Relationship therapy Nijmegen: human and effective
Our scientifically based approach is carried out by a team of highly trained therapists, registered with the NVRG or professionally trained within Praktijk de Liefde. We work from a shared vision and method of system and relationship therapy and EFT. With a unique combination of head, heart and body, we strengthen relationships and promote mental and emotional health.
As the only practice in the Netherlands with this specialization, we offer immediate help, without a waiting list. After only 4 to 8 sessions, we often realize lasting improvement by restoring connection and making conscious choices.
We build loving, lasting relationships – in the here and now and for generations to come.
Is there increasingly frequent quarreling, irritation or distance? And do you doubt that continuing is still an option? Relationship therapy can be a bright spot. You end old, harmful relationship patterns and work on understanding each other.

Relationship therapy Nijmegen: concrete, humane and effective
We all go through it from time to time: there is distance or a lot of tension in the relationship. The point is to find the resilience to get closer together again.
Relationship therapy can help with that. In addition, relationship therapy contributes to your mental and emotional health by providing insight into the patterns that affect your well-being. Our unique approach combines head, heart and body – symbolizing thinking, feeling and acting. In relationships, these elements often become out of balance: your head may be overflowing with stress, your heart feels closed off, and your body reacts with tension.
By bringing these three back into harmony, we create space for real contact – with yourself and with your partner.
Together in therapy
We start with an intake to discover whether there is a good click and to get a clear picture of your situation. After this intake we discuss how to proceed. We strive to quickly get to the core of the relationship issues: usually 4 to 8 sessions of 65 minutes are sufficient for lasting improvement within the relationship.
We work from a deep specialization in systemic therapy. Within our practice, all relationship therapists work under expert supervision, with regular peer review and from a shared vision of relationship and family therapy.
Systemic relationship therapy for diverse relationships, with a focus on repairing relationships and promoting mental and emotional health, focusing on head, heart and body.
Together with the relationship therapist, you will work toward understanding, connection and intimacy.
Our approach
We work from a deep specialization in systems therapy. Within our practice, all couples therapists work under expert supervision, with regular intervision and from a shared vision of relationship and family therapy.
As a unique practice in the Netherlands, we combine scientific foundation with an integrative approach in which head, heart and body come together. Thus, we offer therapy of excellent quality, focused on real, lasting connection.
Praktijk de Liefde is an expert in concrete and effective couples therapy based on systemic therapy. Systemic therapy is an evidence-based method; research shows that systemic therapy works.
This approach has proven to be particularly effective in restoring loving connections and strengthening relationships.
We offer systemic couples therapy for all relationships, with a focus on restoring relationships and promoting mental and emotional health, focusing on head, heart and body.
Praktijk de Liefde: where quality, expertise and care come together.
Purpose of couples therapy
Saving the relationship at all costs is not the goal of couples therapy. The goal of therapy is for both of you to come out of this process stronger, whether you move forward together or each choose your own path. We work to deepen mutual understanding, improve communication, and restore both emotional and physical intimacy.
Our goal is to build your relationship into a more powerful and fulfilling connection that focuses on intimacy, room for personal growth, and respect for each other’s needs and boundaries. With couples therapy you will make your relationship loving and more powerful again, nothing is taboo or unmentionable.
At Praktijk de Liefde we understand that not always both partners are ready for couples therapy at the same time. You can also start couples therapy individually first. This offers the space to work on your own insights and growth first, after which your partner can join later. In this way, you will begin the recovery and connection within your relationship in a safe setting.
At Praktijk de Liefde, development and personal attention are key – in a safe and professional environment where both clients and therapists can grow. Our mission: building loving, lasting relationships – in the here and now and for generations to come.

Relationship therapy in Nijmegen: scientifically proven
Our evidence-based approach is carried out by a team of highly trained therapists: NVRG-registered system therapists, and relationship therapists professionally trained at Praktijk de Liefde, from the vision and method of system and relationship therapy. Using a unique combination of head, heart and body, we strengthen relationships and promote mental and emotional health.
Our starting point is systems therapy, an evidence-based approach that has been proven effective. In sessions, we look not only at you as partners and your relationship to yourself, but at the entire system in which you function: the family of origin and the influence of important people in your lives, both past and present. We examine who you have become because of these influences and what you really need now. By using different methods, we always find a solid starting point to start the restoration of your relationship in a powerful and purposeful way.
By using different methods, we always find a solid starting point to start the recovery of your relationship in a powerful and purposeful way.
Systemic therapy is a scientifically based method; research shows that systemic therapy works.
Make an appointment?
We recommend starting with a comprehensive intake. In this conversation we take the time to get a complete picture of your request for help and specific needs. You can experience whether there is a good click with the therapist, and you will notice that from the very first session you are already actively engaged in your process. During the intake you will immediately gain insight into the first steps we can take together, so you will feel that the change has already begun. This intake not only provides a basis for an in-depth, personal approach, but also forms a flying start in your process. This way we ensure that you immediately get one step closer to your goals and desired change.
Prefer to meet first and get an impression of our approach? Then we offer an introductory conversation of 20 minutes. At Praktijk de Liefde we ask a fee for the introductory talk, so that we can start with attention and quality from the beginning.
We are the only practice in the Netherlands with such a strong specialization in systemic therapy. You can come to us immediately, without a waiting list. Sessions are available both during the day and in the evening.
Do you have any questions? Call or make an appointment directly through our booking system.
We will get back to you as soon as possible to discuss your needs and expectations and make the best start together.