Melanie Leijten, Relationship Therapist in Amsterdam City Centre

As a relationship therapist, I support people who want to grow in the way they connect – whether they are partners, family members, friends, or individuals. Sometimes there is distance or tension, other times there’s a longing for more depth and connection. Whatever your question may be, I’m happy to walk alongside you for a while.

Together, we explore the patterns in your relationship: how they developed and what is needed to truly understand each other again. I work systemically and use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), paying attention to emotions, desires, and the signals of the body. It’s not just the head – the heart and body also have a voice.

In a warm and safe setting, I offer space to be yourself. I listen without judgment, work at your pace, and provide practical tools to break through recurring patterns. Gentle when possible, confrontational when needed, and always with compassionate attention. With hands-on tools and intuitive attunement, I help you see each other clearly again. My hope is that you – whether alone or together – can move forward with renewed trust and connection, in a way that truly fits you. 

Background

As a pedagogue, I learned how vital safety, recognition, and attuned communication are in relationships. For many years, I supported children, parents, and colleagues in vulnerable situations within the education sector. Time and again, I witnessed the power of truly being seen.

My systemic perspective helps me look beyond behavior and sense what lies beneath the surface. In my work as a relationship therapist, everything comes together: education and experience form a solid foundation from which I guide people with clarity, care, and compassion. 

"In my therapy, not only the mind has a voice – the heart and body speak too."

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