Anxiety & panic
Panic attacks, anxious predictions, physical sensations or fear of losing control can create a cycle that becomes increasingly restrictive.
Online psychology for adults · Dutch & English
Space to understand what holds you back.
For anxiety, low mood, trauma, ADHD-related questions or patterns in life and work. Together we explore what is happening and which next step fits.
- MSc Clinical Psychology
- CBT & EMDR training
- Online sessions
- Dutch & English
Max VerstappenPsychologist (MSc)
Online in Dutch & English
Online in Dutch & English
Support for adults
Online appointments
Dutch & English
Anxiety · Panic · Trauma
When support may help
When anxiety starts shaping your choices
Anxiety is a normal protective response. But when fear, avoidance, persistent worry or distressing memories begin to restrict your life, professional support can help you understand the pattern and respond differently.
Avoidance & worry
Avoiding situations can bring immediate relief while making it harder to feel safe and confident the next time they arise.
Trauma-related difficulties
Distressing memories, heightened alertness or feeling unsafe can continue long after a difficult experience has ended.
Clarity begins with understanding.
A guiding principle for psychological work
A clear and collaborative approach
You should understand the work we do together
Psychological support should not feel mysterious. We begin by developing a shared understanding of what you are experiencing, what may be maintaining it and what you would like to change.
- A structured assessment of your current difficulties and goals
- Transparent explanations of the psychological approach
- Evidence-informed methods selected for your situation
- Regular evaluation of whether the work remains useful
Ariadne’s thread · What happens next
A straightforward way to get started
Like a thread through something complex, each step is intended to make the process clearer and more manageable.
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Initial contactTell me what brings you here
Send a short message with the essential information needed for me to respond. Please do not include urgent or extensive medical information.
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Shared understandingExplore suitability together
We discuss what you are experiencing, your goals and whether my online services are appropriate for your situation.
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Agreed directionDecide on the next steps
If we proceed, we agree on goals, format, frequency, fees and practical conditions before beginning.
Training & professional experience
The person behind the practice
I am Max Verstappen, a psychologist with an MSc in Clinical Psychology from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and a BSc in Psychology from Utrecht University.
Alongside my private practice, I work as a psychologist within Parnassia Groep i-psy/PsyQ, supporting adults from diverse cultural backgrounds with anxiety, depressive and trauma-related difficulties.
Private, brief and evidence-informed
A first look at what you are experiencing
Three short self-checks can help you reflect on anxiety and low mood, trauma-related symptoms or adult ADHD characteristics. They offer a starting point—not a diagnosis.
Anxiety & low mood
A four-question check covering the past two weeks.
Trauma-related symptoms
A careful five-question screen that never asks you to describe what happened.
Adult ADHD characteristics
Six questions about attention, organisation, restlessness and task completion.
Would you like to book a first conversation?
Choose a time that suits you. If you have a question first, email the practice.