Rates for relationship and sex therapy and mediation

Introduction - 20 minutes

€67.70 exempt from VAT – €81.92 incl. VAT

Intake - 65 minutes

€164.56 exempt from VAT – €199.12 incl. VAT

Individual therapy - 65 minutes

€218.50 exempt from VAT – €264.39 incl. VAT

Couples and family therapy - 65 minutes

€218.50 exempt from VAT – €264.39 incl. VAT

Friendship therapy - 65 minutes

€218.50 exempt from VAT – €264.13 incl. VAT

Singles therapy - 65 minutes

€218.50 exempt from VAT – €264.39 incl. VAT

Sex therapy - 65 minutes

€218.50 exempt from VAT – €264.39 incl. VAT

Business relationships - 65 minutes

€264.39 incl. VAT

Divorce with children

€4900 incl. VAT

Divorce without children

€4000 incl. VAT

Transformation relationship weekend - 2 days

€1096.25 exempt from VAT – €1325.47 incl. VAT

Private transformation program - 1 or 2 days

€1596.07 – €2472.80 exempt from VAT
€1929.27 – €2991.14 incl. VAT 

Rate change

As of September 1, 2025, our rates have been adjusted. We apply this adjustment to ensure our quality and continuity.

Introduction (20 min): €67.70 (VAT-exempt) / €81.92 (incl. VAT)

Intake (± 1 hour): €164.56 (VAT-exempt) / €199.12 (incl. VAT)

Session (± 1 hour): €218.50 (VAT-exempt) / €264.39 (incl. VAT)

Telephone consultation (15 min): €50.50 (VAT-exempt) / €61.11 (incl. VAT)

Transformation Weekend: €1096.25 (VAT-exempt) / €1325.47 (incl. VAT)

Private Transformation Programs: from €1596.09 to €2472.84 (VAT-exempt) and from €1929.27 to €2991.14 (incl. VAT)

Dutch Tax Administration clarifies and tightens VAT exemption

Starting March 27, 2025, due to a change in the Dutch Tax Administration’s position, we are required to charge 21% VAT on part of our sessions.

We understand this may raise questions. We are happy to think along with you about what best fits your personal journey.

When does the VAT exemption not apply?

The Dutch Tax Administration requires us to charge VAT if the session does not have a specific therapeutic purpose or diagnosis. This means: when there are no psychological or emotional complaints affecting your daily life or wellbeing.
For example:

  • You mainly want to reflect on or deepen your relationship.
  • You want to strengthen your relationship out of curiosity or prevention, without complaints.
  • There are no signs of stress, sadness, anxiety, or psychological complaints.
  • You want to work on your connection without any mental overload being present.

When does the VAT exemption apply?

The VAT exemption continues to apply when we work together with a therapeutic purpose or with a diagnosis.

This means that the sessions focus on relieving, treating, or preventing psychological or emotional complaints, such as stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, trauma, or tensions that throw you off balance.
It also includes physical signals of mental overload, such as restlessness, fatigue, anger, or relationship problems that contribute to these complaints or hinder recovery.

In other words, the main goal of the treatment must be the protection, maintenance, or restoration of psychological health. 

What does this mean for your sessions?

Here are some examples of when the VAT exemption applies:

  • One of you experiences stress, anxiety, or sadness. The session focuses on psychological recovery.

  • The relationship feels good, but there are burnout symptoms, low mood, or tensions. The session supports recovery.

  • There is no diagnosis yet, but there are clear signs of mental overload. The session aims at preventing breakdown or absence from work.

Whether a session is VAT-exempt depends on the purpose of the treatment. If there are psychological or emotional complaints – diagnosed or clearly present – and the sessions are aimed at recovery, relief, or prevention, then the VAT exemption remains applicable.

Our practice falls under the VAT exemption for healthcare when the guidance is aimed at treating psychological complaints or a (suspected) disorder. In other cases – for example, guidance that is more coaching or advisory in nature – we are required to charge 21% VAT.

During the intake, we will determine together whether the guidance falls under the exemption.

We understand that the difference between VAT-exempt and VAT-taxable sessions can be quite confusing. That’s why we are happy to think along with you. Are you unsure whether your session falls under the VAT exemption? Or would you like to review together what best fits your situation?

Please feel free to contact us — we’re happy to help!

Note: Amsterdam Noord location

At our Amsterdam-Noord location, we only offer sessions that fall under the VAT rate (21%). This means that only sessions focused on relationship deepening, prevention, reflection, or personal development without psychological or mental overload and disorders can be booked here.

Would you like to benefit from the VAT exemption based on a therapeutic goal or existing complaints? In that case, we are happy to refer you to one of our other locations or to online sessions. 

Replacement in case of therapist illness

In our practice, we are committed to continuously providing the best possible guidance and support to everyone who needs us. We understand that situations may arise in which a therapist is unexpectedly unavailable. That’s why we have taken measures to ensure that your therapeutic journey can continue without interruption, even if your regular therapist is temporarily not available.

If your therapist is unable to attend your appointment for any reason, we will make every effort to assign an experienced colleague to temporarily take over your treatment. This replacement therapist will have access to your file and will thoroughly prepare for your session to guarantee a smooth transition and continuity of care.

We view the involvement of a new therapeutic perspective as an opportunity to explore fresh insights and approaches within our practice. This can sometimes prove to be surprisingly valuable for your therapeutic process.

If you have any questions or would like more information about how we ensure the continuity of your treatment, please feel free to contact us. 

Reimbursement of couples therapy

Since 2013, couples therapy has no longer been reimbursed by the basic health insurance. This form of therapy is not covered under Primary Psychological Care or the General Basic Mental Health Care. The costs of therapy are therefore your own responsibility. Even though you pay for the sessions yourself, you can see this as a valuable investment in yourself, your relationship, or your family. In addition, you benefit from the fact that there are no waiting lists, no diagnosis is required, and your deductible will not be affected.

Payment and cancellation introduction session

The introduction session can be cancelled free of charge up to 48 hours in advance. If cancellation is not made within this period, we are unfortunately obliged to charge for the reserved time.

Payment and cancellation therapy

After the session, you will receive an invoice, which we kindly ask you to pay on time. If payment is not made, you will receive two reminders in total before the invoice is handed over to a debt collection agency. This step will incur additional costs.

An appointment is not without obligation. If you are unable to attend, we kindly ask you to cancel as soon as possible. You can do this by email or through the online booking system, up to two working days in advance.

For cancellations or rescheduling within two working days (48 hours) before the appointment, 100% of the agreed fee will be charged. Saturdays and Sundays are not counted in this two-day period. A cancellation made on Saturday or Sunday will therefore be considered as a cancellation on Monday.

This also applies to public holidays and to appointments cancelled after 5:00 p.m. In these cases, the cancellation period starts from the next working day. 

Payment and cancellation Transformation Programs

Easily use our online booking system to pay for the Private Transformation Program or the Transformation Weekend. If you would like to receive an invoice, please feel free to contact our practice assistants.

You have the flexibility to cancel the Private Transformation Programs and the Transformation Relationship Weekend free of charge up to four weeks before the start date. For cancellations up to two weeks before the weekend or private program, 50% of the costs will be charged. If you cancel within one week before the start date of the weekend or private program, the full amount (100%) will be charged. 

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