Psychologist Rotterdam

Professional mental health support

Therapy can help!

It is absolutely normal to struggle with mental health issues – in fact, at least half of us have to deal with a psychological problem in our lifetime. The good news is that (psycho)therapy is effective in tackling many of these difficulties – often even more so than medication.

My goal is to provide my clients with waiting-list free access to professional psychological help in a language they are comfortable speaking.

Individual sessions (Rotterdam and Online)

I am an English, Russian and Lithuanian-speaking psychologist. My clients come from all over the Netherlands and beyond. I mostly work with expats — adults and older adolescents (16+ y.) — guiding and supporting them in working through whatever difficulties they are currently facing. These might include feelings of loneliness, anxiety, fear, depression, low self-esteem and more. Together we look at what is happening now, work to understand why it is happening, and decide how we can make it better.

My methods

In my work, I make use of different methods and schools of thought. I am mainly trained in

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Schema therapy
Mindfulness-based methods
Acceptance & Commitment therapy (ACT)

Online or in-person?

I provide both online and in-person sessions. Studies and my personal experience show that both types of therapy can be equally effective. However, when choosing, it is important to consider several factors, such as having a (safe) space where nobody will disturb you and having a good internet connection if find here Psychologist Rotterdam.

Can I help in your case?

People come to my practice with a range of difficulties, including:

Depression and mood disorders
Anxiety and anxiety disorders
Low self-esteem
Trauma and PTSD
Stress, emotional exhaustion and burnout
Other issues (e.g., relationship difficulties, perfectionism, procrastination, complicated grief among others)

These are just a few examples, and you are very welcome to reach out to me to discuss your personal situation, and whether I can help.

Situations in which I might not be able to help

In some cases, you might need to look for a psychologist specializing in your particular problem or even for a different type of help (e.g., inpatient clinics):

Acute suicidality
Current and/or severe Anorexia Nervosa (BMI < 17)
Severe addiction disorders
Severe difficulties with controlling anger
Psychotic features
Severe neurological conditions
Children under 16 years

Fees and services

I have set fees that I try to keep fair and accessible to most, but everybody’s situation is different. Thus, there are options to discuss the fees in case they are too high for your situation. Contact me to know more about my fees.

Type	Price
Private session (55 min.)	80€
Sliding scale*	50-70€

* The sliding scale is meant for those experiencing financial difficulties, thus it is applied on a case-by-case basis. Contact me to discuss your situation.

Insurance, and reimbursement

Psychological counselling. Unfortunately, right now it is not possible to get a reimbursement for psychology sessions from the Dutch health system. However, I am a member of the Dutch Association of Psychologists (Het Nederlands Instituut van Psychologen; NIP). This allows my clients to get reimbursements from international health insurance companies (for example, JSIS offers a partial reimbursement).

What My Clients say

"Aleksandr is truly a wonderful and kind-hearted human being, and I am very grateful that I made the decision to email him and to start my journey with him. I am truly happy to have such a great therapist on my side and would definitely recommend him to everyone who is as anxious as I was in the beginning."

~Therapy Client

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Mental Health Psychologist in Rotterdam

You Deserve To Get Help

Your mental health is as important as your physical health. Your mental health can affect anything in your body, from how you feel, think and act. It can also impact those around you. Your mental health also affects how you handle stress, make life choices, and interact with others. It is important not only to adults but also to everyone at every stage of life.

What Are The Causes Of Mental Illness?

There are so many factors affecting one’s mental condition, such as:

Trauma or other strong emotional experiences in an early stage of life such as child abuse, bullying, witnessing violence, sexual assaults, natural disasters, etc.)
Because of underlying physical health conditions such as diabetes, cancer or other life threatening illnesses.
Loneliness and isolation affects personality and relationships with others.

The Benefits of Therapy for Mental Health

When you are struggling with life problems, you often feel overwhelmed and think there is no use in doing anything. It can feel hard to break free from those feelings and go back to the life that you want to do.

Therapy is one of the ways to help you through your hardship and remind you that hope is there. That’s why helps from mental health professional are needed to provide you with anything to help you shift your mental health towards a positive mindset.

English-Speaking Psychologist Service in Rotterdam

If you are looking for a therapist, psychologist, or counselor in Rotterdam, CalmKiwi can help you.

At CalmKiwi, we will give you client-oriented and solution-oriented psychotherapy. Your mental health matters. You deserve to feel better. That’s why you need a supportive and confidential space to help you talk about troubling things. Communication and support through psychotherapy are important to help you get new perspectives on the situation. Moreover, it also helps you establish a more fulfilling connection with yourself and others.

There are important benefits of talking to a therapist, such as:

It helps you to let out the things that have been troubling your mind and emotions, such as loneliness, depression, unresolved anger, low self-esteem, regrets, and frustrations, in much safer ways.
A mental health professional can guide you to resolve emotional distress, such as anxiety or stress, due to traumatic events, such as fear of failure, health issues, workplace conflict, and social status.
It helps you to resolve issues in your relationships, such as grief, separation, and other relationship conflicts.
It helps you fix the destructive habits that you feel are hard to break due to the involvement of emotional triggers such as overeating, smoking, self-hatred, work addiction, procrastination, and other bad habits.