Introduction
What is meant by Counseling
Listening with understanding and empathy, in order to help clients deal with emotions, get insight into patterns of behaviour, thougts and emotions, and reach goals.
When do you need counseling
Everybody encounters difficult moments in life. These can occur in the relation with the partner, parent, child, friend or at work. Or you may have a low self esteem. Sometimes health problems or nasty experiences in the past lead to mental complaints. In many cases you can get over such difficulties, by yourself or with the aid of family or friends. However, if you can’t stop worring, then a counselor can help, to prevent things getting worse.
Prevention
Dealing with complaints in an early stage can prevent serious psychological problems.
My method
In my practice, I work as a counselor and coach for adults. I am psychologist, affiliated to the Dutch Institute of Psychologists (NIP). For further specialisation I had a post-doctoral training Counseling and Coaching, at the Benelux University Centre. I participate in intervision every 6 weeks.
You can make an appointment for a personal intake by phone or e-mail. During the intake session we will investigate your questions, problems, competencies and goals. The interview may consist of questions about your family of origin, living situation, relationships and health. We shall examine what goals you want to achieve and what opportunities you have to reach the desired result. Next we will make a plan of action. During the implementation of the actionplan you will be mentored by me.
A session lasts 60 minutes.
I don’t have a waiting list and I work also in the evening and on Saturday. No cost is charged on cancelling or changing an appointment, if this is at least 24 hours in advance. For most clients 5-10 sessions wiil suffice. You don’t need a referral card.
Privacy
Everything discussed is confidential. This is regulated by law. I don’t provide information to anyone without your written consent.
Expense reimbursement by an insurance company
This depends on the way of insurance and you should always check with your insurance company. I have no BIG-registration. In the framework of preventive care, health insurance companies often are willing to meet costs, such as burn-out- or depression prevention. In work-related problems the employer is often willing to cover the costs, in whole or in part.
The rate for counseling or coaching is € 70 per hour. The intake is € 30 per hour.
Supervision is € 80 per hour.
Access
My practice is located in Akersloot, Churchillplein 13. There is always room for parking. Parking is free. The bus between Alkmaar and Uitgeest stops on a 2-minute walk. See the map and route-planners.
How do you make an appointment?
This can be done by your GP. A referral is not necessary. You can also sign up on your own initiative. This can be either in writing, by e-mail, or by telephone. There is no waiting list. You can make an appointment for daytime or evening.
Cancelling appointments
If you cannot meet your appointment then it will be convenient for me, when you inform me as soon as possible.
