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Turkish-language online therapy in Amsterdam and the surrounding area
Turkish Psychologist Amsterdam
In Amsterdam, the supply of in-person Turkish-language therapy falls far below demand; the schedules of the few Turkish-speaking therapists fill up quickly. Online therapy removes this bottleneck: with a NIP-registered psychologist, in Turkish, without waiting.
From Amsterdam you can apply directly to ViaNova Praktijk without a referral from the huisarts. Sessions take place in Turkish via a secure video connection; Dr. Hüseyin Doğan is a NIP-registered (236936), PhD psychologist. Anxiety, panic, depressive complaints, trauma/EMDR, and relationship and family problems are the main areas of focus.
The reality of Turkish-language therapy in Amsterdam
Amsterdam and its surroundings (Zaandam, Amstelveen, Diemen) are home to one of the largest Turkish-speaking communities in the Netherlands. In contrast, the number of specialists providing Turkish-language care within the GGZ is very limited; those who do have the longest waiting lists. The outcome is predictable: either waiting for months, or therapy in a second language, or never starting at all. Online Turkish-language therapy is the fourth path, outside these three.
Why does therapy in a second language fall short?
Therapy in Dutch or English is possible; but emotional memory is encoded in the mother tongue. Childhood memories, conversations within the family and the fine nuances of feelings pass through a layer of cognitive translation when told in a second language: precisely the material that therapy wants to work with becomes thinner in that layer. When working on anxiety, trauma and relationships, the difference the mother tongue makes is at its most evident.
How does the online format work in Amsterdam?
The practical difference is time: instead of travelling across the city and waiting, the session takes place from home or, after work, from a quiet room. After an appointment request, a first assessment is usually scheduled shortly; the process, the goals and the fees are clarified in the first session. Details about insurance and reimbursement are on the Fees and Insurance page.
For which issues do people apply?
Recurring themes in applications from Amsterdam: burnout and anxiety linked to a high work pace, panic attacks, relationship and couple problems, themes of migration and belonging, and parent-teen conflicts. Acute crisis situations fall outside the scope of the online practice; in that case, the huisarts, the huisartsenpost or 112 is the right address.
Frequently asked questions
Are in-person sessions in Amsterdam possible?
ViaNova Praktijk works online; sessions take place via a secure video connection. This model provides access without waiting from anywhere in the Netherlands, including Amsterdam.
Is a referral from the huisarts needed?
No; you can request an appointment directly. A referral is only required for the insurance-covered GGZ route.
How soon can I start?
Unlike the months-long waits in the GGZ, a first assessment session is usually scheduled shortly after your appointment request.
Are there sessions in the evening?
A limited number of evening slots are available; indicate your preference in the request form.
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). For a conversation, the helpline 113 Suicide Prevention (0800-0113) is available day and night.