Joey Sturgeon, founder and relationship therapist

In every relationship, there’s a deep longing to be seen and truly understood. At the same time, it’s a challenge to always meet each other’s needs and expectations, no matter how deep the love. Our relationship offers joy, peace, and a sense of homecoming—a place where we can be ourselves, relax, be surprised, and rely on each other. But loving connection doesn’t happen by itself; it requires attention, time, and courage.

An intimate relationship isn’t just about emotional closeness, but also about physical connection. Intimacy in all its forms—from gentle touch to deeper physical connection—plays a vital role in how we feel seen and loved. Sometimes we lose our balance in this, and a little extra help is needed to reconnect. During our conversations, we’ll explore the patterns that influence your connection, strengthen communication, and explore what’s needed to connect both emotionally and physically.

I’ll guide you with an open and gentle attitude, without judgment, and offer space for everything that’s going on in your relationship. You’re also welcome to ask questions about intimacy, sexuality, and personal struggles. Because love isn’t just something you feel, it’s also something you do—with your head, heart, and body.

Background

My background is in systems therapy, with a focus on all relationships. After completing my pre-training as a systems therapist at De Viersprong in Breda, I completed an intensive post-master’s program in Systems Therapy, Relationship and Family Therapy at the Lorentzhuis in Haarlem. I am also registered with EFT Netherlands and the author of the book “Uit je Liefdesdip”, in which I guide couples to rediscover love by strengthening the connection between head, heart, and body. This trinity symbolizes thinking (head), feeling (heart), and acting (body – getting into motion). When these three are in balance, a relationship emerges that is fulfilling mentally, emotionally, and physically.

"Safety is important to be able to be yourself, while space is needed for growth and change."