Psychology Practice Evelien Bakker provides therapy for adults (18+) struggling with mild to moderate mental health conditions for which short-term treatment (Basic Mental Health Care) is appropriate.

Such conditions as:

• negative self-image, insecurity, fear of failure
• being overly critical
• feeling down 
• fear, panic
• traumatic experiences that are difficult for you to process
• problems within a relationship
• difficulty dealing with emotions.

The following conditions require a more specialist treatment setting and therefore cannot be treated within my practice: psychological problems in combination with suicidality, personality disorder, multiple trauma, bipolar disorders, psychotic disorders and addiction.

We live in a society where a lot is expected of us in many areas of life—often not only by others, but especially by ourselves. In my experience, we are often our own harshest inner critic. Feeling as though we never quite meet these expectations can leave us feeling out of balance. Coaching can help you regain clarity and balance within just a few sessions.

Coaching can support you with topics such as:

• Finding a healthy balance between work and private life
• Coping with the challenges of parenthood
• The “thirty-something dilemma” and making choices in your career or personal life
• Strengthening self-confidence and self-worth
• Adjusting to a new phase of life (e.g. career change or relationship changes)
• Getting to know yourself better and discovering your personal values
• Setting and maintaining healthy boundaries
• Reconnecting with your authentic self
• Living more in the present moment (mindfulness and self-care)

Psychology Practice  Evelien Bakker provides therapy and coaching. After receiving a  contact form or e-mail, I will contact you to schedule a free of charge screening via the telephone. This screening (maximum of 10 - 15 minutes) is intended for a brief introduction and screening of your problems. From there we will decide together whether my practice sufficiently meets your treatment needs. If so, an intake will be scheduled. During the intake we will further discuss your problems, request for help and together we will arrive at a solution treatment plan either for therapy or coaching. In my practice I offer short-term treatments of 10-15 sessions. During the intake interview we will also assess whether a short-term treatment is feasible. It may happen that I cannot provide you with the care you need, for example because I think that a more intensive or different type of treatment is more appropriate. In that case I can advise you about suitable treatment elsewhere.

The rates I charge are set by the Dutch Healthcare Authority (NZA). 
                                                                                       
                                                                                  Online session          Face-to-face session
Intake                                              60 minuten       €183,44                      €183,44  
Therapy/coaching *                     60 minuten        €153,50                     €161,46

                                                         90 minuten       €229,30                     € 242,19

*For some forms of treatment, 90 minutes is indicated, such as EMDR. This will be  discussed in advance.
 

Health insurance
For 2025 and 2026  Psychology Practice  Evelien Bakker has  a contract with OWM Zorgverzekeraar Zorg en Zekerheid UA. This means that the treatment is fully reimbursed and is declared directly to the health insurance. However, you must always pay your own deductible. 

For all other health insurers our care falls under uncontracted health care.
After each treatment session you will receive an invoice that you can submit to your health insurer. Depending on your insurance policy, part of the treatment costs may be reimbursed. You will need a letter of referral from your General Practitioner before the intake. It is advisable to check with your insurer in advance. 

Tip:  Many employers  in the Netherlands offer a budget for personal development and coaching. They are often willing to invest in the wellbeing and performance of their employees.  Even if your concerns are not directly work-related.  When you feel better, it benefits your work as well. For this reason, it may be worthwhile to ask your employer about the possibility of (partial) reimbursement of your treatment costs. 

Non-insured care
Sometimes there is no official DSM-5 classification. This can be the case, for example, with issues related to work or relationships, adjustment difficulties, or when you seek psychological support on your own initiative without having a diagnosed mental disorder. In such situations, the treatment falls under non-insured care, which means the costs are your responsibility. 

It is possible that your supplementary insurance covers part or all of these costs. We recommend checking this in advance. If so, you can submit the invoice to your insurer yourself. 

Because this type of care is considered “non-basic package care,” it is classified as healthcare and is therefore exempt from VAT. It also does not count toward your deductible. 

You do not need a referral from your general practitioner (GP) for this type of support. The fee is €135.89 per 45-minute session. This rate is set by the Dutch Healthcare Authority (NZa) for non-reimbursed care and is VAT-exempt. You will receive an invoice after each session, with a payment term of 14 days. 

Psychology Practice  Evelien Bakker does not offer crisis assistance. If there is a crisis situation, you can contact your GP during office hours. Outside office hours you can go to the GP post. In The Hague this is Hadoks: www.hadoks.nl or call 070-3469669. 

It may happen that you have to cancel our appointment. Failure to give 24 hours notice in advance will result in charging a cancellation fee of €70.

Your privacy is of great importance and personal data is handled and secured with care. In addition, as a psychologist I am also ethically bound to protect your privacy.  For more information please contact me.