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Turkish-language online therapy in The Hague and the Haaglanden region
Turkish Psychologist The Hague (Den Haag)
The Hague is home, in a single city, to both a long-established Turkish community and a new generation of Turkish-speaking professionals working in international institutions. Both groups share the same problem: access to quality therapy in their mother tongue.
From The Hague (including Zoetermeer, Delft and Rijswijk) you can apply to ViaNova Praktijk without a referral. Sessions take place in Turkish via a secure video connection; Dr. Hüseyin Doğan is a NIP-registered (236936), doctorate-level psychologist.
The two Turkish-speaking profiles of The Hague
The long-established community in neighbourhoods such as Schilderswijk and Transvaal and the expat professionals working at the international court, embassies and companies are two groups that speak the same language but lead very different lives. In the first, family dynamics, generational conflict and loss are central; in the second, expat adjustment, loneliness and the burnout of a high-tempo job come to the fore. Online Turkish-language therapy responds to both profiles through the same door, with content shaped to the need.
Delft, Zoetermeer and the surrounding cities
The natural result of the online format: the entire Haaglanden region, from students and researchers in Delft to families in Zoetermeer and Rijswijk, reaches the same service without travelling to the city centre. Especially among the Turkish academics and students in Delft, thesis stress, perfectionism and social anxiety are frequent reasons for seeking help.
Why therapy in the mother tongue makes a difference
Even for someone who conducts daily life in Dutch or English, the emotional material (childhood, family, shame, longing) is coded in the mother tongue. Therapy in a second language is possible, but adds a translation layer in which feeling thins out. In work on anxiety, trauma and relationships, the removal of that layer changes both the pace and the depth of the process.
The application process
After an appointment request, a first assessment is usually scheduled within a short time; a referral from the general practitioner is not needed. Goals, method and fee are clarified in the first session; details are on the Fees and insurance page. In acute crisis situations, the huisarts, the huisartsenpost or 112 are the right places to turn.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an office in The Hague?
No; ViaNova Praktijk works online. Sessions take place via a secure video connection and are accessible from across the entire Haaglanden region.
Is mixed English and Turkish therapy possible?
Yes; the language of the session follows the mix in which you feel comfortable. For people working in an international environment, switching between Turkish and English is entirely natural.
I am a student, is there a suitable option?
Indicate your situation in the request form; the fee is discussed openly in the first session.
How quickly can I start?
Independent of the GGZ waiting lists, a first session is usually scheduled within a short time after an appointment request.
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. For a conversation, the helpline 113 Suicide Prevention (0800-0113) is available day and night.