Registration & referral
Taking the first step towards psychological support does not have to be complicated. There are two ways to start treatment at my practice: through the Dutch health insurance system or as a private client.
Registering with a referral
If you would like your treatment to be covered by the Dutch health insurance system, you need a referral from your GP or another authorised medical specialist.
Your GP or specialist can send a digital referral directly to my practice through ZorgDomein. They can select my practice and submit the referral electronically.
If you already have a referral, you can also send it to me by email.
After receiving your registration, I will assess whether your request for treatment fits within my practice. If it is a suitable match, I will contact you to discuss the options for an intake.
What type of care do I provide?
The terms BGGZ and SGGZ are still commonly used in the Netherlands, although this distinction no longer formally applies in the same way.
My practice falls within Category A of the Dutch National Quality Statute for Mental Health Care. I provide short term, goal oriented psychological treatment to adults and adolescents. Treatment is tailored to your concerns and goals and generally takes place on a weekly basis. For more information, please see my Quality Statute.
Costs and reimbursement
My practice is not contracted with Dutch health insurance companies. This means you can choose to receive treatment through your health insurance or to follow a private treatment pathway. I charge the official rates set by the Dutch Healthcare Authority (NZa). You can find a full overview of the current NZa rates here.
Treatment through your health insurance
Depending on your insurance policy, part of the cost of treatment may be reimbursed. The amount reimbursed varies between insurance companies and policies.
I therefore recommend contacting your health insurer before starting treatment to ask:
- whether treatment with a non contracted mental health provider is covered;
- what percentage or amount will be reimbursed;
- which conditions apply; and
- how treatment will affect your deductible (eigen risico).
Private treatment
You can also choose to follow a private treatment pathway outside the Dutch health insurance system.
In that case, you do not need a referral and the treatment will not be submitted to your health insurer. You pay for the treatment yourself.
The rates for private treatment are the same as the applicable NZa rates.
Is my practice right for you?
Not every type of concern is suitable for my practice. During the intake, we discuss what you are experiencing, what you would like to change and whether my approach is a good fit for you. If another type or level of treatment would be more appropriate, I will discuss this with you and, where possible, help you think about a suitable next step.
The Practice
My practice is located in Amsterdam City Centre, within walking distance of Amsterdam Central Station. The practice is easily accessible by public transport and is situated in a central location. The exact address will be provided once an appointment has been scheduled, due to privacy reasons. Treatment is available in both Dutch and English.
Would you like to register?
Please send me a short description of what you would like help with by email. If you have a referral, your GP or specialist can send it directly to my practice through ZorgDomein.
