Step by step - how do we work?
1. Are you interested in an online psychotherapy provided by ExpatPsychologie.nl? Contact us using the registration form.
2. You will receive a free pre-interview form within 1 working day. Based on your answers, we will determine if we are able to help you effectively and we will decide if we are going to continue with the interview.
3. During the interview with an psychologist online (approx. 45 minutes), we will clarify your expectations regarding the therapy, answer any doubts and ask questions to understand better your problem.
4. We start the therapy! Full online or sessions in Utrecht.
6. Every 10 or 20 sessions (specified in the treatment plan) we jointly evaluate the progress achieved.
7. The therapy ends when its goal has been achieved / the session plan has been completed / at your request.
What therapeutic methods do we use?
We base the therapy on the methods of evidence based medicine (EBM) and evidence based practice (EBP). We use the techniques of cognitive - behavioral psychotherapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment psychotherapy (ACT) and schema therapy. As part of the CBT therapy, we use available and tested treatment protocols. We use EMDR therapy for trauma processing.
Who are we working with?
CBT psychotherapy is highly effective, in particular in the treatment of anxiety disorders and depression. Its therapeutic value has been also confirmed for: bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders with panic attacks, specific phobias, PTSD, sleep disorders and other personality disorders. We work with adults and adolescents.
We are aslo LGBTI + friendly.
Who are we not working with?
Due to the need for complex, interdisciplinary medical and psychological care, we do not deal with the following disorders: major depressive disorders, suicidal crisis, active suicide plans, severe addictions, severe eating disorders, severe aggression, problems with the law.
Quality guarantee
Our psychologists are members of the Dutch Institute of Psychologists (Nederlands Instituut van Psychologen - NIP). This institute sets the standards for the work of psychologists in the Netherlands, controls their current work and, in the event of complaints from patients, acts as a mediator between the clinic and the client.
Advantages of a private therapy
- psychologist chooses the patients with whom them will work - it is a guarantee of professionalism and matching the psychologist's skills to the specific disorders
- private psychologists are not limited in the provision of their services by the limits imposed by insurance companies
- no contract with an insurance company means greater privacy of patient data - the insurer does not have access to the patient's medical records
- it is possible to write off the costs of therapy in the annual tax return as the medical costs.
The effectiveness of online cognitive - behavioral therapy (CBT)
Many studies show that online CBT therapy is as effective as a conventional form of therapy. In addition, it is a cost-effective, time-effective form that reduces our carbon footprint due to the lack of need to travel to the clinic.
For those interested, we recommend reading the following study - The Effectiveness of Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders
We also recommend using the Carbon Footprint Calculator to calculate the emission of harmful substances into the environment when using a conventional form of therapy.
Why should an online therapist live in your current country of residence?
- knowledge of the specifics of the local healthcare service
- better understanding of the problems related to emigration
- better understanding of the specifics of the local labor market
- understanding cultural code of Dutch
- possibility of assistance in contact with relevant Dutch institutions
Pricing (both online and on-site sessions)
- Initial interview (on-line form) - free
- Interview with a psychologist (approx. 45 min), establishing a treatment plan - €75
- Single session therapy / EMDR (approx. 50 minutes) - €100
- prepaid package of 5 sessions - €450 (10% discount!)
- prepaid package of 10 sessions - €850 (15% discount!)
- Discount for the students for a single session - 15%, the cost of the session is €85
Expat Psychologist Utrecht, Kanaleneiland - register right now! Also online therapy possibility. EMDR therapy Utrecht, CBT therapy, ACT, schema therapy.
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