RAINS Psychology

About RAINS Psychology

RAINS Psychology is a mental health care organisation in Rotterdam. The practice offers therapy and support to individuals and couples, and conducts research and provides training for (security) organisations.

Individual therapy

The therapy uses a narrative approach, with attention to values and skills. Trauma treatment is based on Narrative Exposure Therapy and usually consists of 6 to 12 sessions.

• Intake
• Consultation
• Trauma treatment
• Grief support

Support for couples

The consultations focus on specific issues, such as changes in relationships, family, work and daily life. The practice aims to resolve specific issues within five sessions.

• Responsibility and agreements
• Family planning
• Changes in commitment
• Opening or closing a relationship
• Differences of opinion about health, work, parenting and daily life
• Moving or emigrating
• Career changes
• End-of-life planning

Coaching and groups

The virtual coaching consists of individual conversations with materials tailored to the client's needs. There is also an online grief group for foreigners in the Netherlands and a network being set up in Rotterdam.

• Virtual coaching
• Expat Grief Support Group
• Local Eco-Awareness Network (LEAN Rotterdam)

Training, research and workshops

The practice provides education and training in psychology, security and communication. It also has expertise in research design and data collection, and facilitates workshops.

• Psychology
• Investigative interviewing
• Risk assessment
• Interview analysis
• Effective communication
• Disaster and emergency preparedness
• English for security professionals
• Workshop facilitation
• Research consultation and collaboration
• Speaking engagements