Psychologist Amsterdam
Practice of Laura Wester
Good evening and a warm welcome to my website Psychologist Amsterdam-East.
We are psychologists Laura Wester and Zeynep Bilbay and on this page you will find information about our practice in Amsterdam. You are in the right place if you are experiencing mental health difficulties and feel that professional support could be helpful. Our treatments are largely reimbursed by health insurance.
It is good that you have taken this step—seeking help takes courage. It is completely understandable if searching for support feels daunting. At the same time, it is helpful to know that psychological difficulties are very common: more than one in four people in the Netherlands experienced mental health issues in the past year. You are not alone. When support from your environment or your GP is no longer sufficient and you are looking for a psychologist in Amsterdam, we offer guidance through both in-person therapy and online sessions.
Holimind treatments are reimbursed by health insurance for approximately 60–85%. This means you usually pay around €25–€50 per session, with the remaining amount covered by your insurer. A referral letter from your GP is required to start treatment in this manner. Alternatively you can make an appointment yourself for out-of-pocket therapy. There is no limit to the number of sessions, so you do not have to worry about a maximum treatment duration.
In our work, we are known as approachable and committed therapists. We find it important that you feel safe and that there is genuine attention for your story, as a trusting relationship is essential for effective collaboration. A key principle in our approach is a curious and non-judgemental attitude.
Because no two people are the same, treatment is always tailored to your personal needs, complaints and wishes. In addition to exploring where your difficulties originate, we believe it is important that you develop practical insights and skills that support you in the long term. We work from a holistic perspective: your complaints are not seen separately from who you are as a whole. By paying attention to the interaction between thoughts, body, emotions and lifestyle, deeper and more sustainable change becomes possible.
Our practice primarily focuses on General Basic Mental Health Care (Basis GGZ). This means we work with adults (18+) who experience mild to moderate psychological complaints, such as anxiety, low mood or difficulties processing impactful experiences.
When more complex or severe issues are present—for example severe addiction or psychotic symptoms—specialist or psychiatric care is more appropriate due to the intensity of treatment required. These forms of care fall outside our practice.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have or if you'd like to get started together as soon as possible. Know that you are more than welcome.
Sincerely,
Laura & Zeynep
Last updated: 07-09-2026
Please do not hesitate to contact me for an appointment or with any questions you may have.
