How the title of Expat Psychologist was born
First of its kind. Still the best. It started with a gap nobody else was filling.
When I first arrived in the Netherlands, a Dutch colleague said something that stopped me in my tracks: “There isn’t a single practice dedicated to expats here. You have the education and the experience — why don’t you start one?”
That idea never left me.
Having lived in multiple countries myself, I knew firsthand what expat life really feels like — the loneliness of starting over, the invisible weight of cultural adjustment, the quiet identity shifts that nobody around you quite understands. Combined with my background in psychology, I saw a gap I could genuinely fill.
And so, in 2009, Expat Psychologist was born — the first practice in the Netherlands dedicated exclusively to internationally mobile individuals.
Where we are today
What began as a single office in Leiden has grown into an international practice spanning the Netherlands and Switzerland, with a team of psychologists who share the same commitment: to offer high-quality, culturally informed psychological support to people living far from home.
Our clients include expats, diplomats, international students, UN and NGO professionals, and globally mobile families. Each brings their own story. Each deserves support that truly understands it.
Our Mission Today
To ensure that every expat knows that help is available — compassionate, professional, and tailored to the reality of international life.
Leiden, The Netherlands – December 2009
First office opens
First office opens. The idea of a practice built exclusively for expats becomes a reality.
The Hague, The Netherlands – June 2014
Second office opens
A natural next step, serving the heart of the Netherlands’ diplomatic and international community.
Geneva, Switzerland – November 2018
Third office opens
Expanding to Switzerland, supporting expats in one of the world’s most international cities.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands – February 2020
Fourth office opens
Bringing the practice to the Netherlands’ most cosmopolitan city.
Success project with a Dutch Ministry – October 2021
Student Project
A national programme providing psychological support to international students, funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education.
Zurich, Switzerland – January 2023
Fifth office opens
Growing our Swiss presence with accessible, effective support for the expat community.
Zug, Switzerland – August 2024
Sixth office opens
Our sixth location, continuing to bring expert support closer to where our clients live and work.
2009 – till today / 2009 – 2026
Leading International practice
What started as a single title — Expat Psychologist — has grown into a leading international practice trusted by expats across the world. Over 15 years, we have supported thousands of internationally mobile individuals, and we continue to grow. Our mission remains exactly what it was on day one: to make sure that wherever you are in the world, expert psychological support is within reach.
