Anneke

Dr Anneke Vinke, PhD

Psychologist

“Trained and qualified Child & Adolescent Psychologist, specialized in intercountry adoption (PhD), foster care, trauma & attachment”

About Me

As a Child & Adolescent Psychologist, I specialise in supporting young people. My work focuses on intercountry adoption, foster care, and difficulties related to trauma or attachment. My PhD research offers deep insight into these complex areas. I create a safe, gentle space where children can explore their feelings and build resilience. This approach helps families understand their child's emotional world, fostering security and connection.

Approach

To turn understanding into everyday change, I structure sessions around a steady rhythm: brief check-ins followed by age‑sensitive activities and time to reflect with caregivers. I work face‑to‑face in Bilthoven and Utrecht, using Dutch, English or German, and match pacing to each child or adolescent’s developmental needs. We use play, storytelling and focused conversation to map triggers, practise calming strategies and try small experiments; between sessions I offer pragmatic suggestions families can use at home. This approach often helps families in adoption or foster transitions who want clear, manageable steps toward safety.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • Adoption

    The process of legally becoming a parent to a child who is not biologically yours, which can raise complex emotions around identity, attachment, and belonging for all involved.

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Psycho-Legal

    Psychological assessment and expert reporting for court proceedings, legal disputes, or regulatory matters.

  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Adoption

    The process of legally becoming a parent to a child who is not biologically yours, which can raise complex emotions around identity, attachment, and belonging for all involved.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

    Learn more about Trauma

Professional Title:

  • Psychologist

    A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.

Credentials

Registrations

BIG Register

GZ Psycholoog

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy

Utrecht University

Year: 1999

Doctorandus (Drs.) in Orthopedagogics

Orthopedagogiek - Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen

Year: 1991

Service Areas

Adoptiepraktijk Vinke

In-person

Bilthoven, Utrecht

Netherlands

Bilthoven, Netherlands