Psyned Psychologen Alkmaar - Merijn De Bruin

About Psyned Psychologen Alkmaar - Merijn De Bruin

Psyned Psychologen Alkmaar - Merijn De Bruin is a psychologist in Alkmaar. He treats a wide range of concerns and offers support using various treatment methods, including coaching, cognitive behavioral therapy, and heart coherence.

About Merijn

Merijn has a background as an elite athlete and played on the Dutch table tennis team. He still competes at the highest level in the Dutch premier league and is a commentator for Eurosport.

• Clients describe him as open, positive, and sporty.
• Affiliated with Psyned and the NIP (Dutch Institute of Psychologists).

Concerns and specializations

Merijn treats a wide range of concerns and requests for help.

• Aggression
• Chronic pain, fatigue, and illness
• Obsessive-compulsive symptoms
• Eating disorder
• Fear of failure and phobias
• Attachment issues
• High sensitivity
• Intelligence test
• Negative self-image
• Acquired brain injury (NAH (Dutch abbreviation for acquired brain injury))
• Personality disorder
• Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
• Postnatal depression
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSS (Dutch abbreviation for PTSD))
• Grief and loss
• Sexual abuse and sex addiction
• Stress and tension complaints
• Tic disorder
• Tinnitus
• Addiction
• Work-related issues
• Questions about meaning in life

Treatment methods

After the intake and a personality analysis, Merijn develops a personal training program together with the client. The program depends on the client's profile and wishes.

• Coaching
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CGT (Dutch abbreviation for CBT))
• EFT couples therapy
• Heart coherence
• Career advice
• Online psychologist
• Parent guidance
• Positive psychology

Approach

Merijn works with five topics: optimizing tension, setting goals, thought control, visualization, and concentration. He asks open questions and focuses attention on situations in which the client achieves a good result independently.

Location and appointments

The practice is located on Helderseweg in Alkmaar. An advisory consultation with the referral team lasts about 15 minutes; after that, the first appointment can be scheduled.

• Helderseweg 9C, 1815 AB Alkmaar
• Advisory consultation of about 15 minutes

Reimbursement

Treatment at Psyned is usually not covered by basic health insurance. With supplementary insurance, part of the cost may sometimes be reimbursed; reimbursement through an employer is also possible.