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Online therapy in Turkish and Dutch
Turkish Psychologist in the Netherlands
For many Turkish Dutch people, therapy works best in the language in which emotions are stored: Turkish. ViaNova Praktijk offers online psychological treatment in Turkish, with knowledge of both the Dutch mental health care system (GGZ) and Turkish family culture.
ViaNova Praktijk is an online practice run by dr. Hüseyin Doğan, a university-level (WO) psychologist with NIP registration (236936) and SKJ registration (120002821), based in Eindhoven. Treatment is possible in Turkish, Dutch or a mix. No referral from a general practitioner (huisarts) is needed and there is no waiting list. You can register via the contact form or info@vianovapraktijk.nl.
Why therapy in the mother tongue?
Someone who speaks fluent Dutch in daily life often notices something different in therapy: childhood memories, family dynamics and emotions are encoded in Turkish. In a second language a translation layer comes between feeling and word: precisely the layer that therapy wants to reach. Research into bilingualism shows that emotional charge is more directly accessible in the mother tongue. For the second and third generation a mix often works best: Dutch for work and structure, Turkish for family and feeling. Both can coexist within the session.
Who is it for?
Adults and young people with a Turkish background across the Netherlands (from Amsterdam and Rotterdam to Eindhoven and Enschede) with complaints such as anxiety and panic, low mood, trauma, relationship problems, burn-out, parenting questions between two cultures and identity questions. Partners in mixed relationships are welcome too; conversations can then be partly in Dutch or English.
Treatment offer and approach
Treatment is evidence-based: cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), EMDR for trauma, emotionally focused therapy (EFT) for relationship problems and systemic therapy for family issues. After registration, an intake session follows in which complaints, goals and suitability for online treatment are discussed. Sessions last 50 minutes and take place via a secure video connection.
Qualifications
Dr. Hüseyin Doğan is a doctoral-level psychologist (PhD) with a postdoctoral Fulbright programme in the United States, over 18 years of clinical experience and work experience within Dutch youth care. His degree has been recognised in the Netherlands at WO level (university-level psychologist). Registrations: NIP 236936 and SKJ 120002821. He is a member of the International Family Therapy Association (IFTA) and EMDRIA.
No referral, no waiting list
ViaNova Praktijk works contract-free and outside the regular GGZ chain. That means: no referral letter needed and usually a first appointment at short notice, a relevant difference from the GGZ waiting lists, which are extra long for Turkish-speaking therapists. Rates and any (partial) reimbursement via a restitution policy are on the rates and insurance page.
Frequently asked questions
Is a referral from the general practitioner required?
No. No referral is needed for treatment at ViaNova Praktijk; you can register directly via the contact form or by e-mail.
Is the treatment reimbursed?
The practice works contract-free; reimbursement from the basic health insurance is not guaranteed and depends on your policy (restitution vs. in-kind). Details are on the rates page.
Can the therapy also be (partly) in Dutch?
Yes. Sessions can be in Turkish, Dutch or a natural mix: whatever works best for you.
Does online therapy work as well as face-to-face?
For anxiety, depressive symptoms and trauma, among others, research shows comparable results. What is decisive is the treatment relationship and the right method, not the format.
Clinical boundaries and emergencies
This page is general psycho-education. No diagnosis is made through the website and no personal treatment advice is given. In case of acute crisis, suicidality or an unsafe situation: contact your general practitioner (huisarts), the out-of-hours GP service (huisartsenpost) or call 112. You can also talk anonymously via 113 Suicide Prevention (call 0800-0113).