Therapy rooms & co-working spaces for psychologists, therapists and coaches
Welcome your clients with trust and care in Utrecht
Stories is more than just a practice space. You’ll find a thoughtfully designed environment, an inspiring community that works together, and practical tools that support your practice. While you take care of others, we take care of you.
★★★★★ - 4,92 (52 reviews)
A space your clients trust
Community that works together
Tools that elevate your work
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Emilie Sporre-Koppius
Psycholoog en Co-founder Stories
Work independently, without doing it all alone
As a psychologist, therapist or coach it can often feel like you’re on your own. Finding a professional workspace—and peers to connect and exchange ideas with—isn’t always easy.
Emilie: “I discovered how challenging it is to run a practice without the right support. That insight led to Stories — a place that offers everything I once wished I had.”
In 2020, Stories was founded with one clear intention: to create a space where psychologists, therapists, and coaches feel both professionally supported and deeply connected. Our mission is to take care of you — so you can focus on caring for others. From warm, well-designed workspaces to reliable support and seamless tech, everything is in place.
Questions? Get in touch with us via WhatsApp.
WHY PSYCHOLOGISTS, THERAPISTS AND COACHES CHOOSE STORIES
Spaces clients trust
Our thoughtfully designed therapy rooms will reflect your professionalism and offer your clients a sense of calm and trust.
A connected community
Through co-working, peer support, and events you’ll connect with our community and build meaningful connections.
Supportive smart tools
Our smart, integrated app fully supports your practice. We’ll take care of you, so you can take care of others.
We take care of you, so you can take care of others.
✓ A warm welcome area for your clients
✓ 13 serene and thoughtfully designed therapy rooms
✓ A co-working space with direct access to the garden
✓ A shared kitchen with delicious coffee, tea, and milk options
✓ Easily accessible by public transport and bike
Visit us
Stories Maliestraat
Maliestraat 3
3581 SH Utrecht
Opening hours
Monday t/m saturday
8:30 - 21:30
Photoshoots
Possible on request
“It instantly felt like home to me.”
At Stories, everything is focused on your success. Discover how our spaces and community have helped other professionals grow, work effortlessly, and make a lasting impact.
“There’s no place like this.”
“There is no place like this – it’s designed with so much care and attention to detail to create a safe, trusted, calm, and serene space for both coach and client.”
Hannah Ray
COACH
“Exactly what I was looking for.”
“As a psychologist with a growing business, Stories offered exactly what I was looking for: the opportunity to work in a community where I can build my business and use private spaces when seeing a client. Being surrounded by people in the same field inspires me.”
Jill Besuijen
PSYCHOLOOG
Did you know…
a well-designed practice space not only sets the tone—but can also significantly enhance the effectiveness of your sessions?
81%
of clients report feeling more at ease right from the start.
*Nguyen, P. H., & Thompson, E. C. (2020). Physical Environment’s Role in Therapy Effectiveness. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 67(2), 145-158.
27%
of clients report reduced feelings of anxiety.
*Smith, J.A., & Jones, L.M. (2012). The Influence of the Physical Environment in Psychotherapy Settings on Client Perception. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 42, 123-135.
30%
of therapists experience more effective sessions.
*Garcia, M. N., & Lee, S. H. (2018). Design Matters: The Effect of Interior Design on Clients' Anxiety Levels. Health Environments Research & Design Journal, 11(3), 102-115.
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Frequently asked questions about practice rooms in Utrecht
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The Utrecht page notes that the location is accessible by public transport and bike. That can matter if your clients come from different parts of the city or region. During a tour, you can also ask practical questions about arrival, the waiting area and how clients experience the space.
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Stories Utrecht combines calm practice rooms with practical facilities, including a shared kitchen and a co-working space with garden access. It is a setting where you can receive clients with care and also work comfortably between sessions.
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Yes. The membership structure includes flex hours if your schedule still changes, and fixed dayparts if you want more rhythm in your week. This can be helpful when your practice is growing but you do not want to overcommit too early.
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Yes. As a member, you become part of the wider Stories community. That can be valuable if you work independently, but still want other coaches, therapists and psychologists around you for connection, peer support or a short conversation between sessions.
