Pathways Relational Therapy for Expats

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Pathways Relational Therapy for Expats

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Relational Therapy for Expats: Supporting Your Journey

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Psychotherapy and psychodiagnostic testing with US-licensed Clinical Psychologist, Maryke Van Zyl, Ph.D., includes specialized services such as ADHD assessment, expat therapy, and therapy in English. Additionally, we offer tailored therapy for dads, making psychotherapy in the Netherlands accessible to a diverse clientele.

Relational Therapy for Expats: Supporting Your Journey

Relational Therapy for Expats: Supporting Your JourneyRelational Therapy for Expats: Supporting Your JourneyRelational Therapy for Expats: Supporting Your Journey

Psychotherapy and psychodiagnostic testing with US-licensed Clinical Psychologist, Maryke Van Zyl, Ph.D., includes specialized services such as ADHD assessment, expat therapy, and therapy in English. Additionally, we offer tailored therapy for dads, making psychotherapy in the Netherlands accessible to a diverse clientele.

Are you an expat living in the Netherlands?

I am Maryke, a clinical psychologist licensed in several US states, providing expat therapy and psychological testing over telehealth throughout the Netherlands. Originally from South Africa and trained in the US, I offer psychotherapy in English and Afrikaans. As an expat and adventurer myself, I deeply understand the expat experience and can provide a safe landing for anyone navigating the challenges of this multicultural life. Additionally, I specialize in therapy for dads and conduct ADHD assessments to support families effectively.

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Why work with me?

Living abroad can be both exciting and overwhelming. Cultural transitions, relationship strain, parenting in a new environment, and shifts in identity can build pressure quietly. Many expats feel the need to keep going and stay strong, even when things feel unsteady inside. 


At Pathways Relational Therapy for Expats, I provide a space where you are understood in the context of your relationships, family, and life abroad. My expat therapy services support English and Afrikaans-speaking adults in the Netherlands who want to: 


  • strengthen emotional connection with their partner 
  • navigate fatherhood and parenting with more confidence and presence through therapy for dads 
  • understand adult ADHD and how it impacts relationships and daily life, including the option for an ADHD assessment 
  • feel more grounded, regulated, and at home in themselves 


Whether you are new to the Netherlands or have lived here for years, you don’t have to navigate this journey on your own. My psychotherapy in the Netherlands is here to help.

Who do I work with?

Expat Dads

Expat Dads

Expat Dads

  • I work with fathers who care deeply about their families but feel stretched thin, reactive, or disconnected
     
  • Expat life can intensify pressure around work, identity, and parenting
     
  • Therapy offers space to slow down, reflect, and show up with more presence for your children and partner

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Couples

Expat Dads

Expat Dads

  • Relocation, parenting, and stress can pull couples into cycles of miscommunication and emotional distance
     
  • Therapy supports partners in strengthening emotional safety, repairing after conflict, and reconnecting amid family life abroad
     
  • Sessions are conducted in English or Afrikaans

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Adult ADHD

Expat Dads

Adult ADHD

  • Many adults begin to wonder whether ADHD may be contributing to ongoing struggles with focus, organization, emotional regulation, or relationships
     
  • These concerns often come into sharper focus during periods of stress or major transitions
     
  • I provide comprehensive, thoughtful, and collaborative ADHD assessments grounded in real life context
     
  • Available in English or Afrikaans 

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What to expect

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We begin with a free 20-minute consultation to discuss what brings you here and determine if our collaboration feels like a good fit for your needs, whether you are seeking expat therapy, therapy for dads, or other types of support.


A collaborative plan


Together, we develop a tailored therapy or assessment plan that suits your specific needs. This could involve individual therapy, couples work, parenting support, or even an ADHD assessment, all designed to help you navigate your personal journey.


Meaningful and lasting change


Our focus is on facilitating insight, emotional growth, and equipping you with practical tools that will support you long after our sessions end, whether you’re engaging in psychotherapy in the Netherlands or participating in therapy in English.

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Need to Know

My professional license is issued in the United States. I do not hold a Dutch psychology license, and I do not provide care within the Dutch healthcare system. Instead, I offer private services, including ADHD assessments and expat therapy, which are not covered by Dutch health insurance. Clients using international or private insurance for services such as psychotherapy in the Netherlands are encouraged to verify reimbursement options directly with their insurer.


I am affiliated with an independent complaints officer provided through CBKZ. If a complaint cannot be resolved informally, clients may take their dispute to De Geschillencommissie Zorg, an independent disputes committee recognized under the Wkkgz.


If you have a complaint, I encourage you to discuss it with me first. If we cannot resolve it together, you may contact an independent complaints officer. If a complaint remains unresolved, you may submit it to an independent disputes committee. I also offer therapy for dads and therapy in English to cater to diverse client needs.

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Pathways Relational Therapy for Expats

I am an English and Afrikaans-speaking psychologist based in Rotterdam, offering expat therapy throughout the Netherlands. My services cater to couples and adults, including comprehensive ADHD assessments and specialized psychotherapy in the Netherlands. Additionally, I provide therapy for dads looking to navigate their unique challenges, all in therapy conducted in English.

Hofplein 20, Rotterdam, Netherlands

Who I work with

  • Expats navigating parenting, work pressure, and emotional overwhelm
  • Couples adjusting to relocation, parenting, or disconnection
  • Parents who want to strengthen family relationships while living abroad
  • Adults seeking ADHD assessment and deeper understanding of attention, regulation, and relationships


If you don't think any of this describes you, still send me a note or schedule a call and we can see if I can be helpful to you


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Maryke Van Zyl, Ph.D.

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