Psychological support in Italian, in Amsterdam.

A psychoanalytic psychotherapy practice for the Italian community in the Netherlands. Sessions in Italian and English, covered by major Dutch health insurers.

Why us

Therapy designed for people living between two countries

Language

Sessions in Italian, English, or both, according to your needs.

Location

Practice based in Amsterdam, with online sessions available.

Approach

Psychoanalytic, adapted to the realities of expat life.

Access

Direct booking, without long waiting lists.

Services

Pathways for individuals, couples and families

Individual

Anxiety, cultural adjustment, and moments of personal transition.

Adults

Couples

For binational or expat couples navigating crises or change.

Couples

Families

Support for Italian households living in the Netherlands.

Families

Children and adolescents

Support for growing up in a bilingual, bicultural environment.

Minors
Insurance

Covered by major Dutch health insurers

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Before your first session, we'll check together what your policy covers and how reimbursement works.

Anyone living or working in the Netherlands is entitled to basic-package care under the Health Insurance Act (Zvw). Reimbursement requires a referral letter from your GP with a GGZ or SGGZ diagnosis, plus a copy of your ID. Treatment is billed under the Zorg Prestatie Model.

Rates

Rates for privately paid therapy

The rates below apply to privately paid (self-funded) therapy, outside of insurance reimbursement. For care reimbursed through Dutch insurance, actual cost depends on your policy — see the Insurance section above.

Initial assessment

Three assessment sessions

45 minutes per session, to define a diagnosis and treatment plan.

€85 / session
Individual psychotherapy

Twice a week

45 minutes per session.

€75 / session

Three times a week

45 minutes per session.

€65 / session

Single consultation

50-minute individual session, no ongoing course of treatment.

€75
Couples

Couples session

75 minutes per session.

€110

Single couples consultation

Single session, no ongoing course of treatment.

€115

Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice are charged at €55. As a general guideline, the cost of a course of therapy should not exceed a third of your income — please talk to us if cost is a barrier.

About us

Dr Samuele Filomena

GZ-registered psychologist and psychoanalyst, accredited member of APSA, with clinical experience across public and private mental health services in the UK and Italy, including the Tavistock & Portman NHS Trust. Registered with the Order of Psychologists of Puglia (no. 1365). Sees clients privately in Amsterdam and can also offer consultations in Italy.BIG register no. 19928372625

Dr Giovanna D'Antonio

Psychotherapist, with clinical experience across public and private services in Italy. Registered with the Register of Psychologists and Psychotherapists of Lazio since 2001, recognised as a psychotherapist in the Netherlands since 2017. Member of the NIP (Nederlands Instituut van Psychologen) since 2013.BIG register no. 89922317116

"Living between two languages and two countries brings its own particular strain — one that deserves a therapeutic space built around it."
Complaints

Complaints procedure

If you wish to raise a complaint about the healthcare services you received, you can contact the Central Office for Complaint Handling in Healthcare (CBKZ).

  • Email: reclamo@cbkz.nl
  • Registered post: CBKZ, response number 570, 4200 WB Gorinchem, the Netherlands

Our practice is accredited according to the standards required in Dutch healthcare.

Write to us to arrange a first session

We reply within 48 hours, in Italian or English.

PracticeAmsterdam, Netherlands
Emailinfo@psicote.org
Phone+31 6 3034 1405