Frequently Asked Questions

  • No! You do not need a GP referral to access our services. However, a GP referral may be necessary for insurance reimbursements.

  • As a private practice, we do not work directly with insurance companies. Typically, our clients self-pay. However, it is always worth checking with your insurance provider if they can provide partial or full coverage for sessions.

    Additionally, many corporate employers in the Netherlands have dedicated, tax-deductible budgets to fund therapy trajectories for employee well-being and burnout prevention. We are happy to provide an invoice template if you would like to request funding from your HR department.

  • Our pricing generally ranges from €90-125 for a 55-minute session, depending on the therapist you are matched with, their clinical background, and their advanced specialization. Couple’s therapy sessions are 90 minutes and incur a €15 surcharge on top of the normal rate.

  • Yes. We are deeply committed to economic equity and believe financial shifts shouldn’t abruptly disrupt mental health care. We dedeicate a limited number of slots in our practice to intermediate and community rates (typically ranging down to €60–€85) for students, individuals on UWV/disability benefits, or those facing temporary systemic hardships. Please mention your financial needs during your intake so we can check current slot availability.

  • Clients are invoiced once a month, at the end of each month, by their individual practitioner (unless otherwise discussed). Payments need to be made within 7 days of receiving the invoice. Payments typically happen via bank transfer but alternate options could be discussed with your therapist.

  • Unfortunately, we cannot offer official diagnoses. However, we can help you to better understand your symptoms and help you to begin the process of pursuing/receiving a diagnosis elsewhere.

  • Yes! As long as your medication is prescribed by a legitimate practitioner, this is okay and can be disclosed to your therapist at the intake.

    We do not offer medication or medical advice.

  • Our diverse team of therapists offer a variety of techniques including CBT, schema therapy, DBT techniques, mindfulness, and somatic experiencing to name a few. We also all specialize in different presenting problems/issues. To learn more about what techniques and specialties we work with, check out our team bios here!

  • All of our therapists tend to work on a long-term basis, but we leave the choice up to you! The benefit of having a private therapist means you are not limited to how long your therapeutic journey lasts.

    We typically estimate the minimum treatment time to be six months, but this can vary depending on your specific needs.

  • We offer all of our services both online and in-person. Each individual session lasts between 50 - 55 minutes. Typically, clients begin with sessions once a week or once every other week. However, ultimately it is up to you to decide the frequency of sessions. If you are unsure of what is best for you and your situation, your therapist will help guide you into making the best decision for you.

  • The intake will be a holistic overview of you and your history. It will cover topics such as your upbringing, relationships with family, friends or a partner, as well as topics such as your work life or hobbies. You could also start to think about your goals for therapy to further discuss with your therapist.

    Please keep in mind, it is common to be asked about your trauma history in your intake appointment; however, you always have the right to deny to answer should you not feel comfortable sharing any information.

  • We offer a free consultation to every potential client who reaches out to the practice. You will meet with your psychologist of choice for a 20 minute consultation either online or at our office. This will be to assess if there is a good fit between you and your psychologist, and for us to see how we might help you. From here, you can either book an intake session straight away with your psychologist or take some extra time to consider all your options.

    Set up your free consultation here.

  • Occasionally, some of our therapists might be on a waiting list. However, due to the size of our team, there will usually be a therapist available to meet with you for an initial consultation. We aim to meet with any potential client within one month of contact.

  • Everything you disclose to your therapist will remain confidential unless: you ask to share specific information with someon, your therapist as reason to believe you are at risk to yourself or another person, or a legal court has requested information to be disclosed.

    You can learn more about the confidentially rules we follow as NIP psychologists here.