Bij Birgit - praktijk voor orthopedagogiek en mindfulness

About Bij Birgit - praktijk voor orthopedagogiek en mindfulness

Bij Birgit is a practice for educational psychology in Amsterdam-Oost. The practice supports children and young people aged 6 to 16 individually and offers mindfulness training and school-related support.

Individual support

Short-term programmes focus on mild stress symptoms. The practice offers practical support and does not make diagnoses.

• Worrying
• Sleep problems
• Perfectionism and fear of failure
• Insecurity
• Social problems
• Anger
• Grief and loss

Mindfulness

Mindfulness training is available individually and in groups for children and young people. The attention training is based on the Methode Eline Snel, known as ‘Sitting Still Like a Frog’.

• Individual mindfulness training
• Mindfulness group training
• Mindfulness training in schools

School services

The practice offers cognitive assessments and support with learning questions. Temporary support is available for children waiting elsewhere for a diagnostic assessment.

• Ability assessment (IQ/intelligence test)
• Classroom observations and advice
• Pupil support and remedial teaching

Assessments and programmes

The intelligence test is available for children aged 6 to 17. Individual packages consist of eight sessions and an initial consultation.

• Mindful: awareness and relaxation
• Mindset: from fear of failure to self-confidence
• Getting a grip on anger
• Intelligence test
• Short intelligence test

About Birgit

Birgit Thomas completed a master’s degree in Educational Psychology at the Universiteit van Amsterdam in 2009. In 2015 she started her own business; her practice is based in Amsterdam-Oost.

Practical information

The practice is in Amsterdam-Oost. Support is also available online.

• Online support available
• Payment in advance; in two instalments on request