MeJa Psychologie

What MeJa Psychologie does

MeJa Psychologie is a Dutch private mental health care practice headquartered in Groningen that delivers insured generalist basic (GBGGZ) and specialist (SGGZ) psychological and psychiatric care exclusively within the perinatal and early-parenthood vertical. The practice treats adults, children, and families across the full spectrum from unfulfilled fertility wishes through pregnancy, childbirth, and the first years of parenting, employing a multidisciplinary team of 25+ clinical professionals including Klinisch psycholoog, GZ-psycholoog, psychotherapeut, IMH specialists, an experiential expert, sexuologist, and body-oriented therapist. All treatment is grounded in evidence-based modalities — CBT, EMDR, schema therapy, ACT, somatic experiencing, narrative therapy, systemic/family therapy — with the Infant Mental Health (IMH) framework integrated across the practice's work and a proprietary Intensieve Trauma Module (ITM) for concentrated birth-trauma treatment.

MeJa operates four physical clinics in the northern Netherlands (Groningen, Assen, Drachten, Leeuwarden) and a digital poli for nationwide remote treatment, supported by a digital intake and client portal (e-poszilos.nl), the Therapieland e-health platform, and Zorgdomein for referral intake. The practice also offers accredited professional education for midwives and birth-care professionals and a non-clinical preventive course via dewereldvanmeja.nl. Every revenue path is government-mandated and insurance-reimbursed under the Zorgverzekeringswet (Zvw) for adults and the Jeugdwet for youth, with consultations billed at NZa tariffs (€187–€336 per 60-minute session depending on professional category) and contractual relationships with five health insurers (DSW, Stad Holland, Aevita/Eucare, Zorg en Zekerheid/AZVZ, SZVK) plus municipal Jeugdwet funding via a Praght partnership across Groningen, Friesland, and Drenthe. Patient acquisition is entirely referral-driven through GPs, medical specialists, midwives, and municipal wijkteams, with no direct consumer payments beyond standard deductibles and a €75 no-show fee.

Name

MeJa Psychologie

Legal name

MeJa Psychologie

Website

https://meja-psychologie.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MeJa Psychologie is a Dutch insured mental health care practice specializing in perinatal and early-parenthood psychology for adults, children, and families, operating four clinics in the northern Netherlands plus a digital poli, and billing exclusively under Zvw and Jeugdwet reimbursement frameworks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Perinatal and early-parenthood mental health services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maternal Mental Health Telehealth (perinatal anxiety/depression, support programs) (HLALAHAH), Mental Health & Infant/Early Childhood Consultation (0–5) (EDACAFAO)

Keywords

• Perinatal mental health
• Maternal mental health
• Infant mental health
• Fertility counseling
• Psychotherapy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Groningen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Insured GGZ Care (Zvw): MeJa provides Generalist Basic GGZ (GBGGZ) and Specialist GGZ (SGGZ) care for adults, billed under the Dutch Health Insurance Act (Zorgverzekeringswet). Treatment requires a valid GP/specialist referral and a DSM-5 diagnosis. MeJa is contracted with DSW, Stad Holland, Aevita/Eucare, Zorg en Zekerheid/AZVZ, and SZVK. For non-contracted insurers (naturapolis), patients receive invoices and seek reimbursement themselves (50-72% reimbursement rates). Revenue is volume-based, determined by the number and type of consultations rendered.
2. Insured Youth Care (Jeugdwet): MeJa provides care for children and youth under the Jeugdwet (Youth Act), funded through municipal government contracts. Requires a referral from a GP, district team, or municipality-assigned professional. MeJa holds contracts with all municipalities in the provinces of Groningen, Friesland, and Drenthe through a collaboration with Praght.
3. NZa Tariff-Based Consultations: MeJa bills per consultation using NZa (Nederlandse Zorgautoriteit) tariff codes under the Zorgprestatiemodel (ZPM). Tariffs vary by professional category (Klinisch psycholoog, GZ-psycholoog, overige beroepen), consultation type (diagnostics vs. treatment), and duration. All invoices are issued monthly with a 30-day payment term.

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Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MeJa Psychologie is a specialized mental health care practice delivering insured diagnostics and psychotherapy (GBGGZ and SGGZ) to adults and children with psychological and psychiatric complaints related to fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood. Core services include individual therapy, systemic/family therapy, group therapy programs, an intensive two-week trauma module (ITM), and Infant Mental Health (IMH) treatment for parent-child interaction, supplemented by accredited perinatal mental health workshops for midwives and a preventive mental pregnancy course.

Product overview

MeJa Psychologie is a specialized mental healthcare center focused exclusively on psychological issues related to fertility wishes, pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood. The organization operates a unified platform of insured healthcare services (Zvw and Jeugdwet) comprising individual treatment, group therapy, systemic/family therapy, and a digital clinic. Key specialized modules include the Intensieve Trauma Module (ITM) for intensive trauma treatment and Infant Mental Health (IMH) treatment for parent-child interaction issues. The center also offers an extensive group therapy program including schema therapy groups, ACT-based groups, mindfulness training, and peer support groups, as well as professional education workshops for midwives. For those without clinical care needs, a separate mental preparation program called 'De Wereld van MeJa' offers preventive courses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Moeders met ASS Group treatment focused on the influence of autism on motherhood, addressing responsibilities, flexibility, role changes, sensory processing, and balance. Six group sessions plus one reunion meeting.
• Verbinding tussen Ouder en Kind Parent meetings from the Infant Mental Health perspective focusing on connection with young children. Two sessions, can be attended with partner, discusses attachment truths and myths.
• Individual Treatment (Individuele behandeling) One-on-one psychological treatment for mental health issues related to fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood. Includes diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, and various therapeutic modalities (CBT, EMDR, schema therapy, ACT, somatic experiencing, narrative therapy) tailored to the client's needs. For adults with a valid GP/specialist referral and DSM-5 diagnosis, funded under Zvw (GBGGZ or SGGZ).
• Systemic/Family Therapy (Systeemtherapie) Family and relationship therapy involving partners and family members to address systemic issues, parent-child interaction problems, and relationship challenges related to the transition to parenthood. Delivered within the insured GGZ framework.
• Infant Mental Health (IMH) Treatment Family-centered treatment approach focusing on the development of young children (from -9 months to 5 years) and their parents, with 'Speaking for the Child' as a central framework. Addresses parent-child interaction, attachment, and developmental concerns. Delivered by IMH-trained therapists within Jeugdwet (youth) and ZPM (adult) frameworks.
• IMH-Gezinsbehandeling (IMH Family Treatment) Family treatment within the IMH framework for young children and parent-child interaction, working within both the Jeugdwet (Youth Act) and ZPM (mental healthcare) systems.
• Digitale Poli (Digital Clinic) Flexible treatment delivered remotely from home via video calling, supplemented with email contact and Therapieland e-health. Allows clients across the Netherlands to access MeJa's expertise without travel, though EMDR sessions require in-person visits to the Groningen location. Same wait times as physical locations.
• Intensieve Trauma Module (ITM) Intensive short-term trauma treatment program lasting one to two weeks, combining EMDR and exposure therapy with additional support elements including experiential expertise, body-oriented treatment, supportive conversations, and optional system sessions. Includes Ouder Kind Trauma Therapie (OKTT) for babies and young children.
• Voluit Leven in het Moederschap Group therapy based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focused on increasing psychological resilience and coping skills for mothers. Small groups of 4–8 participants, uses the book 'Voluit leven' as guide.
• Schemagroepstherapie voor Jonge Moeders Schema therapy group for young mothers to recognize vulnerable schemas and modes, strengthening the ability to respond from a 'healthy adult mode' in interaction with children. Seven 1.5-hour sessions with optional advanced group available.
• Schemagroepstherapie voor Vaders Schema therapy group specifically for fathers addressing stress, changes, and personal vulnerabilities triggered by parenthood. Seven 1.5-hour sessions with optional advanced group available.
• Training Mindful met Je Baby Eight-week mindfulness training for parents and babies (3–4 parents per group) teaching conscious presence and mindful parenting skills. Sessions include baby for practical exercises, with reunion meeting 8 weeks after completion.
• Van Moeder tot Moeder Peer support group for mothers to exchange experiences with others in similar situations, facilitated by an experiential expert (ervaringsdeskundige) with personal experience of prenatal depression. Ongoing group; participants can join temporarily as needed.
• Nascholing Slapeloze Nachten Workshop for midwives and maternity caregivers on sleep deprivation and psychological well-being in the postpartum period, with KNOV accreditation pending.
• Workshop Zwangerschap en PTSS Professional training on pregnancy and PTSD covering traumatic childbirth experiences (affecting 9–21% of women), postpartum PTSD development (10–13% of trauma cases), and the new guideline for birth-related PTSD. Accredited for 9.5 KNOV points.
• Workshop Peripartum Depressie Training on peripartum depression (affecting over 10% of pregnant and postpartum women in the Netherlands) for better recognition by healthcare providers. Accredited for 9.5 KNOV points.
• Psychologie van het Moederschap (De Wereld van MeJa) Mental pregnancy course for expectant mothers without clinical care needs, focusing on psychological preparation for the transition to motherhood, building mental resilience, and setting realistic expectations. Delivered outside the insured care framework.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-13% of women who experience childbirth as traumatic develop PTSD
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PraghtcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMeJa collaborates with Praght to deliver municipal youth care (Jeugdwet) services. Through this partnership, MeJa holds contracts with all municipalities in the provinces of Groningen, Friesland, and Drenthe, enabling children and families to access MeJa's services under municipal government funding.
• DSWcoreOthersContracted health insurer. Clients insured with DSW (policy number 7029) receive full reimbursement for MeJa's services. MeJa bills DSW directly; clients do not pay out of pocket (except deductible).
• Stad HollandcoreOthersContracted health insurer (policy number 7037). Clients insured with Stad Holland receive full reimbursement for MeJa's services.
• Aevita / EucarecoreOthersContracted health insurer (policy number 3360). Clients insured with Aevita/Eucare receive full reimbursement.
• Zorg en Zekerheid / AZVZcoreOthersContracted health insurer (policy number 7085). Clients insured with Zorg en Zekerheid/AZVZ receive full reimbursement.
• SZVKcoreOthersContracted health insurer under the SVK scheme. Clients insured with SZVK receive full reimbursement.
• ZorgdomeincoreTechnology or IntegrationMeJa receives patient referrals digitally via Zorgdomein, a secure healthcare referral platform used by GPs and medical specialists across the Netherlands. This is the primary channel for receiving formal medical referrals.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Broad incumbents

• PsyQ: Largest chain of outpatient mental health clinics in the Netherlands, part of the Parnassia Groep. Provides insured GGZ across multiple specialties including perinatal mental health. Comparable as a multi-location insured GGZ operator using NZa tariff billing, though broader in scope than MeJa's perinatal focus.
• Lentis: Major Dutch GGZ provider in the northern Netherlands (Groningen, Drenthe) offering outpatient and inpatient mental health services. Directly overlaps MeJa's geographic footprint and insured-care model, though it offers a broader portfolio including specialty and acute care.
• Dimence Groep: Dutch mental health provider operating across multiple regions with outpatient and specialized GGZ programs. Comparable insured-care, multi-location operator with overlapping referral ecosystems and tariff-based reimbursement.
• Arkin: Large Amsterdam-based mental health provider offering a broad range of insured GGZ services including specialty programs. Comparable on insured outpatient GGZ model and tariff-based billing, though serving a different primary region.

Direct peers

• iPractice: Dutch online and physical psychology practice offering insured GGZ via video and in-person sessions. Directly comparable to MeJa on the digital poli model, NZa tariff billing, and office/clinic hybrid delivery — though without MeJa's perinatal specialization.
• Karakter: Dutch specialist in child and adolescent mental health, with expertise in parent-child interaction and developmental psychiatry. Closely comparable to MeJa's IMH-focused youth/parent-child treatment offering under the Jeugdwet framework.
• U-center: Dutch mental health treatment organization offering specialist GGZ programs. Comparable as an outpatient mental health operator using evidence-based modalities (CBT, EMDR, schema therapy) under Dutch insured frameworks.

Regional players

• GGZ Drenthe: Regional mental health provider covering the province of Drenthe, including outpatient GGZ under Dutch insured frameworks. Comparable as a regional GGZ operator in MeJa's geographic footprint, though much broader in scope and institutionally affiliated.

Emerging players

• OpenUp: European digital mental health platform offering video-based psychology sessions to individuals and employers. Comparable to MeJa's digital poli as a video-first GGZ delivery model, though primarily employer-paid rather than insured.
• Mindler: Dutch-origin digital psychology platform offering video-based insured GGZ across multiple European markets. Directly comparable to MeJa's digital poli model and NZa tariff reimbursement, with a stronger technology layer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/meja-centrum-voor-zwangerschap-en-psyche

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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