What Ankerpunt VZW does

Ankerpunt VZW is a Belgian non-profit (Vereniging Zonder Winstoogmerk) interdisciplinary center headquartered in Heverlee (Leuven), founded in 2008 by psychotherapist Marleen Jans and formalized as a VZW in 2018. The organization provides an integrated portfolio of mental health and well-being services for children (4–12), adolescents (12–18), young adults (18–25), adults, and families in the Leuven/Flemish-Brabant region, delivered through a multi-disciplinary therapist team across three Leuven-area locations (Ankerpunthuis, Romaanse Poort, Jeugdcentrum Vleugel F).

Its service catalog spans two main pillars: individual services (individual, relational and family therapy, study coaching, career coaching, mediation, diagnostics, and speech therapy) and group offerings (vacation camps, classroom workshops, mindfulness training, Yomiqi, forest bathing, yoga, Palaver adolescent talk-and-do café, Challenge young-adult praatcafé, and Studio in de Mix). Underpinning the offering is an integrative therapeutic methodology combining cognitive behavioral therapy (CGT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), creative therapy, play therapy, drama therapy, narrative therapy, yoga, mindfulness, and the proprietary Yomiqi and Rots en Water techniques. The proprietary 'Hey, ik ben oké' well-being methodology, anchored by the published book 'Avonturen aan de Wondere Ommesprong' (over 800 copies sold), structures multiple downstream programs and school delivery.

Commercially, Ankerpunt operates a mixed professional-services revenue model combining therapy fees, workshop registrations (typically €22–€40 per session), multi-session mindfulness subscriptions (€345 for 10 sessions), diagnostics, study coaching, speech therapy, corporate team-coaching, NLP practitioner training, and book sales (~€31–€37). Go-to-market is community-led: the organization relies on school and healthcare partnerships (Stad Leuven, CAW/JAC Leuven, KU Leuven, Hogeschool PXL), institutional funding (De Warmste Week 2024, JEZ, Koning Boudewijnstichting, BNP Paribas, Cera), active social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), newsletter, free open days, and Google Forms-based appointment booking to reach a primarily regional audience.

Name

Ankerpunt VZW

Legal name

Ankerpunt VZW

Website

https://ankerpunt.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ankerpunt VZW is a Belgian non-profit interdisciplinary center in Heverlee (Leuven) providing psychotherapy, diagnostics, speech therapy, camps, workshops, and training for children, youth, young adults, and families across Flemish Brabant.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health & Psychotherapy Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Functioning & Self-Regulation Coaching (OT) (EDAKAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

ADHD & Executive Function Support Childcare (HSAAAIAB), ADHD/Executive Function & Organization Coaching (Academic) (EDANAFAC)

Keywords

• Psychotherapy services
• Youth mental wellness
• Family counseling
• Speech therapy
• Wellbeing workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Heverlee (Leuven)

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Therapy and counseling sessions: Individual therapy, family therapy, relationship therapy for children, youth, adults, and families. Includes intake interviews and ongoing therapeutic sessions.
2. Workshops and camps: Psychotherapeutical workshops and day camps during school holidays and weekends. Targeted at children and youth aged 4-18, covering well-being, resilience, and social skills.
3. Training and lectures: Training sessions, lectures, and info evenings for parents, teachers, professionals, and organizations. Ankerpunt Academie offers customized programs.
4. Book sales: Sale of 'Avonturen aan de Wondere Ommesprong' book. Available at €31 via Ankerpunt (with support) or €37 via Acco (including shipping).
5. Diagnostic services: Diagnostic testing for children, youth, and adults including learning difficulties and psychological assessments.
6. Study coaching: Study guidance and coaching for children and youth, including planning, learning strategies, and exam preparation.
7. Logopedie (Speech therapy): Speech therapy services for children and youth with learning, developmental, speech, and language disorders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ankerpunt VZW is an interdisciplinary center in Heverlee (Leuven), Belgium, providing psychotherapy, individual/family counseling, diagnostic services, speech therapy, study guidance, career coaching, vacation camps, and workshops focused on the well-being and resilience of children, youth, young adults, and families. It also delivers customized lectures, training, and team coaching through Ankerpunt Academie, and publishes the book 'Avonturen aan de Wondere Ommesprong'.

Product overview

Ankerpunt VZW is an interdisciplinary center in Heverlee, Leuven, offering a comprehensive portfolio of mental health and well-being services since 2008. The organization operates on two main pillars: individual services (counseling, diagnostics, speech therapy, study guidance, career coaching) and group activities (vacation camps, workshops, training sessions). Key products include Begeleiding en Diagnostiek (individual therapy and diagnostic services), Ankerpunt Academie (customized lectures and training), Vakantiekampen en Workshops (camps and workshops), and Logopedie (speech therapy). The organization also offers specialized activities like Yomiqi, Bos- en Weidebaden, Mindfulness, and Yoga for relaxation and well-being. Youth-specific offerings include Palaver (talk-café for adolescents), Challenge (talk-café for young adults), and Studio in de Mix (varied activity program). Educational workshops include 'Hey, ik ben oké!', 'Hier sta ik!', and 'Springplank'. Additionally, Ankerpunt publishes the book 'Avonturen aan de Wondere Ommesprong', a read-and-do book for children and caregivers based on therapeutic principles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hey, ik ben oké: A wellbeing methodology and brand including workshops, camps, and a read-and-do book 'Avonturen aan de Wondere Ommesprong' focused on building resilience and social skills in children.
• Yomiqi
• Palaver
• Challenge

Products and services

• Begeleiding en Diagnostiek

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 800 books sold - indicates significant reach and impact of the well-being methodology

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• De Warmste WeekcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Ankerpunt's 'Hey, ik ben oké' workshop was selected as a charity project for De Warmste Week. The initiative aims to provide support for children to grow up without worries, bringing workshops into classrooms and schools that might otherwise not be able to afford such programs.
• YomiqiminorOthersYomiqi is a proprietary methodology developed by Marleen Jans combining Yoga, Mindfulness, and Qi Gong elements. It is integrated into various Ankerpunt programs.
• Stad LeuvencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStad Leuven collaborates with Ankerpunt on youth well-being initiatives. The city contributed to the open day celebrations and supports various Ankerpunt programs.
• CAW/JAC LeuvencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with CAW (Centrum voor Algemeen Welzijnswerk) and JAC (Jongerenadviescentrum) on youth well-being programs. JAC handles referrals for the 'Hier sta ik' resilience workshops.
• KU LeuvenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on contactbreuken (contact breaks) event and lectures. Part of interdisciplinary approach to family support.
• Hogeschool PXLminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on contactbreuken event. PXL expert contributed research insights on family dynamics and contact breaks.
• LouzaminorOthersCatering partner for the 15-year anniversary celebration event, providing refreshments for guests.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Headspace: Global digital mental wellness platform offering mindfulness, therapy, and coaching subscriptions. Competes for the same end-benefactor (parents, youth, employers) with a scalable digital model that contrasts Ankerpunt's physical delivery.
• Awel: Flemish helpline and online chat service providing free first-line psychological support for children and youth. Comparable mission and beneficiary group, but offers digital/remote delivery rather than physical therapy like Ankerpunt.

Direct peers

• CGG (Centrum Geestelijke Gezondheidszorg) Vlaanderen: Flemish ambulatory mental health network offering psychotherapy, diagnostics, and counseling for children, adults, and families. Directly comparable to Ankerpunt on service mix, target population, and Flemish geographic coverage.
• Karakters: Flemish provider of youth and family therapy, training programs, and community-based well-being workshops. Closely comparable niche focus on children's mental health and methodology-driven offerings like Ankerpunt's 'Hey, ik ben oké'.
• CAW (Centrum Algemeen Welzijnswerk): Flemish welfare centers delivering family counseling, mediation, and well-being support across Belgium. Comparable service scope, including family-focused therapy and referrals similar to Ankerpunt's Begeleiding en Diagnostiek.
• Up (formerly De Sleutel): Belgian mental health organization specializing in youth, addiction, and well-being with national reach. Overlaps with Ankerpunt on youth-targeted mental health and therapeutic methodology.
• JAC (Jongeren Advies Centrum): Regional Flemish youth advice centers providing psychosocial counseling and referrals for young people. Overlaps directly with Ankerpunt's youth therapy and resilience workshop offerings.
• Aurent: Belgian organization offering parenting and family counseling, training, and workshops. Comparable to Ankerpunt Academie and the family therapy pillar, with similar Belgian footprint.

Broad incumbents

• GGZ-netwerk Diletti: Flemish mental health network coordinating providers and recognizing excellence in child/youth well-being (Ankerpunt was a 2025 Jonge Duim nominee). Acts as an umbrella incumbent rather than direct therapy competitor.
• Tele-Onthaal: Belgian 24/7 emotional support helpline with national reach. Comparable target population (individuals seeking well-being support) but operating at a different scale and via remote channels rather than Ankerpunt's in-person model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Ankerpunt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ankerpunt
• Instagraminstagram.com/ankerpunt_vzw

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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