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Dr. Hüseyin Doğan, Psychologist
A doctorate in psychology (PhD) and postdoctoral work completed in the United States on a Fulbright scholarship; recognition in the Netherlands as equivalent to WO-Psycholoog, with NIP and SKJ registrations; over 19 years of clinical experience. He conducts online psychotherapy with Turkish-speaking adults.
Dr. Hüseyin Doğan is a doctorate-level psychologist based in the Netherlands (Eindhoven) and registered with NIP (236936) and SKJ (120002821). He offers Turkish-speaking online therapy for anxiety, panic, trauma/EMDR, depressive symptoms, relationship problems and migration-related difficulties.
Education and academic background
He completed his bachelor's, master's and doctoral education entirely in the field of counseling psychology: over ten years of systematic academic preparation. He earned his doctorate (PhD) in the Counseling Psychology program at Gazi University. On the Fulbright Academic Achievement Scholarship he spent one year in the United States (University of Central Florida) as a postdoctoral researcher and faculty member in clinical psychology; in 2012 he was honoured with the Fulbright Award for Excellence. This academic background forms the foundation for clinical work carried out with evidence-based methods and measurable goals.
International clinical certifications
During and after his academic year in the United States, he completed various clinical certifications at institutions such as the Medical University of South Carolina and UCF: Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (80 hours), Solution-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (80 hours), Positive Psychology integrated Solution Focused Therapy (120 hours), Marriage and Family Therapy Certificate (300 hours theory + 120 hours practice), Practical Psychoanalytic Therapy (100 hours theory + 30 hours practice) and an EMDR Training Course. In addition, he has completed a total of 2,500 hours of applied training in marriage and family therapy.
Professional registrations in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, official registration is what safeguards working under the title of psychologist. Dr. Doğan's diploma has been recognised in the Netherlands as equivalent to WO-Psycholoog (university-level psychologist). His registration number with the NIP (Nederlands Instituut van Psychologen) is 236936, and his registration number with the SKJ (Stichting Kwaliteitsregister Jeugd) is 120002821. These registrations entail being bound by professional ethics, a continuing-education obligation and independent complaints mechanisms; for the client, this is a verifiable layer of protection.
Clinical experience
Over 19 years of clinical experience; this spans adult psychotherapy, work with couples and families, the child and adolescent field and active roles within the Dutch youth care (jeugdzorg) system. In Ankara he worked for many years with a wide range of client profiles, including government institutions, academia, the diplomatic community and the defence industry; this diversity laid the foundation for a holistic clinical approach. He knows the workings of the Dutch GGZ system (the referral chain, waiting lists, the distinction between basis and specialised GGZ) not as an outsider describing it, but as a psychologist working within it. This is a practical difference from colleagues providing online services from Turkey: he knows the living conditions, institutions and cultural dynamics in the Netherlands first-hand.
Therapeutic approach
Rather than adhering to a single school, the method is chosen according to the mechanism of the problem: for anxiety and panic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and acceptance-based approaches (ACT); for OCD, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP); for trauma, EMDR; for relationship and family problems, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and systemic therapy; for persistent patterns, schema therapy and psychodynamic work. During the assessment process, internationally validated tests such as MMPI-2, the Stroop Test, WISC-IV and Stanford-Binet are used where needed. Memberships of IFTA (International Family Therapy Association) and EMDRIA support keeping up with current standards in these areas.
Clinical philosophy
The aim of therapy is not to make the client dependent, but to enable them to cope with their own inner resources; when the goals are met, therapy comes to an end. Beyond techniques, the therapeutic relationship is the greatest engine of change; that is why the priority in the first sessions is to establish a safe space. In work with couples and families, no side is taken and both parties are approached with equal distance. Confidentiality is the foundation of professional ethics: without the client's consent, no information is shared with third parties, not even with the closest family members.
Who does he work with?
He works with Turkish-speaking adults living in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and across Europe who wish to receive therapy in their mother tongue; he also works with families within the scope of couples and parent counselling. Themes such as identity questions after migration, parenting between two cultures, belonging and loneliness are central to the practice. Sessions are conducted online via a secure video connection.
How does the session process work?
The first contact is made via WhatsApp or e-mail, with a guaranteed response within 24 hours. A 15 to 20 minute introductory call is free and serves to assess mutual fit. The first session (50 to 60 minutes) includes a comprehensive assessment; where needed, a 120-item personality assessment is administered and a draft treatment plan is drawn up. Regular sessions are usually weekly and may shift to once every two weeks as the process progresses; sessions are held via Zoom, WhatsApp Video or Signal.
Frequently asked questions
What registrations does Dr. Hüseyin Doğan hold?
NIP (Nederlands Instituut van Psychologen) registration number 236936 and SKJ (Stichting Kwaliteitsregister Jeugd) registration number 120002821. His diploma is recognised in the Netherlands as equivalent to the WO-Psycholoog level.
In which languages does he provide therapy?
The therapy language is primarily Turkish; where needed, Dutch and English resources and concepts are integrated into the process. Dutch may be used for correspondence with the Dutch system (GP, school, institutions).
Does he offer in-person sessions?
ViaNova Praktijk is an online practice; sessions are held via a secure video connection. This makes access possible from every city in the Netherlands and from across Europe.
How do you make an appointment?
A request is made through the form on the appointment page or via info@vianovapraktijk.nl. In the first session, complaints, expectations and suitability are assessed together.
Clinical boundaries and emergencies
This page is intended for general information only. No diagnosis is made through the website and no personal treatment advice is given. In the event of an acute crisis, risk of self-harm or a threat to safety, contact 112, your general practitioner (huisarts) or the out-of-hours GP service (huisartsenpost) in the Netherlands. To talk, the 113 Suicide Prevention helpline (0800-0113) is available day and night.