My name is Johan Konstapel. I have been married for over 2 decades, and together we are blessed to care for our three wonderful children. It is my passion and desire to help people live in a deep and profound relationship with Jesus!
Education:
After completing my pre-university education (VWO), I studied Cognitive Psychology at the University of Leiden, focusing on research and the philosophy of science.
I completed the “Basic Certificate in Psychodiagnostics” and obtained the LOGO declarationand obtained the LOGO declaration, a qualification in the Netherlands that certifies the clinical skills for psychological assessment, diagnostics and treatment. Additionally, I completed an introductory course in Systemic Therapy. These clinical courses have been instrumental in my work as a psychologist.
Qualifications and Expertise:
At the Dutch Institute of Psychologists (NIP), I hold the “PSYCHOLOOG NIP” registration, a service mark of the NIP that ensures I adhere to its professional guidelines.
I have also explored various therapeutic approaches, including Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systemic Therapy, Christ-Centered Therapy, and the Immanuel Approach.
Titles:
- Doctorandus in Psychology (Drs.)
- “PSYCHOLOOG NIP”
- LOGO Declaration
- Basic Certificate in Psychodiagnostics
- AGB Code 94-009335 (personal code)
- AGB Code 94057802 (practice code)
- NIP Membership No. 210306
- Member of CVPPP(Christian Association in the Netherlands for Psychology, Psychotherapy, and Psychiatry), which supports the integration of faith-based principles into psychological practice.
Work Experience:
After graduating, I quickly began working in mental-healthcare. I gained extensive experience with the highly vulnerable group of individuals struggling with addiction. Additionally, I worked with clients dealing with psychological issues, such as depression or identity-related problems.
Driven by compassion and frustration over the frequent relapses of people with addiction problems, I sought models and theories to help prevent these relapses. This search led me to two approaches: the Life Model and the Immanuel Approach.
Over the years, I have worked extensively with the Immanuel Approach, applying it with 30 clients in various contexts. Remarkably, every case resulted in a positive outcome, whether it involved emotional healing, deeper self-awareness, or restored relationships. These experiences have strengthened my belief in the transformative power of this Christ-centered therapeutic method and its ability to foster lasting change in people’s lives.
Dissertation/Research Focus:
For about a year now, I have been working seriously on a PhD proposal to establish a more empirical foundation for the Immanuel Approach. Currently, I am in discussions with two supervisors to further shape this project. The initial plan is to conduct a single-case study with baseline, mid-point, and post-measurements to substantiate the potential effectiveness of this approach. This proposal is still in development.
In addition to being a clinically trained psychologist, my academic background has provided me with expertise in research methods, which I am eager to apply. In the future, I aim to combine client care with quantitative (comparative and evidence-based) empirical research on explicitly Christian therapeutic interventions.
These are some of my works: