Psycholoog Op Afstand

What Psycholoog Op Afstand does

Psycholoog Op Afstand (DBA: De Online Psycholoog) is a Netherlands-based online therapy platform founded in 2016 by Niek Rosens, operating from Utrecht with an Amsterdam-registered address. It delivers psychological counselling, coaching, and relationship therapy via encrypted third-party video platforms (Microsoft Teams, Skype, Google Meet, Zoom, Signal) to Dutch-speaking clients worldwide, with a network of more than 45 Gz- and/or NIP-registered psychologists distributed across at least 18 countries — including the Netherlands, Australia, Suriname, Costa Rica, Italy, Portugal, Norway, Austria, Sweden, Romania, Spain, Curaçao, the USA, France, Dubai, Singapore, and Switzerland — providing timezone-aligned coverage in Dutch and five additional languages (English, French, German, Turkish, Sranangtongo).

The service portfolio spans individual therapy, couples/relationship therapy, sexology, child and youth psychology, online diagnostics for ADHD/ADD and autism, corporate psychology, and online psychiatry, delivered through evidence-based modalities including CBT (CGT), EMDR, Schema Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, ACT, Positive Psychology, and Mindfulness. The platform is fully self-serve with no referrals or waiting list; client acquisition is driven by a free introductory consultation, an SEO-optimized blog of 60+ articles, active social media, magazine features (Margriet, Vriendin, Mijn Geheim), and Trustpilot reputation (4.8/5, 124+ reviews). All clinicians operate under Dutch regulatory frameworks (BIG, NIP, WGBO) and the platform is AVG/GDPR-compliant.

The business is a privately held, bootstrapped, founder-owned company with no disclosed external investment. Revenue is generated on a per-session, pay-after-each-session basis at the national Nza tariff of €95 per 45-minute individual session and €126.67 per 60-minute couples session, with invoicing handled via Moneybird; online therapy is not covered by regular Dutch health insurance but may be reimbursed through international, travel, or expat insurers or by employers.

Name

Psycholoog Op Afstand

Legal name

Psycholoog op Afstand

Website

https://psycholoogopafstand.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Psycholoog Op Afstand is a Netherlands-based, bootstrapped online therapy platform founded in 2016 that connects Dutch-speaking clients worldwide with a network of 45+ BIG/NIP-registered psychologists via encrypted video, billing €95 per 45-minute individual session and €126.67 per 60-minute couples session.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Mental Health Services

NAICS

Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330), Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

General Mental Health Therapy Platforms (Talk Therapy) (HLALAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Couples & Family Therapy Teletherapy Platforms (HLALAEAG)

Keywords

• Online therapy services
• Psychological consultations
• Video therapy sessions
• Mental health support
• Couples therapy online

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Therapy Sessions: Per-session fees for individual online therapy, coaching, or relationship therapy sessions. Individual sessions are 45 minutes at €95 per session (national Nza tariff). Couples/relationship therapy sessions are 60 minutes at €126.67 per session.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Psycholoog Op Afstand delivers online psychological therapy, coaching, and relationship counseling via secure encrypted video calling to clients worldwide, primarily Dutch-speaking individuals and expats. Services are provided by a network of 45+ NIP- and/or BIG-registered Gz-psychologists working remotely across multiple time zones, using evidence-based modalities such as CBT (CGT), EMDR, Schema Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Positive Psychology, ACT, and Mindfulness. The company also offers specialty services including child/youth psychology, sexology, psychiatric consultation, corporate psychology, and online diagnostics.

Product overview

Psycholoog Op Afstand operates as an online therapy platform offering psychological services globally with a network of 45+ registered psychologists (GZ- and/or NIP-registered). The platform provides a core online therapy service complemented by specialty offerings including relationship therapy, sexology, child and youth psychology, psychiatric consultations, corporate psychology, and online diagnostics. The service portfolio includes specific therapeutic techniques such as EMDR, Schema Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CGT), delivered through secure video calling platforms with no waiting list. Additional communication options include chat functionality, and the company maintains an educational blog covering mental health topics. Pricing includes €95 per 45-minute individual session and €126.67 per 60-minute couples session, with free introductory consultations available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Therapy (Online Therapie) Core online individual therapy service providing psychological support via secure encrypted video calling to clients worldwide, including expats and emigrants, offered in Dutch and multiple other languages by Gz- and NIP-registered psychologists.
• Online Relationship Therapy (Online Relatietherapie)
• Online Sexologist (Online Seksuoloog) Specialized therapy addressing sexual problems and concerns, helping clients resolve or reduce sexual difficulties through online sessions with a qualified sexologist.
• Online Child and Youth Psychologist (Online Kinder- en Jeugdpsycholoog) Psychological services specifically designed for children and adolescents, addressing developmental, behavioral, and emotional issues in younger populations via secure video sessions.
• Online Diagnostics (Online Diagnostiek) Online psychological assessment and screening services for conditions including ADHD, ADD, Autism Spectrum (ASS), and other diagnoses, conducted via secure video without requiring an in-person psychiatrist visit.
• Online Expat Psychologist (Online Expat Psycholoog) Psychological support tailored for Dutch-speaking expats and emigrants, delivered by therapists who understand the challenges of living abroad and are available across multiple international time zones.
• Online Psychiatrist (Online Psychiater) Online psychiatric consultation services provided remotely by qualified psychiatrists for assessment and treatment of psychiatric conditions.
• Online Corporate Psychologist (Online Bedrijfspsycholoog) Workplace psychological services addressing occupational stress, burnout, work-related issues, and organizational mental health for individual employees and corporate clients.
• Psychologist Chat (Psycholoog Chat) Text-based chat communication option for connecting with psychologists, offered in addition to video calling for clients who prefer written communication.
• Online EMDR Therapy (Online EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for trauma treatment, including PTSD and anxiety disorders, delivered effectively via online video sessions.
• Schema Therapy (Schematherapie) Schema therapy approach developed by Jeffrey Young, targeting persistent psychological patterns and schemas, suitable for personality issues and chronic depression, delivered online.
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Cognitieve Gedragstherapie - CGT) Evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CGT) addressing the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behavior, effective for depression, anxiety, and panic disorders, typically requiring 5-20 sessions and delivered online.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• One.comminorOthersWebsite hosting and email services provider. Handles website hosting and email functionality. Processes client data including names and email addresses.
• Microsoft Teams, Skype, Google Meet, Zoom, SignalcoreTechnology or IntegrationVideo calling platforms used for secure (encrypted) video therapy sessions. All platforms comply with AVG/GDPR regulations. These integrations enable the core service delivery of online therapy.
• MoneybirdminorOthersInvoicing software used for sending invoices, administrative and accounting purposes. Processes client names and email addresses for billing.
• Erisietsmisgegaan.nlminorOthersExternal independent organization for handling complaints and resolving disputes about healthcare services provided. Clients can file complaints through this external party if internal resolution fails.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• 1nP: Dutch e-health psychology network of registered first-line psychologists (GZ/psychotherapeut) operating online. Directly comparable on the Dutch online psychological care model, with significant PCP-referred volume.
• OpenUp: Amsterdam-based digital mental health platform offering online psychology sessions and B2B/EAP contracts across Europe. Most directly comparable competitor on geography, target audience (Dutch/EU workforce), and online therapy model.
• Interapy: Dutch telehealth provider specializing in evidence-based online CBT treatment programs. Comparable as a Netherlands-based online therapy platform using registered psychologists, with a structured protocols approach.
• Mindler: Swedish-origin digital psychiatry and psychology platform that has expanded into the Netherlands and other European markets. Directly comparable as an online mental health platform with a mix of therapists and psychiatrists, competing in the Dutch employer-channel segment.
• iPractice: Dutch online psychology practice providing remote therapy sessions with registered psychologists. Comparable on Dutch-market online therapy delivery model and clinical positioning, with a heavier insured-client base.

Broad incumbents

• Lyra Health: US-headquartered mental health benefits platform serving employers globally, with a network of therapists across modalities. Comparable on the online-therapy + employer-channel model, with broader international employer footprint.
• Talkspace: US-based online therapy platform with B2B contracts through insurers and employers. Comparable as a category leader in online therapy with an integrated platform and broader payer relationships than Psycholoog Op Afstand.
• PsyQ / Psyon: Netherlands-based mental health treatment provider (part of Parnassia Groep) offering both in-person and online care reimbursed by Dutch insurers. Comparable as a Dutch mental health provider now offering online options, with structural reimbursement advantage.
• Spring Health: Global employer-focused mental health benefits provider with online therapy matching and a proprietary platform. Comparable on the B2B-anchored online mental health model that Psycholoog Op Afstand aspires to with its corporate offering.
• BetterHelp: Global online therapy marketplace owned by Teladoc, serving millions of subscribers across English-speaking markets. A broad incumbent peer — overlapping business model and category, but with massive scale, proprietary platform, and primarily English-language focus rather than Dutch.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/onlinetherapie_
• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=KijpDcuMjPg
• Facebookfacebook.com/psycholoogopafstand
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/psycholoog-op-afstand
• Instagraminstagram.com/psycholoogopafstand.nl

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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