Pedagogisch Adviesbureau 'De Opstap'

What Pedagogisch Adviesbureau 'De Opstap' does

Pedagogisch Adviesbureau 'De Opstap' is a private Dutch ambulatory youth care practice founded in February 2006 by Annet Elshof and headquartered in Eibergen, Netherlands. The firm provides integral, systemic family guidance and treatment to families with children and youth aged 0-18 experiencing psychosocial, behavioral, developmental, parenting, or family-system problems across the Achterhoek, Midden-IJssel, and Twente regions. Core services include Gezinsbegeleiding (family guidance), Gezinsbehandeling (family treatment), and — from January 2026 — Individuele Therapie/BGGZ and Diagnostiek (psychodiagnostics). Supplementary offerings include peer groups for gifted children, parent meetings, workshops, teacher coaching, Zorg in Onderwijs (ZIO), and NJi-aligned training for childcare and BSO staff.

The practice operates on a systemic/relationship-based methodology that integrates evidence-based interventions such as Solution-Focused approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Therapie in Beeld (systemic figurines), Geef me de vijf, Brainblocks, and Kwaliteitenspel. There is no proprietary software platform; service delivery is ambulatory (at home, in schools, and at community locations) rather than center-based, and the firm is HKZ-certified since 2017 and recognized as an SBB 'Erkend Leerbedrijf.'

The business model is entirely government-funded through Dutch Youth Act (Jeugdwet) framework contracts with multiple municipalities grouped into three zorgregio's. Families access services only via a municipal 'beschikking' (authorization) issued by a social team or via referral from a GP, pediatrician, or youth doctor, and there is no direct client payment. The team consists of approximately 16 practitioners (including SKJ-registered staff and a behavioral scientist), supported by a small set of strategic clinical partnerships that extend capacity for diagnostics and complex treatment.

Name

Pedagogisch Adviesbureau 'De Opstap'

Legal name

Pedagogisch Adviesbureau De Opstap

Website

https://deopstap.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pedagogisch Adviesbureau 'De Opstap' is a private Dutch ambulatory youth care practice in Eibergen providing systemic family guidance, family treatment, individual BGGZ therapy, and psychodiagnostics to families with children aged 0-18 across the Achterhoek, Midden-IJssel, and Twente regions, fully funded under the Dutch Youth Act (Jeugdwet).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth and Family Care Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Coaching, Parent-Mediated & Home Visiting EI Services (EDACAFAJ), Therapy-Integrated Childcare Support (coordination with OT/PT/SLP/ABA) (HSAAAIAM), Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ)

Keywords

• Youth care services
• Family guidance
• Youth diagnostics
• Systemic family therapy
• Parenting support

Headquarters

HQ city

EIBERGEN

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Municipal Youth Act Funding (Jeugdwet): Services are fully reimbursed by municipalities under the Dutch Youth Act (Wet op Jeugdzorg/Jeugdwet). De Opstap is a contracted provider in multiple zorgregio's: Achterhoek/Sociaal Domein Achterhoek, Midden-IJssel/Oost-Veluwe, and Twente/Samen14. Families require a municipal 'beschikking' (official authorization) to access services. No direct client payment is described.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pedagogisch Adviesbureau De Opstap delivers integral ambulatory youth care services for families with children and youth aged 0-18 in the Achterhoek, Midden-IJssel, and Twente regions. Its core offerings include family guidance, family treatment, individual BGGZ mental health treatment, and psychodiagnostics, all delivered through a systemic/relationship-based methodology using evidence-based interventions. Services are fully funded through municipal contracts under the Dutch Youth Act (Jeugdwet), with families accessing care via a municipal authorization or medical referral.

Product overview

Pedagogisch Adviesbureau De Opstap is a practice for Integral Ambulant Youth Healthcare offering a unified service portfolio centered on family support and treatment. The core offerings include Gezinsbegeleiding (family guidance), Gezinsbehandeling (family treatment), Individuele Therapie/BGGZ (individual mental healthcare treatment), and Diagnostiek (psychodiagnostics, from January 2026). Supplementary group services include peer groups for gifted children and parent meetings on giftedness. The organization also provides workshops (executive functions, highly sensitivity), training programs (BinnensteBuitenen, COMET/self-image), and specialized services for schools (ZIO, teacher coaching) and childcare/BSO (behavior management training). All services are provided as maatwerk (customized) support, delivered primarily at home but also at schools and other locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gezinsbegeleiding (Family Guidance) Ambulant family guidance providing systematic and practical support for parents in parenting, including identifying needs, improving parenting skills, and strengthening family dynamics. Targeted at families with children and youth experiencing psychosocial, behavioral, or developmental problems in Achterhoek, Midden-IJssel, and Twente.
• Gezinsbehandeling (Family Treatment) Intensive family treatment addressing complex dynamics, focusing on interaction patterns, breaking unhelpful cycles, and developing new skills for sustainable change within the family system.
• Individuele Therapie (BGGZ) General basic mental healthcare (Basis GGZ) providing individual treatment for youth with single to moderately complex mental health problems. Launched as part of the January 2026 service expansion.
• Diagnostiek (Diagnostics) Psychodiagnostic assessment including intelligence testing, social-emotional functioning, behavioral assessments, concentration and work attitude evaluations. Available from January 2026 as part of the service expansion.
• Ouderbijeenkomsten Hoogbegaafdheid (Parent Meetings on Giftedness) Parent meetings for (suspected) gifted children providing recognition, sharing experiences, psychoeducation, and practical tips under professional guidance. Offered free of charge.
• Peergroups voor Hoogbegaafde Kinderen Peer groups for (suspected) gifted children and adolescents (ages 4-7, upper primary, secondary education) meeting approximately 6 times yearly for social connection and recognition among peers.
• Pedagogisch Spreekuur (Pedagogical Advisory Hour) Free, accessible counseling service providing quick answers to parenting questions and a listening ear for parents, children, and youth. Acts as a low-threshold front door before formal registration.
• Lezing Executieve Functies (Lecture on Executive Functions) Lecture explaining executive functions in the brain and how parents can support their child. Maximum 30 participants per session.
• Workshop Hoogsensitiviteit (High Sensitivity Workshop) Two-evening workshop on highly sensitive children covering recognition, characteristics, and strategies, including self-reflection for parents.
• Training BinnensteBuitenen met Gevoelens Group training for children ages 7-11 working on emotional recognition and expression through play and creative activities.
• Training Werken aan Je Zelfbeeld (COMET) Group training for youth ages 12-17 to develop skills for positive self-thinking, identifying negative thought patterns, and improving non-verbal communication.
• Zorg in Onderwijs (ZIO) Structured school-based support where professionals are present at fixed moments to support children and maintain close contact with teachers. Targeted at primary and secondary schools.
• Coaching voor Leerkrachten (Teacher Coaching) Three to five session coaching for teachers including conversation about help request, observation, analysis, and solution development. Targeted at primary and secondary schools.
• 'T is Knap Lastig Training NJi-certified training for pedagogical staff on handling difficult behavior in out-of-school care, addressing autism, ADD, and ADHD-related behaviors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Family support/guidance has a waiting time of approximately 1 week to intake across Achterhoek, Midden-IJssel, and Twente regions.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Praktijk PassendcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPraktijk Passend, operated by Corine Huisintveld (GZ-psychologist and regiebehandelaar/director of treatment), is a key collaboration partner providing GZ-psychological expertise and treatment direction for De Opstap's clients. The partnership enables integrated treatment trajectories.
• Nina Liebrand GGZ AchterhoekcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNina Liebrand, GZ- and clinical psychologist and regiebehandelaar, provides specialized GGZ (mental health) expertise as a collaboration partner, supporting De Opstap's diagnostic and treatment services for clients with more complex needs.
• Systeemtherapie MeijerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSysteemtherapie Meijer provides systemic therapy services as a partner, complementing De Opstap's systemic approach to family assistance.
• Eibergen Gezond!minorOthersEibergen Gezond! is a community health initiative in Eibergen that brings together healthcare professionals to promote health awareness and coordinate care based on the principles of Positive Health (Positieve Gezondheid). De Opstap participates in this network alongside other local healthcare providers.
• Jeugdstem/Adviespunt ZorgbelangminorOthersJeugdstem/Adviespunt Zorgbelang provides free, independent confidential support to youth and parents in youth assistance, informing them of their rights and advising on steps to receive desired care. De Opstap is affiliated with this organization.
• Klachtenportaal ZorgminorOthersKlachtenportaal Zorg is an external organization that handles complaints and dissatisfaction about healthcare services. De Opstap is affiliated with Klachtenportaal Zorg as part of its formal complaints procedure.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Eleos: Aanbieder van jeugd-GGZ, gezinsbehandeling en ambulante jeugdhulp, deels vanuit christelijke identiteit, in meerdere provincies. Overlap met De Opstap op ambulante systeemgerichte jeugdhulp en BGGZ, maar niet direct in dezelfde regio's actief.

Broad incumbents

• 's Heeren Loo: Grote Nederlandse zorgaanbieder met een breed portfolio in gehandicaptenzorg en jeugd, inclusief ambulante gezinsondersteuning en behandeling. Overlap in Jeugdwet-gefinancierde ambulante jeugdhulp, maar op veel grotere schaal en met andere primaire doelgroep (VG).
• Pluryn: Landelijke jeugdzorginstelling met een breder portfolio inclusief residentiële jeugdzorg, LVB-zorg en ambulante trajecten. Overlappende Jeugdwet-gefinancierde ambulante diensten, maar aanzienlijk groter en breder dan De Opstap.
• William Schrikker Stichting: Jeugd- en opvoedhulporganisatie onderdeel van 's Heeren Loo met gespecialiseerde ambulante hulp, jeugdbescherming en gezinsbehandeling. Overlap met De Opstap in ambulante gezinsgerichte jeugdhulp onder de Jeugdwet, maar landelijk en groter.

Direct peers

• Jeugdformaat: Ambulante jeugdhulp- en gezinshulpverlener actief in Zuid-Holland, biedt gezinsbegeleiding, gezinsbehandeling en individuele behandeling onder Jeugdwet-contracten met gemeenten. Sterk vergelijkbaar ambulant, systeemgericht profiel en gemeentelijke bekostiging als De Opstap.
• Parlan: Jeugdhulpaanbieder in Noord-Holland met gezinsbehandeling, ambulante jeugdhulp en diagnostiek gefinancierd onder de Jeugdwet. Vergelijkbare mix van begeleiding, behandeling en diagnostiek voor jeugdigen en gezinnen.
• Pactum Jeugdzorg: Landelijk opererende jeugdzorgaanbieder met ambulante jeugdhulp, gezinsbehandeling en lichte vormen van GGZ voor jeugd. Vergelijkbaar portfolio van Begeleiding/Behandeling/diagnostiek gefinancierd via gemeentelijke Jeugdwet-contracten.
• Lindenhout: Jeugdhulpaanbieder actief in Gelderland en Overijssel met ambulante gezinshulp, jeugdbehandeling en systeemgerichte trajecten onder de Jeugdwet. Directe overlap met De Opstap qua regio (Twente/achterhoek) en ambulante, gezinsgerichte dienstverlening.
• Timon: Jeugdhulp- en Wmo-aanbieder met ambulante gezinsbegeleiding, jeugdbehandeling en wijkgericht werken via gemeentelijke contracten. Vergelijkbaar ambulant, gezinssysteem-gericht profiel en bekostigingsstructuur.

Regional players

• De Jutters: Jeugd-GGZ-instelling in de regio Haaglanden met diagnostiek, behandeling en lichte ambulante trajecten voor jeugdigen. Vergelijkbare BGGZ- en diagnostiek-activiteiten als De Opstap's uitbreiding, maar geografisch geconcentreerd in Zuid-Holland.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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