Netherlands - is there an equivalent to Relate?

[Anna8888]

My sister needs to find an English speaking marriage guidance counsellor in Amsterdam - does anyone know how to go about this?

not off hand but I shall send some emails see if I can find out, hope we can help

Has she got a GP there? He or she should be able to help. There's the RIAGG (roughly translates as Regional Institute for Mental Health) in most towns, which has all kinds of psychologists and psychotherapists available.

Thank you.

dutchmam - yes, she has a GP and I'll suggest to her that she asks her and also look into RIAGG.

kjaysmum - thanks, any info or leads would be lovely.

Have my brother looking into it, but no news yet, sorry

Thanks. I need to give my unhappy sister a call this morning .

Your sister could try contacting this organisation:

ACCESS

(The Hague)
Plein 24
2511 CS The Hague
The Netherlands
Tel: 070 3462525
Fax: 070 3561332

(Amsterdam)
Herengracht 472 3rd floor
1017 CA Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Tel: 020 4233217

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.access-nl.org

They are not a counselling organisation per se I believe, but they have a huge database of different counsellors etc whom they can recommend.

annh - that is very kind, I will pass all that info on

Hi Anna,

there is a great website for info for expats living in Benelux.
ww.expatica.nl

I found a lot of usefull info on there when I was living in Amsterdam. I believe there is a section about medical practitioners/counselling etc....

here

www.expatica.com/source/site_content_bizdirec_item.asp?channel_id=1&country=NL&category_id=175

hope it helps.

Thanks slim, will pass on the info

I hope your sister is doing better. I live in Amsterdam too and have been searching for a relate equivilant for a while with no luck.
Can confirm that Access has relationship councillors but your have to pay (80-120 Euros per hour)
Is your sister on mumsnet?

No my sister isn't on Mumsnet. Are you looking for friends in Amsterdam?