{"id":1768,"date":"2026-02-04T16:06:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T16:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/derikapsychologist.com\/?page_id=1768"},"modified":"2026-03-16T19:37:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T19:37:34","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/derikapsychologist.com\/index.php\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-498c1084\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-center\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-767c2238\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-4c5669f8\" data-has-schema=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion exclusive animated fadeIn has-light-content-bg  has-light-title-bg has-light-active-title-bg\">\n<details open class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><h2><strong>How do we begin?<\/strong><\/h2><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>The first step is for us to meet for a free 15-minute online consultation. We will briefly discuss your need for therapy and any questions or concerns that you may have. If you decide to move forward, we will schedule an initial appointment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><h2><strong>What should I expect from our first session?<\/strong><\/h2><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Our first meeting is a gentle space to begin. We\u2019ll continue the conversation started in the consultation and take time to explore what has brought you to therapy. I\u2019ll ask some questions to better understand your experiences, concerns, and hopes, but there is no pressure to share more than what feels comfortable. The focus is on helping you feel heard and understood, while we begin to clarify what support might be most helpful for you moving forward. This session provides you with a clear impression of my therapeutic style, the services I offer, and how I can support your goals. Should we both determine that we are a good fit, we will proceed to schedule regular appointments to continue the therapeutic work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><h2><strong>Is there a waiting list and do I need a referral from my GP?<\/strong><\/h2><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Since I do not work with Dutch health insurance, I do not need a referral letter. I aim to keep my waiting time to a minimum (generally less than two weeks). In our initial consultation, I will provide you with more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><h2><strong><strong>Do you take health insurance?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>I am a private psychologist and thus do not accept Dutch health insurance. Session fees are not reimbursed. However, some international and student plans may provide coverage. Please contact your insurance provider directly to learn more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><h2><strong><strong>What if I am in a crisis and need immediate help?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>I do not provide crisis counseling. Please call your doctor or the crisis hotline. If you are in the Netherlands, you can call 0800-113 or Spoedeisende Psychiatrie Amsterdam <a href=\"tel:0205235433\">020 523 54 33<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><h2><strong><strong><strong>What is your cancellation policy?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>If you need to change your appointment, I will do my best to accommodate. Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours&#8217; notice will incur the full session fee.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><h2><strong><strong><strong><strong>What do I do if I am not satisfied with my treatment?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>If you have any concerns about your treatment, I encourage you to share them with me directly. Alternatively, you can submit a written complaint to <a href=\"mailto:derika.psychologist@yahoo.com\">derika.psychologist@yahoo.com<\/a>.If you are not satisfied with the solution provided, you can file a complaint with the Klacht and Company via&nbsp;nip@klachtencompany.nl. Complaints can be submitted digitally using&nbsp;this form.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-7f1f13cf\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-collapsedRows-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-bdf79cbf\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Still Have Questions?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:44px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Don&#8217;t see your question here?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">I&#8217;m happy to answer any additional questions you have during a free consultation call.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:44px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/derikapsychologist.com\/index.php\/get_in_touch\/\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:50px;border-top-right-radius:50px;border-bottom-left-radius:50px;border-bottom-right-radius:50px;font-size:14px\"><strong>SCHEDULE A CALL<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:44px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FAQ<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1768","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/derikapsychologist.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1768","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/derikapsychologist.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/derikapsychologist.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/derikapsychologist.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/derikapsychologist.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1768"}],"version-history":[{"count":31,"href":"https:\/\/derikapsychologist.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1768\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1981,"href":"https:\/\/derikapsychologist.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1768\/revisions\/1981"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/derikapsychologist.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1768"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}