Praktijk Voor Kind En Ouder

What Praktijk Voor Kind En Ouder does

Praktijk voor Kind en Ouder (PKO) is a privately held Dutch mental healthcare practice headquartered in IJsselstein, Netherlands, founded in 2002 by Anita Vergeer and now operated under co-owners Meike Nieuwland-Schreiber and Heidi Hennevelt-van de Graaf since January 2023. The practice delivers Basis GGZ (basic generalistic mental healthcare) and licht Specialistische GGZ (light specialized mental healthcare) to children aged 4-18, and non-contracted care to young adults aged 18-21, within the Lekstroom region of Utrecht province. Services are structured around three operational pillars: Diagnostics (intelligence, socio-emotional, and neuropsychological assessment), Treatment (evidence-based modalities including CBT, EMDR, ACT, schema therapy, mindfulness, and play therapy), and Collaboration (coordination with schools, GPs, social teams, and an on-site child psychiatrist and system therapist). The technology stack is built on standard Dutch healthcare SaaS — Therapieland e-health modules for online therapy, Zorgmail for secure communications, ZorgDomein for referral intake, and a forthcoming online patient portal — with no proprietary platform development.

The business model is funded primarily through municipal Jeugdwet (Youth Act) contracts with five Lekstroom municipalities (IJsselstein, Nieuwegein, Houten, Lopik, Vijfheerenlanden), making PKO structurally dependent on local government procurement cycles. Referrals flow exclusively through qualified healthcare professionals (GPs, youth doctors, medical specialists) and social/juvenile teams — there is no self-referral pathway — with the 18-21 cohort paying out-of-pocket and claiming reimbursement from health insurers since PKO has no insurer contracts. The practice maintains HKZ quality certification, BIG-register registration, and AVG (GDPR) compliance, and operates with a team of more than 10 professionals including 7 therapists (GZ-psychologen, orthopedagogen, child psychologists) and 2 practice assistants, achieving an 8.9/10 client satisfaction score with average registration times of roughly 12 weeks.

Strategic posture is depth-over-breadth: rather than expanding geographically, PKO deepens its position within the existing Lekstroom catchment through new clinician hires (four added between April 2024 and August 2025), ecosystem participation in Zorg4IJsselstein and MULTIsignaal Verwijsindex, and gradual product diversification via the multidisciplinary Jong en Fit group program and an upcoming patient portal. Geographic restrictions (excluding crisis care, learning disorders, and severe addiction) and the absence of insurer contracts define the boundaries of the addressable market.

Name

Praktijk Voor Kind En Ouder

Legal name

Praktijk voor Kind en Ouder

Website

https://praktijkkindenouder.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Praktijk voor Kind en Ouder (PKO) is a Dutch mental healthcare practice in IJsselstein delivering Basis GGZ and light Specialistische GGZ to children aged 4-18 (and non-contracted care to young adults up to 21) under Jeugdwet contracts with five Lekstroom municipalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Mental Health Services

NAICS

Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Neurodevelopmental & Behavioral Therapy Platforms (ADHD/Autism/Behavioral Coaching) (HLALAEAJ)

Keywords

• Youth mental healthcare
• Pediatric psychology services
• Basic mental healthcare
• Child therapy
• Developmental diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

Ijsselstein

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Youth Law funding (Jeugdwet): Psychological care for children up to 18 is funded by municipalities under the Youth Act. PKO has contracts with municipalities in IJsselstein, Nieuwegein, Houten, Lopik, and Vijfheerenlanden.
2. Health Insurance Act (Zorgverzekeringswet): For patients 18-21, care falls under health insurance law. PKO does not have contracts with insurers; patients pay and claim reimbursement themselves. Transition arrangements available for patients who turn 18 during treatment.
3. Non-contracted care: Treatment for young adults up to 21 based on non-contracted care basis

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Praktijk voor Kind en Ouder is a Dutch mental healthcare practice that delivers short-term, goal-oriented psychological diagnostics, evidence-based treatment, and collaborative care for children aged 4-18 (funded by municipalities under the Jeugdwet) and young adults up to 21 (on a non-contracted basis). The practice operates from a single location in IJsselstein under contract with five Lekstroom municipalities and supplements face-to-face care with online e-health modules, an embedded child psychiatrist and system therapist, and group programs such as Jong en Fit.

Product overview

Praktijk voor Kind en Ouder (PKO) is a Dutch mental healthcare practice offering a unified portfolio of psychological services for children (4-18 years) and young adults (up to 21 years) in the Lekstroom region. The core offering consists of two service tiers—Basis GGZ (Generalistische Basis GGZ) for mild to moderate problems and Licht Specialistische GGZ for more complex needs—supported by three operational pillars: Diagnostiek (Diagnostics), Behandeling (Treatment), and Samenwerking (Collaboration). Diagnostics identifies developmental issues through conversations, observations, and psychological testing; Treatment delivers evidence-based therapies (CBT, EMDR, ACT, schema therapy, mindfulness, play therapy) via individual, parental, and family sessions; and Collaboration coordinates with schools, social teams, and healthcare providers. The practice also operates a group program (Jong en Fit) and provides age-appropriate youth information. Services are underpinned by e-health tools (Therapieland), a referral system (ZorgDomein), secure communications (Zorgmail), and coordination infrastructure (Verwijsindex).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Basis GGZ (Generalistische Basis GGZ) General Basic Mental Healthcare for children and youth with mild to moderate psychological problems, delivering short-term, goal-oriented psychological support focused on rapid recovery of daily functioning. Funded for children up to 18 by municipalities under the Jeugdwet across IJsselstein, Nieuwegein, Houten, Lopik, and Vijfheerenlanden.
• Licht Specialistische GGZ Light Specialized Mental Healthcare for children and youth requiring more intensive care due to more complex psychological problems. Offered on a non-contracted (non-gecontracteerde zorg) basis for young adults up to 21 years, with patients paying out-of-pocket and claiming reimbursement from their health insurer.
• Jong en Fit Group Program Sports and lifestyle group program for children aged 7-12 with overweight, in which one of PKO's therapists works on improving self-confidence and energy within a multidisciplinary team alongside a dietitian and physiotherapist.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average client satisfaction of 8.9 out of 10
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Marie-Lies van Steenderen (Kinderpsychiater)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChild psychiatrist available every other Thursday to consult on both diagnostic and treatment questions from her specialism and extensive experience.
• Marieke Hengeveld (Systeemtherapeut)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSystem therapist present Wednesdays and Fridays specializing in family dynamics. Available for consultations or can receive families referred by youth/social teams.
• VGPL – Vereniging voor GZ-psychologen Psychotherapeuten LekstroomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional professional association for GZ-psychologists and psychotherapists in Lekstroom that PKO is affiliated with for knowledge sharing and expertise.
• Zorg4IJsselsteincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive within various domain teams and working groups. Local healthcare network in IJsselstein for bundled knowledge and expertise.
• Klachtenportaal ZorgminorOthersExternal organization PKO is affiliated with to help resolve dissatisfaction and complaints about care in an independent manner.
• Jong en Fit ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports and lifestyle program for children ages 7-12 with overweight. One of PKO's therapists works on improving self-confidence and energy in a multidisciplinary team with dietitian and physiotherapist.
• Huisartsenlocatie NieuwpoortminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeekly therapist presence at GP location near Ewoud for consultations and coordination with GPs and POH-GGZ.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Accare: Dutch specialist youth GGZ provider serving Drenthe, Overijssel, and Groningen; comparable clinical mission and patient population to PKO but geographically focused in northern/eastern Netherlands rather than Lekstroom.
• Karakter: Dutch youth and adolescent psychiatry specialist serving Gelderland, Overijssel, and Noord-Brabant; comparable in treating ADHD, autism, anxiety, and behavioral issues in youth, but operates in different provinces than PKO.
• De Bascule: Amsterdam-based academic youth mental health center offering diagnostics and treatment for children and adolescents; comparable target population and clinical conditions to PKO but with a heavier academic/specialized focus.

Others

• Praktijkondersteuner Huisarts (POH-GGZ) networks: Dutch primary-care mental health support workers embedded in GP practices; represent both a referral source for PKO and a competing channel for mild-to-moderate youth mental health cases under Dutch Basis GGZ policy.
• Therapieland: E-health platform PKO integrates with for online treatment modules; not a direct competitor but a key technology partner in PKO's hybrid care delivery model.

Direct peers

• iPractice: Netherlands-based psychology practice network combining online and in-person mental healthcare; competes with PKO for the same Zielgroep of mild-to-moderate mental health cases but with a heavier digital channel mix.
• Opvoedpoli: Dutch chain of youth psychology practices offering diagnostics and treatment for children and parents; directly comparable in service mix, target population, and ambulatory GGZ positioning to PKO.
• 1nP: Dutch network of independent psychology practices offering Basis GGZ and specialistische GGZ; directly comparable business model to PKO with similar municipal-contract-funded ambulatory care for youth and adults.

Broad incumbents

• Youz (Parnassia Groep): Specialized youth mental health division of Parnassia Groep offering GGZ for children and adolescents across the Netherlands; operates at a much larger scale than PKO with similar clinical focus and Dutch GGZ infrastructure.
• Mentaal Beter: Larger Dutch mental healthcare provider operating multiple regional practices with Basis GGZ and specialistische GGZ; serves similar conditions and populations as PKO but at national scale across multiple regions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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