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Turkish-language online therapy in Rotterdam and the Rijnmond region
Turkish Psychologist Rotterdam
Rotterdam is the city with the largest Turkish-speaking population in the Netherlands; even so, the supply of Turkish-language therapy is extremely limited. Online therapy provides access to professional support in your mother tongue, regardless of your neighbourhood.
From Rotterdam you can apply directly to ViaNova Praktijk without a referral from your GP (huisarts). Sessions are conducted in Turkish via a secure video connection; Dr. Hüseyin Doğan is a doctorate-level, NIP-registered psychologist (236936) with over 18 years of clinical experience.
Looking for Turkish-language psychological support in Rotterdam
Rotterdam and its surroundings (Schiedam, Vlaardingen, Capelle aan den IJssel) are home to tens of thousands of Turkish-speaking residents: a community spanning the first to the fourth generation, with widely differing needs. The common denominator is this: on matters that require emotional depth, most people return to Turkish. The shortage of Turkish-speaking practitioners within the GGZ system often leaves this need unmet.
Needs that vary by generation
In the first generation, isolation, loss and health concerns come to the fore; in the second and third generation, parenting between two cultures, the burden of family roles ('being the family's interpreter') and burnout; among young people, questions of identity and belonging. The advantage of online Turkish-language therapy is that it can address this entire range through a single door, in the language mix (switching between Turkish and Dutch) in which the generation feels comfortable.
The neighbourhood factor: the fear of being recognised
The close-knit community structure in Rotterdam has a rarely discussed side effect: the fear of 'running into an acquaintance in the psychologist's waiting room'. As long as reservations about mental health support remain strong, this fear can postpone seeking help for years. Online therapy removes this barrier structurally: the session takes place at home, and no one sees anyone else in a waiting room.
How does the process begin?
After an appointment request, a first intake session is scheduled within a short time; complaints, goals and suitability become clear in the first session. No GP referral is required. The fees and any possible reimbursement are explained on the Fees and insurance page. For acute crisis situations, the right address is your GP (huisarts), the out-of-hours GP service (huisartsenpost) or 112.
Frequently asked questions
Are in-person sessions available in Rotterdam?
No; ViaNova Praktijk is an online practice. Sessions take place via a secure video connection and are accessible from every district of Rotterdam.
Is there a referral or waiting list?
No referral is needed; independent of the GGZ waiting lists, it is usually possible to start within a short time.
I speak Dutch and Turkish interchangeably, is that a problem?
No; the sessions run in the language mix you feel comfortable with. For second- and third-generation clients this is the most natural format.
What issues can I get support for?
Anxiety, panic, depressive symptoms, trauma/EMDR, relationship and family problems, burnout, self-confidence and migration-related difficulties.
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.