Relationship Therapy
Amsterdam Hilversum Amersfoort Utrecht

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Adjustment problems; Affairs and betrayal; Arguing and conflict; Communication styles; Cross cultural differences; Conflicting expectations; Emotional distance; Family differences; Life transitions; Mixed Couples; Money and work; Safe environment for children; Same sex couples; Separation; Sex & intimacy; Trust...​

Psychologist Michiel Thissen helps couples and individuals explore relationship patterns that are affecting the quality of life. The aim is to create awareness of relationship dynamics and an understanding that enables both partners to change habits and relate to each other in a healthier way. 

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relationship as a system

Relationship problems are symptoms of a system out of control. There is a pattern of contempt, senseless discussion(s), chronic lies or unreasonable wishes. Partners are irritated and stressed. There are depressions and a diminished capacity of interest in other people. 

relationship quality of life

​Often there is insomnia, excessive use of alcohol and/ or drugs. Sometimes a pattern of chronic cheating. 

In analyzing the unique system of your relationship we concentrate on problems and the history, form and structure of your relationship.

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restore your relationship

Senior psychologist Michiel Thissen is an experienced relationship therapist. He analyses relationships as systems. Looks into shared history, quality of attachment, needs, wants, habits, communication patterns, emotions and incidents. He treats your personalities and external social network part of your relationship system. He will help you to approach your relationship as a system that can be changed. You will learn to communicate again and change disfunctional patterns of interacting. We will research the dynamics of power and vulnerability in your relationship and heal pain and resentment. You will learn to manage your emotions and relationship-system much better.