What Dokter Bosman does

Dokter Bosman is a Dutch specialty mental healthcare institution (specialistische GGZ) operating 18 physical clinics across the Netherlands and headquartered in Amersfoort. Founded in 2007/2008, the firm treats children and youth (4-18), young adults (18-23), and adults with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, personality disorders, and behavioral conditions. Care is delivered through multidisciplinary teams using evidence-based modalities including CBT, EMDR, schema therapy, ACT, EMDR, system therapy, psychomotor therapy, and medication management. The Autisme Kenniscentrum sites in Zwolle and Nijmegen concentrate autism assessment and treatment, while Bosman Online extends the offering as a digital-first practice for autism and ADHD delivered via video calling and online modules.

The technology stack centers on a blended care model that pairs in-person sessions with digital interventions. Core components include Therapieland e-health modules (self-paced online programs with therapist-monitored progress), the Embloom platform for triage, diagnostics, and Routine Outcome Measurement, the proprietary Netwerkintake (Network Intake) methodology developed with UMC Utrecht to map problems, strengths, and the client's support network during initial consultation, and Ontzorgd speech-to-text technology that converts clinical conversations into draft reports without retaining audio. The organization is HKZ-certified, GDPR (AVG)-compliant, and pursues research collaborations with UMC Utrecht, University of Twente, VU/UvA, and Amsterdam UMC.

Revenue flows entirely through the Dutch public healthcare system rather than direct patient payment. Adult treatment (18+) is reimbursed under the Zorgverzekeringswet via contracts with all Dutch health insurers under the operating name Forta Bosman GGZ, with patients subject to the statutory EUR 385 annual deductible (eigen risico); youth care (under 18) is funded by approximately 80 Dutch municipalities under the Jeugdwet with no co-payment. Tariffs are set by the NZa and the firm operates as fully contracted care, declining self-pay patients. Dokter Bosman is a subsidiary of the Forta national mental health network while retaining its own brand and small, autonomous clinical teams.

Name

Dokter Bosman

Legal name

Dokter Bosman

Website

https://dokterbosman.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Dokter Bosman is a Dutch specialty mental healthcare provider operating 18 clinics and a digital practice, treating children, youth, and adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and autism under the Positieve Gezondheid framework.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialist Mental Healthcare (GGZ)

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330), Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Mental Health Therapy Platforms (Talk Therapy) (HLALAEAA), Neurodevelopmental & Behavioral Therapy Platforms (ADHD/Autism/Behavioral Coaching) (HLALAEAJ)

Keywords

• Specialist mental healthcare
• Youth psychiatric services
• Adult mental health treatment
• Autism diagnostic services
• Online psychiatric care

Headquarters

HQ city

Amersfoort

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Youth Care Contracts (Jeugdwet): For children and youth under 18, treatment costs are fully covered by the municipality where the patient resides under the Dutch Youth Act (Jeugdwet). Dokter Bosman holds contracts with approximately 80 municipalities across the Netherlands for youth GGZ care. No own risk or co-payment applies for this segment.
2. Health Insurance Reimbursement (Zorgverzekeringswet): For adults (18+), treatment is reimbursed through the basic health insurance package under the Zorgprestatie Model (care performance model, effective 2022). Treatment costs are billed as individual care prestations rather than as a single treatment trajectory. Patients pay an annual mandatory deductible of €385. Dokter Bosman has contracts with all Dutch health insurers under the name Forta Bosman GGZ.
3. Gecontracteerde Zorg (Contracted Care): Dokter Bosman operates exclusively as contracted care provider with Dutch health insurers. All 18 locations are covered under insurer contracts. Patients with a restitution policy can also be seen as non-contracted care with partial reimbursement.

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Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dokter Bosman provides specialist outpatient mental healthcare (specialistische GGZ) for children and adolescents (4-18), young adults (18-23), and adults (18+) across the Netherlands through 18 physical locations and the Bosman Online digital practice. Treatment is delivered via a blended care model that combines face-to-face clinical sessions (CBT, EMDR, schema therapy, ACT, system therapy, psychomotor therapy, medication) with Therapieland e-health modules and video consultations, supported by the proprietary Netwerkintake intake methodology, Embloom-based routine outcome measurement, and speech-to-text clinical reporting.

Product overview

Dokter Bosman is a mental healthcare institution offering specialized GGZ (Geestelijke Gezondheidszorg) services for children, youth, young adults, and adults through an integrated portfolio of physical locations and digital services. The core offering spans outpatient clinics, the Bosman Online digital practice, and the Autisme Kenniscentrum (Autism Knowledge Centers). Treatment combines face-to-face therapy with online components via Therapieland modules, supported by diagnostic tools like Embloom and the Netwerkintake assessment method. All services operate under the Positieve Gezondheid (Positive Health) framework, emphasizing personal goals and self-management. The organization provides approximately 18 physical locations across the Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Autisme Kenniscentrum (AKC): Specialized autism knowledge centers located in Zwolle and Nijmegen, offering diagnostics and treatment for people with suspected or diagnosed autism spectrum disorder.
• Bosman Online

Products and services

• Bosman Online Digital Practice Digital specialist GGZ practice from Dokter Bosman providing online diagnostics and treatment primarily for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASS) and ADHD. Patients access online treatment modules and video consultations (Google Meet) from any location, with therapists monitoring progress remotely. Designed to reduce wait times and extend specialist developmental-disorder expertise nationwide beyond the 18 physical locations.
• Autisme Kenniscentrum (Autism Knowledge Center) Specialized Dokter Bosman centers for adults with suspected or diagnosed autism spectrum disorder (ASS), offering single-diagnosis autism assessment, psycho-education about autism, and treatment focused on self-insight, reducing overload, and improving daily functioning. Includes CBT, ACT, EMDR, trauma treatment, and a women's group, delivered through multidisciplinary teams at the Zwolle and Nijmegen locations and via digital channels.
• Specialist GGZ Care for Children & Youth (4-18) Specialist mental healthcare for children and adolescents aged 4-18, referred by GP (via ZorgDomein), wijkteam, school, or municipality. Includes family therapy, group therapy, parent guidance, psychiatric guidance, and play therapy. Costs are fully covered by the patient's resident municipality under the Jeugdwet; no own risk or co-payment applies.
• Specialist GGZ Care for Young Adults (18-23, JOVO) Specialist mental healthcare for young adults aged 18-23 navigating identity, study/work transitions, and increasing independence. Includes group programs (attention/concentration, socio-emotional, ACT, therapy groups, network groups) and individual modalities (EMDR, CBT, ACT). Available at locations such as Amersfoort, Utrecht, and Zeist, reimbursed by basic health insurance.
• Specialist GGZ Care for Adults (18+) Specialist adult mental healthcare at Dokter Bosman's 18 Dutch locations, covering anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, ADHD, personality disorders, and autism. Modalities include CBT, EMDR, schema therapy, ACT, light therapy, medication, psycho-education, system therapy, and group treatments, with multidisciplinary teams and an average intake waiting time of ~4 weeks. Treatment is reimbursed through basic health insurance under the Zorgprestatie Model; adults pay the statutory €385 annual deductible.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average client satisfaction score of 8.1/10 on Zorgkaart (Dutch healthcare review platform)
• +5 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Online self-compassion training research partnersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Research study (2024-2027) investigating online guided self-compassion training for people with ADHD. Led by Jurrijn Koelen (GZ-psycholoog) at Dokter Bosman in collaboration with academic partners.
• Vrije Universiteit (VU) and Universiteit van Amsterdam (UVA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Collaboration on the 'Betere nachten, betere dagen' (Better nights, better days) study investigating the effect of a digital sleep intervention. All adult clients entering care at Dokter Bosman were given the opportunity to participate in this large-scale study.
• UMC UtrechtcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Dokter Bosman has an intensive collaboration with UMC Utrecht to implement and research the Netwerk Intake (Network Intake) methodology within its organization. Multiple teams use the Network Intake to gain a broad picture during the first conversation of what themes are relevant and who is involved. This collaboration contributes to the mission of working together with clients and their environment toward a better and more pleasant life.
• Amsterdam UMCminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Collaboration on the HERSTEL study (2020-2023), investigating whether the effect of Preventive Cognitive Therapy for partial recovery from depression can be enhanced by adding an online neurocognitive training.
• Universiteit Twente (University of Twente)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Dokter Bosman collaborates with the University of Twente in the field of Positive Health. The collaboration focuses on research and knowledge development related to Positive Health principles applied in mental health care.
• FortacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDokter Bosman is a subsidiary of the Forta network, a national mental health organization with various specialized labels. This provides access to broad expertise, interdisciplinary collaboration, and resources for continued improvement of care. Dokter Bosman maintains its own brand identity and operates in small, autonomous teams while benefiting from the Forta network infrastructure.
• TherapielandcoreTechnology or IntegrationTherapieland provides the e-health platform used by Dokter Bosman for online treatment programs (modules). Clients can access self-chosen modules at their own pace and time. Therapists can monitor progress and provide feedback on assignments. Partners and family can be invited to participate in programs.
• ZorgDomeincoreTechnology or IntegrationZorgDomein is the electronic referral platform used by Dutch healthcare professionals (primarily GPs) to refer patients to specialist care. Dokter Bosman receives adult referrals (18+) through this platform, which automates the referral process and ensures proper documentation.
• Erisietsmisgegaan.nlminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDokter Bosman is affiliated with Erisietsmisgegaan.nl for handling client complaints. The platform provides an independent complaints officer (cliëntvertrouwenspersoon) and external complaints committee for clients who are not satisfied with their treatment and cannot resolve issues directly.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Indigo: Dutch specialist GGZ provider (part of Parnassia Groep) offering treatment for children, youth, and adults with mild to moderate mental health issues. Comparable in youth and adult service mix, regional Dutch delivery, and reliance on municipal and insurer funding.
• Altrecht: Large Dutch specialist GGZ provider headquartered in the Utrecht region, offering outpatient and inpatient mental health care for children, youth, and adults. Comparable to Dokter Bosman in core GGZ services, age segments, and Dutch reimbursement model, and a direct competitor in the Utrecht/Amersfoort catchment area.
• Dimence Groep: Dutch GGZ provider offering specialist mental health care for adults and youth, with regional clusters across the country. Comparable in service mix (anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, personality disorders) and reliance on Dutch insurer and municipal reimbursement.
• GGZ Centraal: Dutch specialist mental health provider serving the Flevoland and Gooi & Vecht regions with outpatient and residential services for adults and youth. Comparable in core GGZ service offering, Dutch reimbursement model, and emphasis on recovery-oriented care.
• Lentis: Regional GGZ provider in the north of the Netherlands offering specialist treatment for adults, youth, and forensic psychiatry. Comparable as a Dutch specialist GGZ organization with similar patient segments, blended care delivery, and reliance on Zorgverzekeringswet and Jeugdwet funding.
• NPI (Nederlands Psychologisch Instituut): Dutch outpatient mental health provider offering evidence-based treatment for children, youth, and adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and related conditions. Comparable in treatment modalities (CBT, EMDR, ACT), Dutch reimbursement model, and outpatient delivery.

Emerging players

• Mindler: Digital-first mental health platform in the Netherlands offering online therapy and psychiatry for anxiety, depression, and related conditions. Comparable to Dokter Bosman's blended care and Bosman Online digital practice in the Dutch reimbursement-based market.
• iPractice: Online psychology practice in the Netherlands focused on evidence-based online treatment for adults with common mental health conditions. Comparable as a Dutch provider leveraging digital delivery and blended care models within the same reimbursement framework.

Broad incumbents

• Parnassia Groep: The largest mental health provider in the Netherlands, operating numerous specialist labels (including PsyQ and Indigo) across all GGZ segments and geographies. Comparable as a scaled Dutch GGZ incumbent competing for the same referrals, municipal contracts, and clinical talent as Dokter Bosman.

Others

• Forta: National Dutch mental health network and parent organization of Dokter Bosman, encompassing multiple specialized GGZ labels. Comparable as the strategic and operational parent sharing back-office, recruiting, and clinical expertise across the same Dutch GGZ market.

Market position

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Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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