B.D. Veenstra Praktijk voor eerstelijns psychologie

About B.D. Veenstra Praktijk voor eerstelijns psychologie

B.D. Veenstra Praktijk voor eerstelijns psychologie provides generalist basic mental health care (Dutch basic GGZ) in Gieten and Stadskanaal. The practice offers short-term, practical and problem-focused psychological treatment for adults aged 18 and over.

Symptoms and specialisations

The practice treats a range of psychological problems. Specialisations include grief and loss, depression, anxiety and high sensitivity.

• Depressive symptoms
• Pain symptoms (somatoform symptoms)
• Anxiety symptoms
• Overload
• Eating problems if not very severe
• Work problems
• ADHD/autism-related issues: initial screening and guidance
• Sleep problems
• Assertiveness problems
• High sensitivity
• Grief and loss

Approach

After registration with a referral letter, an intake takes place, possibly with additional diagnostic assessment, and a treatment plan is drawn up. Treatment consists of a number of conversations and is evaluated verbally and using a symptom questionnaire. Techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy, systemic therapy and solution-focused therapy are among those used.

• Cognitive behavioural therapy
• Systemic therapy
• Solution-focused therapy

Group treatment

A group treatment for panic symptoms based on cognitive behavioural therapy is scheduled to start on 14 January 2027. The group focuses on coping with symptoms and learning from others.

Practical information

The practice works from Gieten and a second practice address in Stadskanaal. Online consultations are possible. Registration requires a referral letter from the GP.

• Brink 17, Gieten
• Huisartsenpraktijk de Wieke (GP practice), Stadskanaal