{"id":249,"date":"2025-01-04T16:48:06","date_gmt":"2025-01-04T15:48:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brightmindpractice.nl\/practical-information\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T11:29:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T09:29:50","slug":"practical-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/brightmindpractice.nl\/en\/practical-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Practical information"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_blend=&#8221;color&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_header _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/brightmindpractice.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Berg-met-zon-scaled.jpg&#8221; background_position=&#8221;bottom_right&#8221; background_horizontal_offset=&#8221;1%&#8221; background_vertical_offset=&#8221;30%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; min_height=&#8221;400px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3px||3px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Costs and reimbursement<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><strong>Please note: I currently do not have availability for new treatments. You are welcome to register, but please be aware of a waiting time of several months (expected to be between 2 and 5 months).<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Psychotherapy is reimbursed under the basic health insurance when there is a you have a (suspected) <strong>DSM-5 classification<\/strong> and you have a valid <strong>referral letter <\/strong>from your general practitioner (see more about this under \u2018Referral\u2019 further down this page). The fees I charge are equal to the legally established tariffs set by the NZa (<a href=\"https:\/\/puc.overheid.nl\/nza\/doc\/PUC_805252_22\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dutch Healthcare Authority<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"471\">You can receive reimbursed treatment for, among others, the following complaints:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"1025\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1vn6fi9\" data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"480\">ADHD<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17ok7r8\" data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"560\">Anxiety-related complaints (such as anxiety disorders, panic symptoms, OCD)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1o8o7kv\" data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"571\">Autism<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hb5wdr\" data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"626\">Eating-related problems (such as eating disorders)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hx7m8h\" data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"650\">Behavioral problems<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"19vw6vi\" data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"683\">Personality-related problems<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vxwswr\" data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"734\">Psychotrauma-related complaints (such as PTSD)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1iboomh\" data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"760\">Somatoform complaints<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"alvmc8\" data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"839\">Mood-related complaints (such as depressive disorders or bipolar disorder)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"clg0vy\" data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"925\">Addiction-related problems (insofar as they fit within the scope of the practice)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"b783gh\" data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"1025\">Other mental health care requests that fall under insured specialized mental health care (SGGZ)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1171\"><strong>Please note:<\/strong> relationship and family problems are only reimbursed when there is an underlying DSM-5 disorder in one of the individuals involved.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1171\"><strong>When is care not reimbursed?<br \/><\/strong>Not all care requests are covered by the basic insurance. The following types of care are not reimbursed:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1662\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1dy8i4k\" data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1362\">Treatment without a (suspected) DSM-5 disorder<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"qmlm4x\" data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1436\">Adjustment disorders (such as burnout without an underlying disorder)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1t4aucx\" data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1510\">Relationship or work-related problems without a psychiatric diagnosis<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ebda8p\" data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1560\">Grief or life-phase issues without a disorder<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"p2oz6w\" data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1616\">Coaching, personal development, or self-exploration<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1qw9gsw\" data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1662\">Treatment without a valid referral letter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Contracted care (2026)<br \/><\/strong>For 2026, I have contracts with the following health insurers:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1931\">\n<li data-section-id=\"mp1dxc\" data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1775\">Zorg en Zekerheid<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1nszi7x\" data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1900\">Zilveren Kruis (and all other Achmea labels: De Friesland, FBTO, Interpolis, ZieZo, and De christelijke zorgverzekeraar)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ao7bv0\" data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1931\">DSW (DSW and Stad Holland)<\/li>\n<li>Menzis (Menzis, Anderzorg, Vink Vink)<\/li>\n<li>ASR (ASR, De Amersfoortse, Ditzo)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"2059\">In addition, I expect to conclude contracts with several other insurers in the coming weeks (likely including CZ and VGZ).<\/p>\n<p>If you are insured with one of these providers, I will submit claims directly to your insurer and reimbursement will be paid to me. In that case, you do not need to handle invoices or claims yourself. Please note that the mandatory deductible (<strong>eigen risico<\/strong>) still applies, even for contracted care.<\/p>\n<p><span>With other health insurers I do not have a contract in 2026. This <strong>does not<\/strong> mean that treatment cannot be reimbursed. In that case you first pay the invoice yourself and then submit it to your health insurer. The level of reimbursement depends on your policy and is usually between approximately 50% and 80% of the NZa tariff. I recommend checking with your insurer in advance how much is reimbursed for out-of-network specialist mental health care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>For more information about reimbursement for non-contracted mental health care, you can also visit: <\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.contractvrijepsycholoog.nl\/vergoedingen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.contractvrijepsycholoog.nl\/vergoedingen\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><span>Uninsured care\/ self-pay<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>It is also possible to have sessions outside insured care, for example if you prefer not to use a referral from your GP, do not want the treatment to go through your health insurance, and\/or when there is no DSM-5 classification (see examples above under &#8216;When is care not reimbursed). In that case you may choose to pay for the sessions yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>The fee for psychotherapy outside insured care is \u20ac109.50 per 45-minute session (in accordance with the tariffs set by the Dutch Healthcare Authority). The fee for coaching is \u20ac140 per session.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">Registration procedure<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Referral<br \/><\/b><span>For reimbursed treatment, a referral letter from your general practitioner is required. This must be addressed to me (by mentioning my name and\/or the name of my practice: BrightMind Practice \/ InZicht Praktijk). The referral must also indicate that it is intended for specialist mental health care (SGGZ).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Waiting Time<br \/><\/b>I currently do not have availability for new treatments. You are welcome to register, but please be aware of a waiting time of several months (expected to be between 2 and 5 months).<\/p>\n<p><b>Registration<br \/><\/b><span>You can register by email, via the contact form on this website, or by phone. If desired, we can first schedule a short introductory phone call to determine which type of care would be most suitable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Intake<br \/><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the intake, we will get to know you and identify your background, symptoms, needs, and expectations. We will discuss your goals and the appropriate treatment options.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Treatment Plan<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on the intake, we will develop a treatment plan together. This plan outlines our goals and the most appropriate forms of therapy. The treatment plan will be adjusted as needed throughout the process.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The therapeutic approaches I offer are:<br \/>&#8211; Integrative psychotherapy<br \/>&#8211; Psychodynamic psychotherapy<br \/>&#8211; Schema therapy<br \/>&#8211; Trauma treatment<br \/>&#8211; EMDR therapy<br \/>&#8211; Group therapy (psychodynamic group therapy and schema group therapy)<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-16px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Would you like to know more about my practice?<\/h2>\n<p>Do not hesitate to give me a call or send a whatsapp message to: +31(0)614736117<\/p>\n<p>Also, you can send an email to info@brightmindpractice.nl or use the<a href=\"https:\/\/brightmindpractice.nl\/en\/contact\/\"> contact form.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Crisis<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case of a crisis, I am available on weekdays between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are experiencing a crisis, we will discuss what support is appropriate outside my working hours.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will make a personal plan, which will include your GP, the out-of-hours GP service, and \u2013 if necessary \u2013 colleagues from my professional network.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case of an acute crisis, you can always contact your own GP or the out-of-hours GP service.<\/span><br style=\"font-weight: 400;\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/brightmindpractice.nl\/en\/contact\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Complaint Procedure<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>If you are dissatisfied, you can let me know and I will do my best to accommodate you to your satisfaction.<\/li>\n<li>S<span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">hould you still remain dissatisfied, you can file a complaint with Klachtenportaal Zorg.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>For further instructions follow the following link:<br \/><span><a href=\"https:\/\/klachtenportaalzorg.nl\/klacht-indienen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/klachtenportaalzorg.nl\/klacht-indienen\/<\/a><\/span>. <br \/>You can also send an e-mail to <span><a href=\"mailto:info@klachtenportaalzorg.nl\">info@klachtenportaalzorg.nl<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>My memberships and registrations<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zoeken.bigregister.nl\/zorgverlener\/138a3e7f-8c6e-45ba-916d-84675474d904\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Psychotherapist BIG<\/a> \u2013 nr. 49937953416<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vektis.nl\/agb-register\/zorgverlener-94108850\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AGB-registrar <\/a>&#8211; personal: 94108850; practice: 94068819<\/p>\n<p>Senior Schematherapist \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schematherapie.nl\/zoek-een-therapeut\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Vst register\" rel=\"noopener\">VSt register (Vereniging voor Schematherapie)<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 nr. VST-211318<\/p>\n<p>Advanced Schema Therapist \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/schematherapysociety.org\/Sys\/PublicProfile\/53522438\/3699748\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ISST\u00a0(International Society of Schema Therapy)<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 nr. IND-2605<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.groepspsychotherapie.nl\/voor-clienten\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Group therapist NVGP<\/a> \u2013 nr. 2251<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.watisemdr.nl\/emdr-home\/wat-is-emdr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Member of the Vereniging EMDR Nederland<\/a> \u2013 nr. 42122<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychotherapie.nl\/clienten-en-belangstellenden\/zoek-een-psychotherapeut\/profiel-weergave?functionid=1640431625\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Member of the NVP <span>registered in the Quality Register for Psychotherapy<\/span><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; nr. 4385139<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lvvp.info\/lid\/19598\/?praktijk=eerstepraktijk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Member of \u00a0LVVP<\/a> &#8211;<span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">\u00a0nr. 7066<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/brightmindpractice.nl\/en\/contact\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get in touch with BrightMind Practice to get the practical information. 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