Psychologiepraktijk Vivir

About Psychologiepraktijk Vivir

Psychologiepraktijk Vivir is a small-scale basic mental healthcare practice in central Nijmegen. The practice offers short-term, complaint-focused psychological treatment for adults, with particular attention to psychological complaints related to pregnancy and childbirth, PTSD and single-incident trauma.

Treatments

Treatment may include individual conversations, various therapeutic methods and advice. Sessions can take place at the practice, online or as walking sessions.

• Cognitive behavioural therapy
• EMDR
• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Schema therapy
• Psychological treatment for pregnancy- and childbirth-related complaints
• Sexual counselling
• Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
• Advice and psychoeducation
• Nutrition coaching based on Nutrition Psychology
• Group treatment for postpartum complaints

Who it is for

Vivir treats adults with single, mild to moderate psychological complaints that fall within the practice's scope. The reasons for seeking help listed include trauma, complaints related to pregnancy and childbirth, anxiety, grief, and questions about nutrition and lifestyle.

• PTSD and other trauma-related complaints
• Sexual trauma and questions about sexuality
• Psychological complaints related to pregnancy, childbirth, miscarriage, fertility or wanting a child
• Fear of childbirth and postpartum depression
• Psychological complaints related to hormonal fluctuations
• Anxiety, tension or sensitivity-related complaints around parenthood
• Grief-related issues within a family
• Questions about nutrition, sugar addiction, emotional eating and lifestyle
• Assessment and explanation for a C1 request ‘Name change due to psychological distress’

Approach

The process usually begins with two intake sessions and questionnaires, followed by treatment advice. Individual sessions usually last 60 minutes; intake sessions and EMDR are often scheduled for longer. Support is also available by secure email, phone consultation or video call.

• Individual treatment
• Walking sessions
• Online therapy
• E-health

Practical information

The practice is on the first floor of a town house in central Nijmegen, next to Kronenburgerpark. You can register using the contact form; a valid referral letter is required in advance for a reimbursed BGGZ [basic mental healthcare] course of treatment.