Haptotherapy
Therapy in English
Haptotherapy and guidance in English, in Delft and Rotterdam.
Get back in touch with yourself and find more balance between what you do, feel and think.
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Getting in touch with yourself
Haptonomy is the science of feelings. It is about getting more in contact with yourself and becoming aware of what happens around you and how it affects you. The aim is to find more balance between your actions, your feelings and your thoughts.
When these three are out of balance, you do too much or too little of one of them. Too much or too little action (working, sports, being busy), feeling (being over- or under-emotional) or thinking (worrying, not knowing what to do, lacking creativity). Under stress, we all have a natural preference for one of the three.
Your body reacts to stress and to (older) trauma, and you can notice this. Your body may become less supple and more tense, which can lead to (chronic) pain or other complaints.
Awareness gives you a choice
By getting more in contact with yourself, your body awareness grows. You recognise what is happening inside you, and that allows you to make conscious choices: carry on as you always have, or try a new way. Knowing who you are and what you need leads to choices that suit you. You will feel safer and have more trust in yourself.
Haptotherapy can help with
You do not need to know exactly what is going on. If you feel stuck, we will explore together what your body is telling you.
What happens in a session?
A session takes about 50 minutes and combines three things:
- Talking – we explore your thought patterns: how do you treat yourself and the people around you?
- Awareness exercises – you experience how your body reacts to yourself and your environment.
- Respectful, affective touch – this gives direct information about yourself. Do you accept the touch or resist it? Do you need time to get used to it? Do you tense up, or are you at ease?
What results can you expect?
Feeling free, light, relaxed and at ease. Following your own path, with fewer clashes with yourself and others, and feeling less on guard.
Costs and insurance
Do I need a referral?
No. You do not need a referral from a doctor to start haptotherapy.
Is haptotherapy covered by my insurance?
Haptotherapy is not covered by the basic health insurance. Many insurers do (partly) reimburse it from a supplementary policy, because I am a registered member of the Vereniging Haptonomie and the Register Haptotherapie Nederland. Please check your policy to see what you are entitled to.
See rates and reimbursement (in Dutch) for current rates.
How do I pay?
You pay in cash after the session, or by payment request if agreed. You will receive an invoice by e-mail, which you can submit to your insurer.
What if I cannot make my appointment?
Please cancel at least 24 hours in advance. Appointments cancelled later or missed will be charged, because the time was reserved for you.