Premium Marriage Relationship Counseling
for international couples
We use scientifically proven methodologies and even offer a Success Guarantee
Is it time to match the success you have in your career also in your relationship? It is possible to revive the love you felt when just met… so why not start now?
The Premium Marriage Relationship Counseling program was developed by Annemieke Visser and her husband Arjan Geurtsen. They live in the small village of Driebergen in the Netherlands with their three sons.
You’ve invested so much time and energy in becoming successful. And you did it. Well done!
You have achieved your goals. You have everything you dreamt of. A picture perfect family. And (almost) everything that money can buy.
But how come…. you’re still not happy? It drives you crazy.
Even though all you want is to be a happy family, your marriage is falling apart.
You are sure that the love you once felt for each other is still there, but it’s burried underneath a heap of frustration, anger and sadness.
If you are ready to prioritise the re-discovery of that mutual love it is possible to start now. We even offer you a Success Guarantee: if you decide to break up one year after finalizing the program we’ll give you a 100% refund.
“We never thought that a combination of video’s, assignments and conversations could be this transformational”
– Lasse and Astrid, Sweden
Why Premium Marriage Relationship counseling at De Relatiespecialist?
Face to face or online marriage relationship counseling. You decide.
We are unique: the only relationship therapy practice that offers a Success Guarantee.
We are the highest rated relationship therapy practice in the Netherlands based on Coachscore.nl
We offer an exclusive 3-month program in the English language for highly successful international couples to rebuild your relationship from scratch.
Our success rate is significantly higher than other couples counselors because we work differently.
The program is so life changing that 90% of the couples that participate stay together.
Our methods are evidence based: we use scientifically proven marriage relationship counseling methods.
We guarantee your succes through a Success Guarantee: if you decide to split up within a year after finalizing the program you will receive a 100% refund.
No waiting list: you can start your path towards rediscovery of your love for each other within 3 weeks.
Hey husband or wife in distress,
If you read this, you’ve likely tried countless ways to improve your relationship.
I feel you. You’ve put in tremendous efforts and invested so much time and energy.
Yet you still feel alone. Or unappreciated.
It’s important to recognize that these relationship issues are not your fault. Nor are they your partner’s.
However, both of you are the key to resolving these problems – but only if you tackle them together.
Here’s the good news: the challenges you’re facing can be overcome within three months.
However, this won’t happen with traditional marriage relationship counseling, where you both see a relationship therapist together. Typically, this method only shows effectiveness after about 15 sessions. And even then, half of the couples still end up separating.
Because we were so surprised by the low effectiveness of traditional marriage relationship counseling, we decided to delve into the issue ourselves, even though we were not therapists by profession.
Over the past six years, we have crafted the Premium Marriage Relationship Counseling program, a three-month program.
Today, we are proud to be the highest-rated relationship therapy practice in the Netherlands. Our program boasts an impressive success rate of 90%: one year after completing our course, 9 out of 10 couples who participated remain together.
Do you recognize this?
Hey husband or wife in distress,
If you read this, you’ve likely tried countless ways to improve your relationship.
I feel you. You’ve put in countless efforts and invested so much time and energy.
Yet you still feel alone. Or unappreciated.
It’s important to recognize that these relationship issues are not your fault. Nor are they your partner’s.
However, both of you are the key to resolving these problems – but only if you tackle them together.
Here’s the good news: the challenges you’re facing can be overcome within three months.
However, this won’t happen with traditional marriage relationship counseling, where you both see a relationship therapist together. Typically, this method only shows effectiveness after about 15 sessions. And even then, half of the couples still end up separating.
Because we were so surprised by the low effectiveness of traditional marriage relationship counseling, we decided to delve into the issue ourselves, even though we were not therapists by profession.
Over the past six years, we have crafted the Premium Marriage Relationship Counseling program, a three-month program.
Today, we are proud to be the highest-rated relationship therapy practice in the Netherlands. Our program boasts an impressive success rate of 90%: one year after completing our course, 9 out of 10 couples who participated remain together.
The Premium Marriage Relationship Counseling program was created by Annemieke Visser and Arjan Geurtsen, a couple with 13 years together and three sons. Formerly a lawyer and a banker, here is their story.
Annemieke worked law at a firm specializing in divorces and also volunteered at a children’s helpline. She encountered heartbreaking stories from children in unstable homes and parents who had become resentful of each other, despite once being deeply in love. Motivated to intervene earlier in such cases, she left the law firm. Since then, she has guided 527 couples with children, with over 90% still together today.
Annemieke holds a Master of Law, studied Orthopedagogy and systemic therapie, is a children’s coach, adult coach, relationship coach, EMDR therapist, EFT therapist, NLP practitioner, and family constellations facilitator.
After obtaining his Masters Financial Management (Tilburg University), Arjan has worked in international banking for over 16 years. In his last position he financed family owned businesses in Latin America. He lived in Madrid and Nicaragua. In 2024, he decided to leave the bank and work full-time at De Relatiespecialist. Not only is he an Excel aficionado, he also is an adult coach and relationship coach.
Annemieke and Arjan thrive in international environments, having travelled to over 30 countries together in the 13 years they have been together (even with very small kids, in hindsight we think that was pretty crazy…).
"Us, together, we are back!"
“Going to marriage relationship counseling felt like a big step. Despite a very pleasant first conversation, we started somewhat hesitantly and doubtfully. Was this really for us?
But soon, we found ourselves gaining surprising new insights—about ourselves and each other. Topics were discussed and issues were addressed that we hadn’t thought of or didn’t feel comfortable talking about, but which were necessary for us to move forward together.
It was a turbulent, exciting time with many ups and downs, but the counseling did us a world of good. Annemieke’s guidance was perfect for us. She listened well, asked the right questions, made connections, and saw in us what we had really lost sight of. In a very pleasant and calm manner, she led us back to each other, and we are incredibly happy and grateful for that!
Us, together, we are back! But now equipped with tools, tips, and experiences so that we won’t easily lose ourselves again.“
– Ernst and Hilda, Hungary
"Truly a life-changing experience"
“Our experience with Annemieke was truly life-changing. When our relationship was on the verge of falling apart and we seemed to have lost all hope, she brought invaluable clarity and understanding to our situation. With her expert guidance and empathetic approach, we learned to see, understand, and love each other in a way we thought we had lost. Thanks to her dedication and expertise, we have strengthened our relationship and are stronger than ever before. We are eternally grateful for her support and guidance.”
– C en J from Utrecht
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“We are immensely grateful to her for everything”
“Annemieke’s support and insights have not only brought us closer together but have also helped us to better understand ourselves. We are immensely grateful to her for everything.“
– Pascal van den Berg, Renswoude
"After two traditional marriage relationship counselors, this was our 'final step'".
“From the very first conversation, she immediately conveyed that in her eyes we had a great chance of success, even though we couldn’t see the light ourselves anymore.
Annemieke is like a terrier; she won’t let you go. Her practical approach, alongside the theory you have to work on independently, brings you to new and sometimes surprising insights. We had to get used to this approach, but in hindsight, it is the best decision we have ever made.
After two traditional couples counselors, this was our ‘final step’. She really delves into you and us, and makes you communicate with each other again. Without any judgment about one or the other, she breathes new life into your relationship through a coaching approach.
Annemieke, we enjoyed the assignments and we laughed a lot together. We cried during the sessions and came out stronger than we ever thought possible. Thank you so much for this!“
– Paul and Nanda, Odijk
"Annemieke works differently than traditional counseling"
“We both work in counseling, which makes us critical of coaching. We didn’t want some woolly-minded person lecturing us.
After thorough research, we ended up at De Relatiespecialist. My partner wanted relationship therapy much earlier, but he wasn’t open to it at first. After he had a conflict with his previous employer, our relationship came under further strain.
As a result, we lost each other and struggled for a long time. The desire to remain co-parents for our daughter kept us going. During the intake, Annemieke made a disarming and pleasant impression. As the process progressed, we grew closer and closer. Annemieke’s positive approach is different from traditional counseling. Annemieke listens and has a genuine interest in us as individuals.
This has allowed us to communicate with each other again. She pulled us out of a negative situation, and through her involvement and non-judgmental attitude, we dared to look at each other positively again. We highly recommend the coaching from De Relatiespecialist if you are stuck and have lost each other.”
– Niek and Silvia, Bergum
Over the last six years we have seen 542 couples. Most of them on the verge of breaking up. The odds that one of you feels the need to quit the relationship dramatically increase if or more of these things occur regularly:
1. You cuddle more regularly with your pet or kids than with your partner
2. The last time you really enjoyed an evening together is over 1 year ago
3. Remember those things that you found wildly attractive when you just met? You now find those things super annoying.
4. Some days go by without you touching each other. Not even once.
5. Clipping toe nails or taking a dump is done in plain sight of your partner, the effort of closing the door is lost on you or your partner.
Why is it that some couples seem to have mastered the art of relationships while others struggle for years?
One of the key things to understand is that your partner can hurt you without it being your partner’s fault.
Let me explain. If you’re having an argument in which your partner shuts down and just walks away this may infuriate you. But why is that?
Did you know that 90% of your response in stress situations (like having arguments with your partner) comes from experiences in the past? So only 10% of your response relates to the actual current situation.
Back to the example. If your partner walks away, this may trigger a feeling of helplessness. A feeling that you experienced when you were 5 years old and your father walked out on your mother. You saw her tears and felt helpless, wanting to comfort your mother to avoid her from braking down.
If this happens your response to your partner walking away will be disproportional. The result? More of this behavior! Your partner will become afraid to have arguments with you and will walk away even before the argument starts. This shuts down any possibility to have a meaningful discussion on any topic that’s relevant for your relationship.
By participating in Premium Marriage Relationship Counseling program you:
Will understand each other’s responses much better, leading to more compassion and less fierce fights.
And the arguments that you will still have will be productive arguments that actually improve the quality of your relationship rather than slowly breaking it down.
A great relationship is not only knowledge about your triggers from the past, it’s also about learning new skills to do things differently. You will master those skills soon enough.
The fear for awkward silences during a dinner together disappears, you know that you’re good and you feel relaxed and at ease with each other again.
You will not only be happy NOW but you will also have a clear common goal for the future.
Once you start with Premium Marriage Relationship Counseling, these are examples of what you can expect:
The plan B that is simmering in your head can be completely discarded, you will have complete confidence in a long and happy future together with your partner.
The same amount of energy that you are currently investing in your relationship will suddenly result in so much more happiness instead of the fights and disappointments that your currently getting.
When on your way home you can hardly resist speeding because you can’t wait to hug your sweetheart.
Many former participants have decided to get married or have (more) children because of the renewed faith they found in each other (let that be a warning ;-).
There’s so much goodwill that you can laugh about each other’s silly habits or mistakes instead of fighting over them as you are doing now.
If you’ve had marriage relationship counseling before.
If you are a natural conversationalist or not.
You don’t speak English.
You’re experiencing a sudden crisis, for example resulting from unfaithfulness. In that case regular marriage relationship counseling is recommended, click here for more information.
You have been diagnosed by a psychologist or psychiatrist with narcissism or bipolar disorder. In case of other diagnoses, please reach out to discuss.
You don’t live under the same roof.
One of you is no longer committed to the relationship.
If are not willing to prioritize your relationship and invest 2 hours per week in it.
Premium Marriage Relationship Counseling is a unique 3-month program for international couples.
It’s the perfect balance between video’s and (fun) assignments along with in-depth marriage relationship counseling sessions with Annemieke Visser, an extremely well educated and experienced marriage relationship counselor.
The key of the program is noticeable continuous improvement of your relationship from day 1, this will keep you motivated to push through… even when time get rough.
The program combines positive psychology, behavioral psychology, coaching and evidence based marriage relationship counseling methods to create lasting change. You will not need a marriage relationship counselor for the rest of your life.
Focus on both shit and fun: yes, things have happened in the past that need to be discussed but it’s equally important to start having fun again. The program provides you with everything you need.
Even though it is a program, there are plenty of ways to fit it exactly to your needs. It’s even possible to add trauma therapy (EMDR), which can also be done online. In total you have 8 couples counseling sessions which you can “use” in any way you deem fit: as a couple, as indivivual or for trauma therapy.
We are the highest rated marriage relationship counselor in the Netherlands (see our reviews on Coachscore.nl).
You can start within three weeks because when you’re ready to start the best time to start is… as soon as possible.
The Premium Marriage Relationship Counseling program is the result of no less than 38 years of continuous formal education of Annemieke Visser.
Since starting primary school there has not been one single month in which she was not enrolled in a course or study. All this knowledge, plus years of continuous improvement have made the program what it is today.
“The conversations that I have nowadays with my wife are phenomenal. I had never thought that I was capable of this.”
“The program offers so many small things that benefitted our relationship that I cannot pinpoint what exactly has made the difference. The only thing I know is that our relationship is even better than it was when we just met.”
The investment in your relationship to participate together is 4,997 euro. Payment in instalments is possible.
You will only be admitted to the program after having had the Relationship Scan.
Whether you can be admitted to Premium Marriage Relationship Counseling, depends on the outcome of the Relationship Scan.
This Relationship Scan is a conversation with Annemieke Visser, owner of De Relatiespecialist.
It’s only possible to schedule this conversation if you first tell us a couple of things about your relationship through an online form.
After having received this information we will inform you within 2 working days if your relationship is eligible for the Relationship Scan.
Do you have questions about the program that you’d like to have answered before applying for the Relationship Scan? Feel free to book a short phone call through this link.
Fun fact: not only international couples in the Netherlands have participated in this program, we’ve welcomed couples from Kuala Lumpur, Hungary, Willemstad (Curacao), Belgium and Sweden, among others.
“The time difference with the Netherlands works in our advantage. We follow the program out of Kuala Lumpur and have our sessions in the evening when the kids are asleep”
Ben (44) and Esther (38), Malaysia
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