Psykolog Van Damme

Welcome to Psykolog Van Damme, the independent psychology practice of Johannes Van Damme. I provide treatment for adults with psychological problems. In addition, I offer support in the field of sport and performance psychology.

Therapy sessions can be both online or face-to-face in Stockholm. Fully online therapy is also possible. My treatments are conducted in Dutch or English.

You can contact me for the following issues:

• Aggression and impulse control problems
• (Medically) unexplained somatic symptoms and somatic symptom disorder
• ADHD
• Autism
• Anxiety and panic disorders
• Depressive disorders
• Emotion regulation disorders
• Personality problems
• Personality disorders
• Excessive worrying and guilt
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Grief and loss
• Sleep-wake disorders
• Stress-related disorders and burnout
• Self-image issues

In the area of sport and performance psychology, I can help with the following issues. More information can be found here.

• General performance
• Performing under pressure
• Arousal and emotion regulation
• Visualisation
• Self-confidence
• Goal setting
• Concentration
• Mental routines

Exclusion criteria for treatment

In my practice, I can only treat complaints that are appropriate for a sole practicioner. Highly complex issues such as psychotic disorders, bipolar disorders, or severe personality and mood disorders, as well as eating disorders, are not treated here. These conditions typically require more than just psychotherapy.

I also cannot provide care for people who require 24/7 availability due to crisis sensitivity and/or severe suicidality, or who need (crisis) shelter, as my practice is not equipped for that.

In case of a crisis during treatment, please contact your GP or first healthcare provider, who can engage the mental health crisis team if necessary. In case of immediate danger, always call the emergency number (in Sweden 1-1-2).

If you are unsure whether your complaint can be treated, please contact my practice. Together we can determine whether I can help you or whether a referral to another facility would be more appropriate.

Last updated: September 2025

At the moment there is no waiting list and I can start with new treatments immediately. You can make an appointment by contacting the practice.

My name is Johannes Van Damme (born 1990), and in 2016 I completed my degree in Psychology at the University of Groningen (The Netherlands). After graduating, I first worked as a lecturer in higher education and as a trainer/coach in the field of sports psychology. I later transitioned into clinical practice, working primarily in specialized mental health care with clients suffering from persistent physical complaints and a broad range of psychiatric conditions.

In 2024, I completed my postgraduate training as a health care psychologist (GZ-psycholoog) at the RINO Group in Utrecht, with a special focus on the therapeutic relationship, body-oriented psychotherapy, and neuropsychological assessment. In addition to my formal training, I have completed further courses in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, Affect Phobia Therapy, and Schema Therapy.

As a psychologist I’m authentic, concerned, transparant and curious. I have an accessible approach, while remaining a sharp and analytic view which helps me to get to the core of the problem. Simultaneously, I make sure clients are able to work on their problems in their own pace. Furthermore I think it’s important to incorporate humor in my treatments, without losing the underlying problems or emotions.

More about me or my treatment vision can be found here.