Are you looking for the best relationship therapy that is proven to be effective? Then choose Evidence-Based relationship therapies such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the approved approach I use as a trained IBCT therapist.

While there is no single "best" couples therapy, both EFT and IBCT have proven effective in improving relationships.

While EFT focuses on understanding and transforming emotional patterns, I myself am trained in IBCT, an approach that focuses on addressing specific interaction patterns and teaching effective conflict resolution skills.

With my expertise in IBCT, I help couples strengthen their relationships and make lasting improvements.

A session with Thijs takes about 1.5 hours. An individual intake for couples therapy takes 1 hour.

The number of sessions a couple needs varies by situation. We have an IBCT couples therapy treatment protocol of about 10 sessions.

Depending on the severity of the relationship problems, we may use parts of this or apply the whole. Generally we see that at least 5 sessions are needed, excluding intake.

For issues that require behavioral change of individuals, we need more time, think of then rather 10 sessions.

Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT) is ideally suited for couples who want to address specific interaction patterns and develop effective conflict resolution skills.

If you find that you and your partner are stuck in repetitive conflicts or that communication problems are straining the relationship, IBCT can be a valuable approach. Therapy focuses on identifying destructive interaction cycles and teaching new ways of communicating and dealing with conflict.

IBCT is also suitable for couples who are willing to work together to improve their relationship and are open to learning new skills to strengthen their bond and make lasting improvements.

If you do nothing in the face of serious relationship problems, they will never resolve themselves.

Relationship therapy allows you to learn different techniques and gain insights that do help you resolve relationship problems.

Want to know if couples therapy works? Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT) is known as one of the most thoroughly researched and effective approaches worldwide.

Research (e.g., Dijkstra, 2017) confirms that this therapy leads to relationship improvement in as many as 70% of cases, resulting in increased satisfaction and better communication between partners.

Although IBCT is relatively new in the Netherlands, it is rapidly gaining popularity because of its proven effectiveness. This approach aligns seamlessly with existing methods in the Dutch mental health system, especially cognitive behavioral therapy.

If you are looking for a couples therapist, consider the benefits of IBCT, a proven approach that can help you improve your relationship and make lasting changes.

*) Dijkstra, P. (2017). Protocol-based treatment of partners with relationship problems. In: G. Keijsers et al. (2017), Protocol-based treatments for adults with mental health problems (pp. 498-558).

A 1.5-hour appointment for a couple receiving couples therapy has a fee of 150 euros excluding VAT.

If you have a small budget, please still contact us to explore the possibilities.

Up to 24 hours in advance, you can reschedule or cancel your appointment free of charge. Send an email, app or call us if you do not receive a counter message!

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Yes, with us relationship therapy can also take place online, e.g. via Teams.