Registration

Best Practice is private practice in Rotterdam which offers psychotherapy in Specialized Mental Health Care (SGGZ) for the following psychological problems: anxiety, panic attacks, mood disorders, depression, high levels of distress due to (sexual) trauma, personality disorders, attention deficits, psychological problems linked to spectrum of autism, addiction, and psychological issues due to chronic pains or illness and impairment, sexual problems and gender identity problems.

The practice is opened two days per week on Thursdays and Fridays. Preferably you can register by sending the practice an email or by telephone at the number 085-00 465 87. When I cannot answer your call, please leave a voicemail message. Make sure you leave your name, telephone number, and email address clearly audible so I can get back to you. I will get back to you as soon as possible; at the latest within a week.

A screening by telephone will always take place in order to decide whether or not Best Practice appears to be a suitable practice for your request for treatment. If Best Practice seems to be a suitable practice an intake will be scheduled. This screening by phone will take at short notice but the intake and start of treatment can take longer. Check this website for the actual waiting period. Because Best Practice is a small private practice, the option for registration may be put on hold at times. If this is the case, this will be published on the website.

Intake

The intake consists of approximately three 45 minutes interviews. The first meeting is an acquaintance and introduction. A general questionnaire is administered to decide the level of severity of your issues. I will also explain a few important practical matters. Depending on your request for help, you will be asked to complete a couple more questionnaires at home prior to the second interview.

In the second interview I will ask more in-depth questions. After this session, I will determine whether Best Practice is the right place for treating your psychological problems.

In the third or fourth session, it is presented to you which treatment is recommended. During the intake, it may turn out that another practice, institution or form of therapy is better suited to your complaints. If your issues can be reduced with psychotherapy that Best Practice offers, we will plan the treatment sessions and therapy will start directly after the intake.

On request all forms of therapy can also be offered online via a secured E-Health platform. A combination of offline and online therapy (blended care) is optional as well if requested or indicated.