HI, I’M KATE D’ANVERS

Unfortunately I don't have space to take on new clients at the moment. I hope to do so again in January / February 2025

I also provide ADHD relationship counselling services. Please see my other website www.ADHDrelationshipcounselling.nl for more information

About me

Hi, my name is Kate D’Anvers and I am a registered psychologist originally from New Zealand. I work with adults seeking psychological support, with a particular interest in those in creative industries, and adults with ADHD (diagnosed or suspected).

I’m also open to working with anyone who feels they need help with stress, depression, burnout, anger, guilt, motivation, people pleasing or perfectionism.

I live in Amsterdam with my Swedish / Canadian husband and our two small children. Prior to moving here nine years ago I lived in Vietnam, so I’m familiar with a lot of the challenges that come from moving away from your home country and settling somewhere without the support of friends or family.

I’ve been working in this field for over twenty years, so I have a broad range of knowledge and experience to draw from, allowing me to work with you quickly and effectively.

Currently I’m only offering appointments online.

General

I often work with people in the creative industries but I am very open to working with anyone who…

has experienced a major life event that has shaken their sense of stability
is feeling depressed or anxious (especially if nothing you've tried is working)
feels like therapy probably won't work or isn't for them
worries that they might be heading towards burnout or are actually experiencing burnout
is aware their childhood experiences are negatively influencing their present day responses
finds themselves stuck in patterns of behaviour that they would like to change
struggles with people pleasing and perfectionism
looks from the outside like they 'have it all' but internally are struggling to feel okay
just needs help 'sorting their s**t out'!

ADHD

I have extensive experience in working with adults with ADHD (suspected or diagnosed)

This can include helping you to:

understand more about your ADHD and how it impacts you
improve your organisational skills, motivation and focus
find workable strategies to address your procrastination, perfectionism and people pleasing
understand and reduce the sense of anger / shame / not being good enough / imposter syndrome that so many adults with ADHD experience
stop relying on last minute panic to get things done
avoid 'mini-burnouts' - those days when it's impossible to get anything done, despite your best intentions
address depression and anxiety with an ADHD-focused approach (as ADHD often causes these issues)
build habits, stick with hobbies and reach goals
learn more about the lesser known aspects of ADHD such as rejection sensitivity, a painful intolerance of boredom, constantly overcommitting yourself, time blindness etc

I also provide ADHD-focused relationship counselling. Please see www.ADHDrelationshipcounselling.nl for more information.

Diagnosis

The ADHD Assessment is comprised of the following steps:

Initial Appointment (90 minutes)
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Description: This appointment gathers ADHD-relevant information about your childhood, teenager years and adult life experiences. The format of the appointment follows the Adult ADHD Assessment Quality Assurance Standards (AQAS).
ADHD Computer Test (45 minutes)
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Description: This stage involves an ADHD-specific computer performance test (CPT) you can take from a computer at home
Questionnaires to be completed at home
- Description: Based on the information we have gathered so far I will send you some questionnaires to complete at home. If a parent or partner was available to complete a questionnaire that would be great but it is not essential.
Follow-up Appointment (90-120 minutes)
- Duration: 90 - 120 minutes
- Description: This appointment will gather further information then review with you the assessment, discuss findings, and provide recommendations.
Comprehensive Written Report
- Description: Following the assessment process, I will compile a comprehensive written report detailing the assessment results, diagnosis (if applicable), and recommendations.

The total cost for the ADHD assessment services outlined above is €725.
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_{* Please note that I do not provide assessments for individuals under 25 years old}

Payment plan

Contact

You are welcome to self refer. You don't need a letter from your doctor or any other source.

Unfortunately I am not taking on new clients at the moment

If you would like to speak to me first please send me a message. I'd be very happy to have a free phone consultation with you to see whether we'd be a good fit and answer any questions you may have.

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Costs

Sessions are 50 minutes and cost €125. Unfortunately and very frustratingly you cannot use any type of Dutch insurance to pay for sessions nor can you claim back any costs. If you have international insurance it is very likely you can claim a reimbursement but you will need to check directly with them of course. Some companies offer a coaching / self development budget for their staff which is also often possible to use. If you have any questions about this please don't hesitate to ask me

Complaints Procedure:

All registered psychologists working in the Netherlands are required to have a formal complaints procedure available on their website. Any possible complaints can be submitted to Klacht and Company via nip@klachtencompany.nl. Complaints can be submitted digitally using this form.