Support for psychosocial and relational challenges
We offer psychosocial therapy, relationship therapy, and group therapy in a confidential and respectful setting, both in person and online.
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Psychosocial therapy offers space to explore emotional, social, and psychological challenges that affect everyday life.
It focuses on understanding experiences in their broader context, rather than treating isolated symptoms.
Sessions provide a structured yet flexible setting where you can reflect on what you are going through, identify patterns, and develop greater clarity and resilience. The pace and focus of the work are shaped together, based on what feels relevant and helpful to you.
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Psychosocial therapy can be supportive during periods of stress, change, loss, or uncertainty, as well as when long-standing issues resurface or become overwhelming. You do not need a clear diagnosis or defined goal to begin.
Relationship therapy offers a dedicated space to explore how you relate to others and how patterns of communication, closeness, distance, or conflict influence your daily life.
Relationships can be a source of connection and support, but they can also bring confusion, tension, or emotional strain.
Therapy provides an opportunity to pause and reflect on these experiences with guidance and care.
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This work may take place individually or together with a partner, depending on the situation and your needs. In individual sessions, attention is given to personal experiences, expectations, and relational patterns that may repeat across different relationships.
In joint sessions, the focus is on understanding interactions as they unfold between you, creating space for dialogue and mutual awareness.
The emphasis in relationship therapy is on understanding dynamics rather than assigning blame or determining who is right or wrong. Attention is given to communication styles, boundaries, emotional responses, and the underlying needs that shape how people relate to one another. By exploring these elements, therapy supports greater clarity about what is happening within the relationship.
Relationship therapy can be helpful during periods of conflict, emotional distance, life transitions, or when recurring difficulties feel difficult to address alone. It can also support moments of change, such as separation, rebuilding trust, or redefining roles and expectations.
Group therapy brings people together who are dealing with similar themes or questions.
Sharing experiences within a group can offer recognition, perspective, and a sense of connection that is difficult to achieve individually.
The group setting provides opportunities to reflect, listen, and learn from others, while also exploring your own experiences in a supportive environment.
Participation is guided carefully, with attention to safety, confidentiality, and respect.
Group therapy can complement individual work or stand on its own, depending on your needs and preferences.
The emphasis in relationship therapy is on understanding dynamics rather than assigning blame or determining who is right or wrong. Attention is given to communication styles, boundaries, emotional responses, and the underlying needs that shape how people relate to one another. By exploring these elements, therapy supports greater clarity about what is happening within the relationship.
Relationship therapy can be helpful during periods of conflict, emotional distance, life transitions, or when recurring difficulties feel difficult to address alone. It can also support moments of change, such as separation, rebuilding trust, or redefining roles and expectations.
MEET OUR TEAMS
When your thoughts don’t slow down and calm feels far away.
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Wilbert Weerd
Wilbert founded Dichterbij Herstel in 2011. He provides couples, group and individual therapy. He also gives lectures, training courses and workshops. Wilbert is a senior lecturer at our Dichterbij Herstel Academy.
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Siegfried Woudstra
Siegfried Woudstra is a psychosocial therapist, group therapist, theologian and entrepreneur. Siegfried has been involved with Dichterbij Herstel since 2011. He is trained in EFT (relationship therapy). Siegfried is also a lecturer at our Dichterbij Herstel Academy.
Elmira Karels
Elmira works as a psychologist at Dichterbij Herstel, where she provides individual therapy. Her areas of specialism include anxiety, mood disorders and stress-related symptoms. With her background as a psychologist and mental health nurse practitioner, she has extensive experience in these areas.
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André Vos
André Vos is a psychosocial therapist at Dichterbij Herstel. He provides individual and couples therapy, addressing issues such as porn and sex addiction, infidelity, burnout and depression. André is also a lecturer at our Dichterbij Herstel Academy.
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Jantine Stam
Jantine Stam is a psychosocial therapist. She provides individual, couples and group therapy. She specialises in (the consequences of) sex addiction in women. She also helps partners and married couples whose marriages have been devastated by sex addiction. Jantine is also a lecturer at our Dichterbij Herstel Academy.
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Linda Weerd-Nyonga
Linda is a therapist from Cameroon and married to Wilbert. She is a native English speaker and started working as a therapist in Cameroon in 2019. She worked mostly with abused girls, boys and also women.
Linda also has a business called lindahelpt (it involves cleaning, counselling and providing support). If you need therapy in English you can contact Linda.
Roelke Eilander
Roelke Eilander is a psychosocial therapist and has been involved with Dichterbij Herstel since 2018. She provides individual and couples therapy. Roelke also has a pastoral approach and a desire for God’s grace to be close at hand.
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Rozemarijn Reitsma
Rozemarijn Reitsma is an EFT relationship counsellor. She also works in youth care, where she supports families in crisis situations and counsels parents on relationship and divorce issues.
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Our work is grounded in respect, confidentiality, and collaboration.
Therapy is not a fixed method or linear process, but a shared exploration shaped around your experiences and questions.
We focus on listening carefully and working at a pace that feels manageable. Rather than offering quick solutions, we aim to support deeper understanding and sustainable change.
Sessions can take place in person or online, depending on what fits best with your situation.
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