Intercultural
relationship therapy
Who is it for?
  • Couples from different cultural backgrounds or nationalities who have difficulty communicating and want to feel more connected.
  • Couples in which one or both partners reside abroad.
What can you expect?

In these sessions, we focus on:

  • Strengthening various forms of intimacy, with attention to cultural sensitivities that may play a role.
  • Improving interpersonal communication and understanding issues or misunderstandings caused by cultural or language differences.
  • Dealing with emotions and the cultural (gender) patterns that may influence them.
  • Developing mutual understanding and empathy for each other’s values and beliefs.
  • Learning to navigate differences and provide space for each person’s cultural identity.
  • Learning effective tools for conflict resolution.
  • Helping the emigrating partner in the integration difficulties he/she is experiencing.
How do I work?

My approach focuses on deeper (self-)understanding by both partners, while considering how each person’s cultural background affects the relationship. Cultural differences can add complexity, both visible and unconscious, that may hinder mutual understanding and connection. We always start from your request for help, but look more broadly at relational values, needs and differences. This creates a complete and multifaceted guidance.

We start with an initial conversation where I aim to understand you as individuals, as a couple, and the dynamics of your relationship. I also like to meet with each partner separately at least once.

Together we set a common goal to work towards, using exercises and discussions to enhance closeness, dynamics, and communication. By naming and interpreting the cultural differences, we ensure they are addressed throughout the process. I typically meet with you every 3 weeks as a couple, and our coaching continues until you’ve achieved your goals and feel ready to move forward independently.

Maak meteen een afspraak

Wanneer jullie voor het eerst een afspraak hebben gemaakt, neem ik contact op voor een korte kennismaking en ontvangen jullie een opdracht ter voorbereiding.

Tarief
  • 150 euro per koppelsessie
  • 95 euro per individuele sessie.

Gemiddeld werk ik met koppels in een traject van circa 5 sessies (3 koppelsessies & 2 individuele sessies).

Wil je alles eerst voor jezelf op een rijtje zetten, zonder je partner?

Maak meteen een afspraak

Wanneer jullie voor het eerst een afspraak hebben gemaakt, neem ik contact op voor een korte kennismaking en ontvangen jullie een opdracht ter voorbereiding.

De Alverberg Kelly Esseldeurs relatietherapie relatietherapeut Hasselt
De Alverberg Kelly Esseldeurs relatietherapie relatietherapeut Hasselt
Make an appointment

When you set your first appointment, I will contact you for a brief introduction and you will receive an assignment in preparation of your first session.

De Alverberg Kelly Esseldeurs relatietherapie relatietherapeut Hasselt
De Alverberg Kelly Esseldeurs relatietherapie relatietherapeut Hasselt