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Psychologist without a referral in Amsterdam

You do not need to see your GP first to talk to me. I work without contracts with health insurers, so you can sign up directly. Below you can read honestly what that means, including the costs.

No referral also means outside basic health insurance, so in principle you pay for the sessions yourself. In return you decide when you start, and no information goes to your insurer.

What "no referral" means for you

Because I have no contracts with health insurers, the conditions of basic insurance do not apply here. That has a few clear consequences:

  • no GP referral needed
  • no deductible (eigen risico) applies
  • no data sharing with health insurers
  • no diagnosis or description of content on the invoice
  • you do not need a diagnosis to come

Who this suits

Many people who come to me do not have a diagnosis. They get stuck in perfectionism, have doubts about their work or life, or notice that an experience keeps affecting them. That can be hard to explain for a referral, while it certainly deserves attention.

People who would rather not have anything about their sessions reach an insurer or employer also choose this deliberately.

Can you still get something reimbursed?

Possibly. Two routes are worth checking. Supplementary insurance sometimes covers part of the costs; conditions differ per insurer and policy, so ask in writing in advance. An employer may also be willing to pay from a prevention, development or absence budget. No content is shared with your employer without your permission.

No referral is a good fit if

  • You want to decide when you start
  • You do not have or want a diagnosis
  • You value privacy towards your insurer and employer
  • You can pay yourself or through your employer

See your GP first

  • In an acute crisis or with active suicidal thoughts
  • With severe addiction or psychosis
  • If you want care covered by basic insurance
  • When specialist mental health care is needed

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Good to know

Rates and reimbursement

What sessions involve and which reimbursement routes exist.

How I work

What happens after you sign up, and what a course looks like.

Psychologist in Amsterdam

The practice on Sarphatistraat, and what you can come to me for.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about seeing a psychologist without a referral

Yes. With me you can sign up directly, without a GP referral. Sessions do fall outside basic health insurance.

You can simply call

You do not have to decide anything yet. In a free 15-minute call we look at whether an intake is a logical next step.