Your growth, our focus

At van de Bilt Psychology, we believe in tailored solutions. Every person is unique, and together we will find an approach that fits your challenges and goals. Step by step, we move forward.

Tailored support

Welcome to van de Bilt Psychology, where personal growth and well-being take center stage. I am Mattia, a psychologist specializing in cognitive and trauma psychology. My approach is direct and solution-focused, aimed at breaking through limiting patterns and creating lasting change together.

Whether you are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, or professional challenges, I offer personalized guidance and/or treatment tailored to your unique needs. During a free introductory consultation, we will explore how I can best support you.

On this website, you can learn more about who I am, the services I offer, and how I may be of help. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Concerns & services

You can contact me for support with personal, relational, and professional challenges ranging from stress, anxiety, and trauma to issues around self-image, communication, and conflict management.

Personal challenges

Relational challenges

Work-related challenges

About me

My name is Mattia, and I am a psychologist with a strong focus on personal development and sustainable change. My journey in psychology began at the University of Applied Sciences in Leiden, where I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Applied Psychology. Through internships and professional experience in general mental healthcare, I discovered my passion for helping people break through limiting patterns and achieve their goals.     

Over the years, I have specialized further including in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and as a registered SKJ Youth Professional and cognitive behavioural therapist. These methods help me tailor my approach to the unique needs of each person. My style is clear, collaborative, and focused on gaining insight that leads to lasting change.

Explore what’s possible together

A no-obligation intro session shows how we will achieve your goals together. No waiting lists.

What clients say about our process

Everyone’s journey is unique here’s what some clients have shared about theirs.
"After experiencing burnout at work, I was given the opportunity by my employer to choose a coach. I chose Mattia based purely on first impressions, but after just one session, I knew I had made the right choice. In addition to his great advice, we had a strong connection. This made it easy for me to open up almost immediately, and I believe that accelerated my process. Mattia is a fantastic sounding board. He knows exactly what to say — or not say — to help you arrive at your own solutions. He’s also not afraid to talk about his own shortcomings, which reminds you that no one is perfect. For anyone who struggles with opening up or being honest with themselves, I highly recommend Mattia!"
"My experience with Mattia has been incredibly positive. From the very beginning, I felt heard and understood, and his genuine involvement allowed me to open up completely. He had a unique ability to get to the core of my issues, seeing it as a personal challenge to uncover what was truly behind my patterns. Every session felt refreshing and valuable, and his insights not only helped me achieve my goals but also allowed me to understand myself on a deeper level. What I especially appreciate is that he brings a young, fresh energy to the conversations. He’s a vibrant, enthusiastic personality who has the ability to make difficult topics feel lighter without losing any depth. Thanks to his guidance, I now feel grounded again, with renewed self-confidence and a clear perspective on my life. I’m incredibly grateful for the support and insight he has given me, and I would recommend him to anyone looking for someone who truly thinks along with you and challenges you to achieve your goals!"
You have the best personality I could ask for in a psychologist. You taught me a lot and I cannot thank you enough, as you might have noticed. There were a few difficult times, but I gradually overcame them with the help of others and you. I still think life is hard, but i am sure someone or something, or I, is going to change that. Together or alone, in easy or difficult times, whether i am young or old, nothing is going to stop me anymore.
"I found Mattia online when I was looking for a psychologist who also understands what it means to be an entrepreneur. From the very first session, it was clear that Mattia is an entrepreneur himself. What I really appreciated was that Mattia truly listens and offers a tailored approach. In the first sessions, we mainly focused on setting goals and digging deep into the issues together. The atmosphere was relaxed, which made it very easy to talk and allowed us to make quick progress. What I personally thought was great is that Mattia shares things from his own life during the sessions and uses examples from his own experiences. This made it easier for me to understand and apply his tips. You can immediately see that something has worked for him, which makes it directly applicable. I never felt like I was being read some rule or law that supposedly works just because it’s written in a book. Everything was supported either by personal experience or practical examples. We also came up with a theory about the cause of panic attacks — one that still needs to be proven — but it made a huge difference for me. Thank you so much for the past few months and best of luck with your business!"
"Dear Mattia, thank you for everything over the past period. I’ve learned a lot, but I know I’ll need to keep working on it. Through this process — which you helped set in motion — I’ve gradually come to understand myself better, piece by piece. Thank you again for that!"
"I’ve been very satisfied with Mattia’s guidance throughout my process. He gave me the necessary self-reflection and assignments to work through my challenges on my own. What was important for me was that I wasn’t given too much direction, because the answers were within me. I didn’t realize that at the start of the process, but Mattia was able to provide the right support with care and understanding. Because of that, I think the process didn’t follow the typical path—and that was actually perfect, especially if you’re not a typical person yourself. Each week, I genuinely looked forward to our next session and what I might learn from it. Secretly, I always wanted to stay a little longer than necessary. I can wholeheartedly recommend Mattia!"
"Mattia helped me step out of a situation I had felt stuck in for a long time, without really knowing how to get out. Through our conversations, I discovered that I am worth much more than the situation I was in at the time. Although change is difficult and scary, with his help and guidance I found the courage to take the step toward a life in which I’ve learned to respect my own boundaries and communicate them to others."
"What sets Mattia apart from other therapists is his openness and his ability to avoid jumping to conclusions too quickly. Before forming any judgment, Mattia makes sure that enough questions are asked — diving deep to find answers that are truly meaningful. You can clearly see how engaged he is by the way he asks his questions and how he then thoughtfully reflects on the possible answers. The fact that Mattia is so involved and shows genuine interest gave me a sense of safety to open up to him. He made it easy for us to focus on identifying patterns and finding meaningful answers together."

Fees & reimbursements

More and more employers and unions recognize the importance of personal development. There is a good chance your collective labor agreement (CAO) includes a personal development or training budget. This amount is reserved by your employer and can, upon agreement, be used for coaching or career counseling. You can find your CAO online or request it from your HR manager. Bring it with you to our first meeting so we can explore the possibilities together.    

In many cases, (part of) the trajectory can be reimbursed by your employer. The personal development budget (POB), also called individual development budget (IOB) in some CAOs, is an annual amount available for individual development. This budget may be used for coaching, guidance, or therapeutic treatment.