Schaafsma Psychotherapie

About Schaafsma Psychotherapie

Schaafsma Psychotherapie is a psychotherapy practice in Amsterdam. It offers psychotherapy for a range of mental health concerns, mainly using psychodynamic psychotherapy.

Concerns

Clients come with concerns including mood, anxiety, relationship and work-related issues. Treatment is also available for trauma, grief, and problems with self-image or emotional regulation.

• Depression
• Burnout
• Anxiety and phobias
• Grief
• Trauma
• Tension and stress
• Feelings of insecurity and difficulty standing up for yourself
• Unemployment, return to work and workplace conflicts
• Finding meaning and personal growth
• Identity questions and problems
• Personality problems
• Relationship problems
• Interpersonal problems
• Difficulties with intimacy
• Separation issues
• Physical complaints without an identified physical cause
• Problems regulating emotions
• Problems with self-esteem and self-image
• Problems related to study and work

Treatment methods

Treatment is tailored in consultation with the client to their needs. Psychodynamic psychotherapy is the main treatment method; techniques from other forms of therapy may also be used.

• Psychodynamic psychotherapy
• Person-centred psychotherapy
• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CGT)
• Psychoanalytic psychotherapy
• Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT)
• Schema Focused Therapy (SFT)
• EMDR

Approach

In psychodynamic psychotherapy, the client and therapist explore the thoughts and feelings behind recurring patterns. Therapy considers past experiences, feelings and behaviour in the present, and their influence on relationships.

About the owner

Johan Schaafsma is a psychologist and BIG-registered (Dutch healthcare register) psychotherapist. He studied psychology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and completed postgraduate training in psychotherapy in 2022.

Reimbursement and appointments

Psychotherapy is partially reimbursed under the basic health insurance package. A GP referral is required for reimbursement, and there must be a DSM-5 diagnosis. A €75 charge applies for cancellations made within 24 hours or missed appointments.