Carpe Diem

About Carpe Diem

Carpe Diem is a small practice in Sint Maarten providing support to young people and adults. The practice supports and treats eating disorders and other mental health issues, individually and in groups.

Support and treatment

The practice provides tailored support, adapted to the person, the issue and an appropriate approach. Support focuses on eating-related issues and other mental health issues, with or without a diagnosis.

• Eating disorders and eating-related issues
• Anxiety
• Trauma
• Stress
• Perfectionism
• Negative self-image
• Problems with emotion regulation

Approach

Carpe Diem considers the client as a whole and offers both individual and group support. The team consists of professionals with different backgrounds and training, as well as lived experience.

• Individual support
• Group support

Practical information

A session lasts about 60 minutes. Appointments can be rescheduled by agreement; if an appointment is missed or cancelled within 24 hours, the full cost will be charged. For clients under 18, treatment may be fully reimbursed through contracts with several municipalities in Noord-Holland; for those aged 18 and over, reimbursement may sometimes be available through a PGB (personal budget) under the WMO (Dutch Social Support Act). Supplementary insurance policies cover part of the treatment with many health insurers.

• Location in Sint Maarten
• If the client is unable to travel, the practice may come to them, depending on travel time and distance