Sarphatistraat 14, Amsterdam city centre
You are looking for a psychologist in Amsterdam, without a long process first. I am Pauline Bos, a psychologist registered with the Dutch NIP, working from my own practice in the city centre. You talk to me, from the first call to the last session.
Most people who come to me are still functioning. They work, care for others and keep things running. And yet something no longer feels right. You do not need a diagnosis to talk to a psychologist about that.
These themes often overlap, so you do not need to know which box you fit in. These are the ones that come up most:
I have held thousands of conversations in assessments, career evaluations and psychological evaluations, among others for the Dutch police and Defence. That taught me that someone can look strong and successful on the outside while a lot is chafing inside.
I listen carefully, but I also ask questions and name what I notice. I work with methods including EMDR, ACT, cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused techniques. We only choose a method once it is clear what is going on.
We start with a free 15-minute phone call. If it feels right, a full intake of 75 to 90 minutes follows. A short course of four to six sessions is often enough, and we check along the way whether the direction still fits.
You do not need a GP referral. I work without contracts with health insurers, so sessions fall outside basic Dutch health insurance and no deductible (eigen risico) applies.
The practice is at Sarphatistraat 14 in Amsterdam city centre. Sessions take place there or through a secure video connection. Many people combine the two: the intake in Amsterdam, then some of the sessions online.
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Frequently asked questions
Not with me. I work without contracts with health insurers, so you can sign up directly. No deductible applies either.
I only know after the intake. A short course of four to six sessions is often enough. Sometimes one intake is enough to continue on your own, sometimes more sessions are needed.
At Sarphatistraat 14 in Amsterdam city centre. Sessions can also take place online.
Then I will tell you honestly, preferably early on. If specialist mental health care is needed, I will help you think about where to go.
In a free 15-minute phone call I will hear what you are running into. Then we look at whether an intake is a logical next step.
