Getting started

Getting started with me is simple! Just fill out the contact form on my website, and I’ll take it from there. Once I receive your information, I’ll reach out to learn more about your needs and guide you through the next steps, including scheduling an initial consultation.

In addition to working with children and families, I also offer lectures and support for school projects, helping educators and students better understand child psychology. Whether you’re seeking individual support or resources for a school setting, I’m here to help every step of the way!

Getting Started

Therapy, Assessments, and Lectures

If you're interested in therapy, an assessment, or a lecture for your school, I aim to make the process as smooth as possible.

Steps

Initial Contact: Contact me by completing a contact form on this website and I will respond within 48 hours.
Brief Consultation: If needed, I will schedule a short phone call within a week to discuss your needs.
Guidance if Necessary: If I am not the right fit, I will help direct you to appropriate resources.
Treatment Agreement: If we proceed, I will send a concise treatment agreement outlining the plan, expectations, and costs. For most international insurance companies, you can use this to agreement.
Scheduling: Once the agreement is signed, we will schedule our first session—often within a week.

Assessments

A common question I receive is: "Can you do an ADHD or dyslexia assessment?"

Short Answer: Yes.
Detailed Answer: I conduct assessments only when necessary and appropriate.

Not every difficulty with concentration or literacy requires a full psychodiagnostic evaluation. My goal is to assess children and adolescents only when it is essential to understanding their needs and providing meaningful support.

Assessment Process

Intake Meeting: Includes a developmental history review and basic behavioral screening instruments.
Determining Need: Based on initial findings, we decide together whether further, more detailed assessments are required.
Needs-Based Approach: This follows the Dutch handelingsgerichte diagnostiek model, ensuring assessments lead to practical, actionable strategies for support.

Types of Assessments

The type of psychodiagnostic tests I use depends on the specific needs of each client. My tools are rigorously reviewed and validated to ensure:

Reliability
Accuracy
Relevance

Assessments may focus on:

Cognitive abilities
Emotional well-being
Behavioral concerns
Learning challenges

I strictly adhere to professional guidelines established by:

The Dutch Institute of Psychologists (NIP)
The American Psychological Association (APA)
International standards for school psychology

This ensures that each assessment is ethical, professional, and respectful of the individual’s needs.