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Amsterdam Psychologists & Therapists

Top Amsterdam Psychologists & Therapists

Hypnosis Institute Netherlands

Hypnosis Institute Netherlands

Industrieweg 10R, 1566 JP Assendelft 4.8★★★★★ (1249 reviews)

Hypnosis Institute Netherlands in Assendelft provides hypnotherapy and learning services, with weekday opening hours from 9am to 5pm. It has a very large Google presence, with 1,249 reviews and 89% five-star ratings.

Learning center
Hypnotherapy service

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Psyned

Psyned

Maassluisstraat 2, 1062 GD Amsterdam 4.5★★★★★ (418 reviews)

Psyned in Amsterdam offers psychological support, family counselling and mental health services, with weekday office hours. It is one of the busier providers in this category, with more than 400 Google reviews and a mostly...

Psychologist
Family counselor

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OpenUp B.V.

OpenUp B.V.

Kalverstraat 110, 1012 PJ Amsterdam 4.8★★★★★ (155 reviews)

OpenUp B.V. in Amsterdam provides mental health support and health counselling, available 24/7. The company has 155 Google reviews and an 88% five-star rating, and is active on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Mental health service
Health consultant

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iPractice Psychologen Amsterdam

Nieuwe Herengracht 47, 1011 RN Amsterdam 3.9★★★★★ (145 reviews)

iPractice Psychologen Amsterdam offers psychology services in Amsterdam, with weekday appointments from 8:30am to 5pm. The practice highlights trauma support on its website and has 145 Google reviews, with 69% five-star ratings.

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Gezondheidscentrum Oostpoort

Polderweg 192, 1093 KP Amsterdam 3.3★★★★★ (96 reviews)

Gezondheidscentrum Oostpoort in Amsterdam brings together psychology and wider medical care, including obstetrics-gynaecology and internal medicine. It has weekday hours and a substantial Google presence, with 96 reviews and many five-star ratings.

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Community health center

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Fysio Amstelhof

Fysio Amstelhof

Noorddammerweg 30, 1424 NX De Kwakel 4.9★★★★★ (82 reviews)

Fysio Amstelhof provides physiotherapy in De Kwakel and has a strong reputation, with 82 Google reviews and 94% five-star ratings.

Fysiotherapiepraktijk
Fysiotherapeut

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In-Shape Fysiotherapie

In-Shape Fysiotherapie

Van Hallstraat 617, 1051 HE Amsterdam 5.0★★★★★ (69 reviews)

In-Shape Fysiotherapie in Amsterdam combineert fysiotherapie met active herstel en sportgerichte begeleiding. De praktijk heeft a strong Google reputation, with 69 reviews and 96% five-star ratings, and is active on Facebook.

Fysiotherapiepraktijk

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SAG Gezondheidscentrum Borgerstraat

Borgerstraat 86, 1053 PW Amsterdam 1.9★★★★★ (69 reviews)

SAG Gezondheidscentrum Borgerstraat in Amsterdam brings together general practice, medical services, laboratory work and mental health care. The centre is open on weekdays from 8am to 5pm and has 69 Google reviews.

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Medical Center

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Drs. Rita Bonfà | Psychologist Amsterdam | Therapy in English, Italian, Spanish

Bloemgracht 112I, 1015 TN Amsterdam 5.0★★★★★ (66 reviews)

Drs. Rita Bonfà offers therapy in Amsterdam in English, Italian and Spanish, with a focus on cognitive behavioural therapy and online support. Her profile has 66 Google reviews, all five-star.

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Inclusive Psychology

Van Reigersbergenstraat 152, 1052 WR Amsterdam 5.0★★★★★ (62 reviews)

Counseling & Coaching for Expats offers a compassionate and inclusive space dedicated to emotional resilience and personal growth. Specializing in individual counseling and coaching, they help clients - especially expatriates and highly sensitive individuals - navigate challenges like anxiety,...

Individual counseling for expats
Highly sensitive person coaching

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Susan Dechering – Liefdeswijs

Maassluisstraat 2, 1062 GD Amsterdam 5.0★★★★★ (58 reviews)

Susan Dechering - Liefdeswijs in Amsterdam combines psychology with spiritual guidance, and has 58 Google reviews with a 97% five-star rate.

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Psychic

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Praktijk Verboom Heiloo

Praktijk Verboom Heiloo

Bosrank 7, 1852 XS Heiloo 5.0★★★★★ (57 reviews)

Praktijk Verboom Heiloo offers hypnotherapy, life coaching and psychotherapy, and has 57 Google reviews, all five-star.

Hypnotherapie
Lifecoach

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How to choose a psychologist or therapist in Amsterdam

If cost matters, your huisarts (GP) is the usual starting point: a referral is generally what unlocks insurance-covered care through the GGZ system, while paying privately can mean a shorter wait but you should confirm with your insurer first that the sessions are reimbursed.

Titles are not all equal here. "Psycholoog" alone is not a protected title, but "GZ-psycholoog" and "psychotherapeut" are protected and require BIG registration, so it is worth checking the BIG register before booking, especially if you plan to claim the cost back.

English-language availability and waiting times vary a lot between practices, so ask directly about both rather than assuming; if ongoing stress is tied to a chaotic work routine, a change of daytime environment such as a coworking space is sometimes part of a wider plan a therapist suggests.

Questions people ask

Do I need a referral to see a therapist in Amsterdam?

For care covered by Dutch health insurance through the GGZ system, a referral from your huisarts (GP) is generally required first. Some GP practices also have a POH-GGZ, a practice-based mental health counselor, who can offer short-term support or make that referral.

Is therapy covered by health insurance in the Netherlands?

Basic mental healthcare and specialized mental healthcare are covered under the Dutch basisverzekering, but usually only after a GP referral into the GGZ pathway. If you see a psychologist or therapist privately without a referral, confirm coverage with your insurer beforehand rather than assuming it applies.

What is the difference between a psycholoog and a psychotherapeut?

"Psycholoog" is not a protected title, so anyone with a psychology degree can use it even without training to provide therapy. "GZ-psycholoog" and "psychotherapeut" are protected titles that require BIG registration and additional post-master's training, which you can verify in the BIG register.

How long is the wait for a therapist in Amsterdam?

Waiting times through the public GGZ system have been reported at over a year in some areas, while private practices may register new patients within a few months. Ask a practice directly about its current wait rather than relying on a general figure, since it varies by location and specialty.

How do I check if a therapist is properly registered?

The Dutch BIG register lists healthcare professionals' qualifications and whether they are entitled to use a protected title such as GZ-psycholoog or psychotherapeut. It is a useful check before starting sessions, particularly if you intend to claim the cost from insurance.

What if I need more general medical guidance while in treatment?

A huisarts remains the coordinating point of contact for most Dutch healthcare, including mental health referrals, so keep that relationship active alongside any therapy. For day-to-day medication questions once a psychiatrist has prescribed something, see our guide to Amsterdam pharmacies.