Bijzonder Psychologen

About Bijzonder Psychologen

Bijzonder Psychologen is a psychological practice in Helmond. The practice treats a range of mental health complaints with complaint-focused forms of therapy and e-health support.

Complaints

The practice treats, among other things, mood, anxiety and stress complaints, as well as various other mental health complaints. The practice cannot provide suitable care for some serious or complex problems.

• Mood complaints, including depression
• Anxiety complaints
• Stress complaints
• Worrying
• Obsessive-compulsive complaints
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Problems regulating aggression
• Self-image problems
• Somatic symptom disorder
• Burnout complaints
• Impulse control problems
• AD(H)D for a single, straightforward request for help without medication
• Eating problems
• Addiction problems

Forms of therapy

The form of therapy is chosen together with the client based on their complaints. Treatment can be supported with e-health modules through Therapieland.

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
• Solution-focused therapy
• EMDR
• Supportive and structuring conversations
• E-health modules

Approach

After registration, a GZ-psycholoog (Dutch registered healthcare psychologist) will call to discuss the request for help. This is followed by online questionnaires and, when BGGZ (Dutch basic mental healthcare) treatment is indicated, an intake appointment.

• Telephone contact after registration
• Online questionnaire
• Intake appointment
• Evaluations during treatment
• Relapse prevention plan when needed

Costs and reimbursement

The practice has contracts with most health insurers. For reimbursement, a referral letter and a diagnosis that falls within the applicable classification are among the important requirements; the compulsory excess applies.