My Services

Offering therapy for Expats & International Professionals in Amsterdam and online.

Starting therapy can feel scary. Opening up to someone new takes courage, and I deeply respect that.

That’s why I offer a free 15-minute online consultation. We’ll briefly explore what’s been weighing on you and consider how we might move forward. It’s a gentle first step — a chance for you to ask questions, get a feel for how I work, and see whether you feel comfortable with me.

There’s no pressure to commit. Just space to connect and decide what feels right for you.

Parental Guidance

Parenthood doesn’t come with a manual. I therefore assist parents in dealing with a variety of challenges their children might face. My services also include assisting parents in guiding their children in adapting to adverse life events such as relocating to a new school/town/country, the divorce of parents, loss of a parent, experienced being bullied and self-esteem.

Adolescence

Being a teenager in modern society is one of the most challenging developmental stages and I assist adolescence in dealing with adverse life events. I provide psychotherapy for Depression, Identity issues, Behavioural Difficulties, Anxiety disorders, Trauma, Scholastic pressure, Eating disorders, Grief, Loss and emotional distress.

Adults

I provide individual psychotherapy to adults facing a variety of challenges including Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment, Trauma, Divorce, Loss and Grief. Psychotherapy for Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Anxiety disorders, Mood and depressive disorders, Relationship conflict/issues, Substance abuse, Loss and Grief.

Couples Therapy

Being in a relationship means continually balancing your needs with your partner’s. Over time through life transitions, parenthood, or unexpected challenges tension can build.

In couples therapy, we gently explore the emotional needs beneath these patterns.

Types of Therapy

In-person Therapy (Amsterdam)

I look forward to welcome you to my practice in the heart of central Amsterdam. A beautiful, calm, serene and safe space where you can enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while we collaboratively work together towards the goals you set out at the start of the therapeutic process. In my approach to therapy, confidentiality, unconditional positive regard and trust are the pillars of the therapeutic relationship.

Online Psychotherapy

I bring therapy to you, wherever you are! International clients welcome!

Receive professional support from the comfort and privacy of your own space.

I offer secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions for clients residing in the Netherlands and across the EU.

Client Experience:

“Derika is a true professional. For our family she was able to make challenging situations comfortable with her empathy, she brought calm to our home. She was able to bond with both adults and adolescents, she built relationships based on trust and a genuine desire to help. I have, and would again recommend Derika to anybody”

Kevin, 46

“I was suffering from depression after I lost my father and mother within a few years of each other. I had issues with my wife and it all felt too much to handle. I considered suicide. Seeking help I found Derika de Villiers and started with my first session.
I was very nervous and scared but she made me feel like I was in a safe space when we talked. She helped me with a step by step plan to work on and she was there holding my hand the whole way.
After a few months of online sessions and working on our step by step plan I am a new man. I can honestly say that Derika saved my life and for that, I will always be thankful.

There is no shame in seeking help. Derika will be that person you need at that stage of your life.”

Barend, 33

“Vir meer as 10 jaar het ek met ernstige angs, depressie en bipolariteit gesukkel. Ek het vir hulp na verskeie sielkundiges gegaan met geen sukses. In 2018 het ek uiteindelik by Derika de Villiers uitgekom. Sy is die eerste sielkundige wat my uiteindelik gehelp het om die dieper emosionele en sielkundige letsels van die verlede te identifiseer en het my gehelp en gelei om dit te hanteer. Na 10 jaar wat ek by my ouers moes bly weens veral die angs, en depressie, het ek in 2019 1200km van my ouers af weggetrek en is nou ongelooflik gelukkig, selfstandig en angsvry!! Voor ek vir Derika ontmoet het het ek geen hoop op ‘n beter toekoms gehad nie… Haar uiterse professionaliteit en ongelooflike talent om met mense te werk het my lewe gered!! Vir ‘n beter sielkundige kan jy nie vra nie!!!”

Gernari, 26

“I have been to many psychologists over the years yielding no success.

When I met Derika, I was not only intrigued by her knowledge and professionalism, but also her honesty. She tailor-made counselling sessions according to my personality, assisted me in dealing with trauma in a way that works for me. She doesn’t parrot from a textbook – she listens, cares, adapts. She doesn’t sympathise, she empathizes. She made sure she understood me, to enable me to understand and better myself.

Maybe a cliché saying, but my sessions were truly life-changing.”

Kylie, 38

“Ek wil net dankie sê vir die professionele manier waarop jy die familie terapie gelei het. Ons baat nou nog daarby en dit het ons almal goed gedoen. Die kinders is baie meer verdraagsaam met mekaar, en gereelde familie vergaderings is nou belangrik.”

Chislaine, 51