Are you looking for an English-speaking psychologist or therapist in Maastricht? Perhaps you're struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties or a difficult period in your life. You may feel stuck in recurring patterns, overwhelmed by emotions or uncertain about how to move forward.
I'm Monique Rosier, an integral psychologist and couples therapist based in Maastricht. Since 2007, I've been helping individuals and couples gain insight into themselves, understand their relationships and find new ways to deal with life's challenges.
I offer individual therapy and couples counselling in English, both at my practice in the centre of Maastricht and online.
My approach combines psychological insight, systemic work and personal guidance, with attention to your thoughts, emotions, relationships and life circumstances.
Individual therapy in Maastricht
Sometimes life becomes more complicated than you expected. You may feel overwhelmed by responsibilities, struggle with difficult emotions or find yourself questioning the direction your life is taking.
Perhaps you've been coping with stress for a long time, feel increasingly insecure or notice that certain patterns keep repeating themselves.
In my practice, I offer individual therapy for a variety of personal difficulties, including:
- Stress, burnout and work-related pressure
- Anxiety, insecurity and excessive worrying
- Low self-esteem and lack of self-confidence
- Feelings of depression and sadness
- Grief, bereavement and other experiences of loss
- Relationship difficulties and family issues
- Perfectionism and difficulty setting boundaries
- Important life decisions and periods of transition
- Questions about identity, personal development and meaning in life
During our conversations, we explore what is happening in your life and which underlying beliefs or patterns may be influencing your thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
My aim is to help you find a better balance between your head and your heart, between functioning well and feeling good about yourself.
Couples therapy in English
Relationships change over time. What once felt natural and easy may become complicated as responsibilities grow, careers develop and personal needs change.
Perhaps you and your partner keep having the same arguments, feel emotionally distant or struggle to understand each other's feelings and expectations.
Sometimes a relationship is affected by infidelity, differences in cultural backgrounds, changing priorities or uncertainty about whether to stay together.
In couples counselling, I help you explore the patterns that have developed between you.
What are your underlying needs and expectations? How do you respond when you feel hurt or misunderstood? And how can you communicate these feelings without becoming caught in blame and defensiveness?
We also look at the influence of earlier experiences, family patterns and attachment styles.
My goal is to help you understand each other more deeply and discover whether and how you want to move forward together.
Sometimes that means rebuilding your relationship. In other situations, it may mean finding a respectful way to separate.
When personal difficulties affect your relationship
One aspect of my work that I find particularly important is the connection between individual difficulties and relationship problems.
When one partner experiences anxiety, depression, emotional tension or insecurity, both partners may be affected.
The person struggling may feel guilty about the impact their difficulties have on the relationship. Meanwhile, their partner may feel helpless or believe they are somehow failing because they cannot make things better.
These feelings can create distance, even when both partners genuinely care about each other.
In therapy, we can explore how individual difficulties influence the relationship and how partners respond to one another.
Sometimes individual sessions are the most appropriate starting point. In other situations, it can be helpful to involve your partner in some of the conversations.
An important distinction I make is that being involved in the cause of a problem is not the same as being guilty of it.
Understanding this can create more room for compassion, personal responsibility and change.
Understanding the patterns behind your difficulties
My work is based on integral psychology, which means looking at you as a whole person rather than focusing only on an isolated problem.
Together, we explore your personal history, beliefs, emotional responses and the circumstances in which your difficulties arise.
I use different approaches depending on your situation, including systemic work, biographical exploration, breathing and body awareness, writing exercises and communication techniques.
For example, we may discover that certain beliefs or patterns developed earlier in your life once helped you deal with difficult situations, but no longer serve you in the same way.
By becoming aware of these patterns, you can begin to understand your reactions and explore different choices.
I believe that personal development involves not only making changes, but also learning to understand and accept yourself.
Therapy for expats and international clients
Living in another country can be enriching, but it may also bring unexpected challenges.
You might be adjusting to a different culture, building a new social network or navigating a relationship with someone from another background.
For international couples, differences in language, family expectations and cultural habits may add another dimension to relationship difficulties.
I enjoy working with people from different cultures and backgrounds. In Maastricht, where many nationalities live, this has become a natural part of my practice.
My own professional background includes extensive experience in business environments and working with professionals who face demanding careers and personal responsibilities.
I offer therapy in both English and Dutch, welcoming international residents, expats and students.
My approach and experience
I've been guiding individuals and couples since 2007, working with questions related to relationships, family, work, loss and personal development.
My background includes integral psychology, couples therapy, systemic work, family constellations and grief and loss counselling.
I believe that understanding yourself is an important step towards meaningful change.
During our sessions, I listen carefully, ask questions and help you examine your situation from different perspectives. Together, we clarify what you would like to achieve and explore which steps may help you move forward.
Some situations require only a relatively short period of guidance, while others benefit from a longer process.
We work at a pace that suits your situation and needs.
English-speaking psychologist in Maastricht – In person and online
My practice is located in the centre of Maastricht. I welcome English-speaking individuals and couples from Maastricht, Meerssen, Valkenburg and other parts of South Limburg, as well as nearby areas of Belgium.
Online therapy is also available, including for people living elsewhere in the Netherlands or abroad.
Whether you're looking for individual therapy, couples counselling or support during a challenging period in your life, you're welcome to get in touch.
Would you like to know more or make an appointment? Feel free to contact me.
Monique
Integral psychologist & couples therapist
Registered with VIT and RBCZ
Client Experience – Therapy with Monique
I had a truly good experience with Monique. She made me feel at ease and I always felt comfortable at her sessions. I would strongly recommend her to everyone.
