of therapy you need. We start with what is happening in your life right now and explore together what you are struggling with, which patterns may be playing a role and what you need to move forward.
My approach is integrative. Rather than working with one fixed method, I combine different psychological and therapeutic approaches. Depending on your needs, I may use EMDR, ACT, cognitive and solution-focused therapy, hypnotherapy, mindfulness and imagery techniques.
We look not only at thoughts and behaviour, but also at emotions, physical responses and patterns that may have developed over time. Understanding where something comes from can be valuable, but ultimately therapy is also about creating meaningful change.
What you can expect
Personalised support – tailored to you and your needs
Practical and goal-oriented – not just talking, but exploring what actually helps you
Attention to underlying patterns – such as perfectionism, people-pleasing, insecurity or difficulty setting boundaries
Space for both emotions and rational thinking – without making things unnecessarily complicated
Short-term where possible – with clear goals and regular reflection on your progress
My style is open, engaged and down-to-earth. I listen, ask questions and, when helpful, hold up a mirror. Sometimes with humour and sometimes by gently challenging you. Not to tell you what to do, but to help you understand what works for you and make choices that feel right for you.
Contact details
Gerda Bijker Kappelhof
Locatie: Herenweg 214, 3645 DW Vinkeveen
Telefoon: 06-26136121
Email: info@psychologiepraktijklunova.nl
Practical: Arrive exactly on time or a little earlier, unfortunately there is no waiting room.
Public transportation: at around 200 meters walking distance, bus stop: Viaduct.
Registrations
NFG-registratie
NAP-registratie
AGB code
NOLOC
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