The Schmidts Institute
Life is complicated, but getting support doesn't have to be.
Individual counseling and Walk & Talk sessions for English-speaking expats, men, and professionals in The Hague (Den Haag) and across the Netherlands. Available online and in person.
Does any of this sound familiar?
You moved here. But you haven't quite landed yet.
Whether you followed your partner, here for university, or your career brought everyone along for the ride, building a life in a new country takes more out of you than anyone warns you about. You're doing fine on paper. Inside is a different story. That's worth talking about.
You've never really asked for help before. That's okay.
Most men I work with aren't looking for traditional therapy. They want a real conversation with someone who isn't going to make it a big deal. Fathers running on empty, stay-at-home dads adjusting to a role nobody talks about honestly, men who've been carrying something for a long time and are ready to put some of it down. You don't need a reason that sounds serious enough.
You used to show up fully. Now you're just getting through it.
You used to care about your work or school and the people in your life. Somewhere along the way you hit a wall. You're not lazy and you're not weak. You're depleted. And you want to find your way back to the person you were before it got like this.
Your body changed. Your mental health followed.
A medical diagnosis doesn't just affect you physically. It changes how you see yourself, what you think you're capable of, and what you're allowed to want from your life. I understand that from personal experience, not just from training. If the mental load of managing your health has become its own problem, that's worth addressing.
If any of this sounds familiar, reach out. You'll work directly with me. No waiting lists, no being passed along to someone else.
“Andrew challenged me and through his encouragement, guidance, and support, he helped me recognize my strengths in myself that I hadn’t yet seen.”
Brenda B. - Former client“Andrew was significant in my personal growth, was tremendously instrumental in helping me shift my perspective, and encouraged me to consider options and opportunities that I had never considered. Working with him truly changed my life.”
Amy M. - Former client“Andrew’s free spirit and caring heart was the support system that kept me moving the challenges that I was facing.”
Jaeilyn S. - Former client