After.

For after.

Our support services are designed for men+ who have had an unwanted sexual experience, or suffered violence in an intimate relationship.

Register below using the Registration Form.

We offer up to 6 sessions of psychotherapy on a weekly or bi-weekly (2 week) basis.

You do not need to pay or have insurance to access our services, and your data is stored securely according to our GDPR policy.

Our services:

  • Our therapists offer a six-session programme to help you rebalance and gain tools to deal with your experience. Fill the contact form on this page to start your journey. You can find FAQs at the bottom of this page.

  • If you’re looking for someone to talk to, our trained ambassadors are here to offer a listening ear. They’re not therapists, but peers — men+ who’ve been through their own experiences with sexual violence and understand what it means to feel alone, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn.

    You can meet in a public space, talk on the phone, or connect online; whatever feels safest. Support is available in Dutch, English, Spanish, and Arabic. Whether you want just one conversation or a few, it’s led by you and centred around what you need.

    This service is free, confidential, and non-judgemental. 

  • Peer contact groups are These are listed on our events page.

    A lotgenotengroep is a peer support group where individuals with shared experiences, such as trauma, come together to connect, share, and support one another in a safe and non-judgmental setting. A lotgenotengroep offers survivors the opportunity to speak openly with others who have gone through similar experiences, helping to reduce feelings of isolation, validate their emotions, and foster healing through mutual understanding and solidarity. These groups are facilitated by professionals, and are often an important complement to therapy.

    Click here for more information at Slachtofferhulp Nederland.

Our support services are secured by Zorgmail. Once you’ve completed the form on this page, we will securely send you an intake document to fill that you can return to us via Zorgmail.

Upon completing the form, we will put you in contact with a therapist to begin support.

We aim to respond to all corespondance within 2 working days.

Meet the therapy team:

Mike

Mike Mayos (EN): a queer therapist based in Amsterdam, joined Men As Well in September 2023. He supports clients from diverse backgrounds, including heterosexual, queer, and trans individuals. Mike previously worked with Controlling Chemsex and Cruse, and has specialist training with the European Sex Workers Alliance, focusing on psychosexual, relational, and compulsive sexual behaviour issues.

Rodrigo (PT / EN): Rodrigo is a psychologist and psychoanalyst with a master's degree from the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands. Specialized in gender and masculinity and qualified in coordination of therapeutic groups for men and violence. Has clinical experience in the treatment of depression, anxiety, issues involving migration, gender and sexuality. He works in English, and Portuguese.

Christopher (NL / EN): Mental & General Health Nurse Practitioner (Verpleegkundig Specialist GGZ & AGZ), is university educated and professionally trained in supporting individuals with mental health challenges. He specializes in evidence-based therapy and coaching for ADHD, trauma, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, low self-esteem, sexual and relationship issues, and somatic sexual health (HIV, STIs, PrEP). Christopher integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Imaginary Exposure into his practice, involving clients’ support systems where appropriate. He has particular expertise in working with LGBTQ+ clients, including those facing challenges related to chemsex. He works in Dutch and English.

Registration Form

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our therapy services are for men and masculine-identifying people who have experienced sexual violence or intimate partner abuse.

    We welcome those from heterosexual and LGBTQIA+ communities, biPOC and migrant backgrounds and others who can find it hard to find care.

    We also support intersex, trans and non-binary people who feel aligned with our focus.

  • No referral from an agency or huisarts is needed. You can self-refer by contacting us directly via our intake form or email on this page. We aim to make access as low-threshold as possible.

  • Our therapists offer a variety of tools to work with. These can include:

    • Individual talk therapy

    • EMDR

    • Somatic-based therapy

    • Narrative or creative processing

    • Psychoeducation and resilience coaching

    All our Therapists are trained to work with survivors of sexual violence and with experiences of shame, guilt, dissociation, and self-blame.

  • Our support services are free and are supported by the Municipality of The Hague and volunteers.

  • Yes. Your privacy and safety are central to everything we do. We comply fully with GDPR and Dutch healthcare confidentiality laws. Only with your written permission would information be shared.

    You will be informed of, and be asked for written permission, if research is being conducted.

  • Yes, if you’re not ready to share identifying details, you can begin the intake process anonymously. We understand how hard it can be to reach out and you are not required to share any information that you don’t want to.

  • Our therapists can work in Dutch, English and Portuguese.

    Peer support is offered in Dutch, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Arabic.

  • Absolutely. Many survivors aren’t sure how to name what happened to them. If something violated your boundaries sexually or if you’ve experienced violence, including psychological, we have support available.

  • Most of our therapy sessions are conducted online, offering flexibility and privacy. We have a physical location available at our office in Amsterdam, and in The Hague we work with our parter SHOP.

    Some of our therapists offer in-person appointments, depending on availability and location. Let us know your preference during intake, and we’ll try to match you accordingly.

If you have a question that hasn’t been answered above, you can email info@menaswell.nl.