kiek op herstel

What kiek op herstel does

Kiek Op Herstel is a sole-proprietorship mental-health recovery and personal-development service based in Breda, Netherlands, founded in March 2024 by Patricia van den Wijngaard — an Ervaringsdeskundige (Expert by Experience) who draws on her own recovery from depression, burn-out, ME/CVS, and fibromyalgia. The firm runs a portfolio of recovery courses, personal-development courses, creative workshops, peer-support groups, photography sessions, and one-on-one conversations, organized around the Cheryl Gagne four-phases-of-recovery framework and delivered primarily in person at the Breda headquarters with on-location and online extensions to surrounding municipalities including Etten-Leur, Prinsenbeek, and Ulvenhout.

The offering is organized into three pillars: (1) Recovery courses — five- to twelve-session group programs such as Cursus Fotografie in Herstel, Cursus Kennismaken met Herstel, Cursus Herstellen doe je Zelf, and Cursus Werken met Eigen Ervaring; (2) Personal Development — including Cursus Kiek op Groei and a suite of creative workshops (Maak jouw Coverstory, Creatiespiraal, Kiek op jouw Steunbox, Kiek op jouw Welbevinden, Hoeveel draag jij Alleen?); and (3) Peer Support and Photography — comprising the Over Leven peer-support group for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, the LetzTalk Café Breda, themed Ont-moet-ingsochtenden, individual conversations, and two photography services. There is no proprietary technology platform; the core "technology" is a structured recovery methodology combined with creative tools such as Vertellis card decks and photography. Workshop sizes are intentionally small (capped at 6-8 participants) to preserve personal attention.

The business is operated by a single practitioner supported by volunteers and one collaborating trainer (Suzanne van der Toorn, announced June 2026), with institutional referral partnerships anchored by GGz Breburg, Gemeente Breda, Suïcide Preventie Centrum, and 113 Zelfmoordpreventie. Revenue is generated through a mix of paid services (Cursus Kiek op Groei at €150, Fotoshoot Gewoon at €80, Fotoshoot Herstel at €125) and a large number of free or kosteloos sessions, with installment-payment options available based on need. The firm also runs Kiek Op Massage, a separate chair-massage corporate wellness service leveraging the founder's prior twelve-year massage practice. No external funding, revenue, or headcount figures are disclosed.

Name

kiek op herstel

Legal name

Kiek op Herstel

Website

https://kiek-op-herstel.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kiek Op Herstel is a sole-proprietorship mental-health recovery and personal-development practice in Breda, Netherlands, founded in 2024 by experiential expert Patricia van den Wijngaard, delivering peer-led recovery courses, creative workshops, photography sessions, and peer-support groups to adults facing depression, burn-out, ME/CVS, fibromyalgia, grief, anxiety, and suicidality.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Breda

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Course Fees: Recovery courses such as Cursus Fotografie in Herstel, Cursus Kennismaken met Herstel, and Cursus Herstellen doe je Zelf are offered at various price points. Some courses are free (kosteloos) while others like Cursus Kiek op Groei cost €150.
2. Workshop Fees: Workshops including Maak jouw Coverstory, Creatiespiraal, and Kiek op jouw Steunbox generate revenue. Many workshops are offered free of charge while others may have fees.
3. Photography Sessions: Fotoshoot 'Gewoon' at €80 and Fotoshoot 'Herstel' at €125. Includes 5 digital photos and 1 A4 printed enlargement.
4. Individual Conversations: Personal conversations with an experienced expert (ervaringsdeskundige) for support during treatment waitlists or post-treatment transition periods.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kiek Op Herstel delivers mental health recovery courses, creative workshops, peer support groups, photography sessions, and individual conversations led by an experiential expert. Offerings are rooted in the founder's lived recovery journey from depression, burn-out, ME/CVS, and fibromyalgia, structured around Cheryl Gagne's four phases of recovery, and serve adults in Breda and surrounding municipalities who are dealing with mental health challenges or seeking personal development.

Product overview

Kiek Op Herstel is a solo-practitioner mental health recovery and personal development service founded by Patricia van den Wijngaard (an experiential expert) in Breda, the Netherlands. It is not a technology product — all offerings are delivered as in-person or online human services. The portfolio spans three core pillars: (1) Recovery Courses — structured group programs including Cursus Fotografie in Herstel (photography-as-tool recovery), Cursus Kennismaken met Herstel (introductory recovery), Cursus Herstellen doe je Zelf (12-week self-directed recovery), and Cursus Werken met Eigen Ervaring (turning lived experience into professional knowledge); (2) Personal Development — Cursus Kiek op Groei (values, choices, and life roles) and a suite of creative workshops including Maak jouw Coverstory, Creatiespiraal, Kiek op jouw Steunbox, Kiek op jouw Welbevinden, and Workshop Hoeveel draag jij Alleen?; and (3) Peer Support & Photography — the Over Leven lotgenotengroep Breda (peer group for suicidal thoughts), LetzTalk Café Breda (community talks on suicidality), Ont-moet-ingsochtenden (themed free gatherings on topics like energy management, self-love, and loneliness), individual conversations with an experiential expert, and two photography services (Fotoshoot Herstel and Fotoshoot Gewoon). The related service Kiek Op Massage provides chair massage for corporate wellness. Offerings are priced variously (€80–€150 for paid services) with many free or cost-free sessions, reflecting a social-enterprise model serving the Breda area and surrounding municipalities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cursus Fotografie in Herstel A 5-session recovery course that uses photography as a reflective and healing tool for participants in recovery. Participants receive homework assignments to photograph themes related to their recovery, with prints discussed in subsequent sessions. No photography skill or special equipment required beyond a smartphone. Free of charge, led by a certified experiential expert trainer.
• Cursus Kennismaken met Herstel

Quantifiable outcome

• Small group sizes (max 6-8) ensure personal attention
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Suzanne van der ToorncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026Former colleague now co-delivering the workshop 'Hoeveel draag jij Alleen?' and co-teaching the course 'Werken met Eigen Ervaring'. Both bring their own experiences, lessons, and development to this collaboration.
• Suïcide Preventie CentrumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStichting Suïcide Preventie Centrum supports people who have experienced suicidality through specialized, needs-based services ranging from information to conversations with experienced experts and peer support groups.
• 113 ZelfmoordpreventiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization for suicide prevention with mission to ensure no one dies lonely and desperate through suicide. Active in research, collaboration projects, and breaking the taboo on discussing suicide.
• Stichting Horizon LotgenotencontactminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeer support organization for survivors of suicide loss organizing activities throughout the year for sharing feelings and learning from each other's experiences, guided by volunteers who have also lost someone to suicide.
• GGz BreburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health center offering free prevention courses and training without referral, including services for family members and loved ones.
• Gemeente BredacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality of Breda collaborating on mental health support initiatives and community well-being programs.
• Mooiwerk BredaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConducted two workshops 'Maak jouw Coverstory' during summer program for volunteers of the municipality of Breda. Collaboration for workshops and community events.
• Cees van GilsminorOthersProfessional videographer who created the company video for Kiek Op Herstel, helping Patricia share her story and mission effectively.
• ExpbooksminorOthersProvided two digital books as support for Kiek Op Herstel's work in recovery and personal development.
• VertellisminorOthersProvided pocket journals used as tools for reflection, clarity, and well-being in workshops and sessions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• OpenUp: OpenUp is an online mental health platform with operations in the Netherlands offering courses, webinars, and 1-on-1 support. Comparable as an emerging Dutch mental-health player using structured programs and group sessions, but with a tech-forward delivery model versus Kiek Op Herstel's in-person peer-led approach.
• Mindler: Mindler is a Swedish-origin digital mental health platform operating in the Netherlands, offering structured CBT-based treatment. Comparable as a Dutch mental-health emerging player addressing similar recovery/wellness themes but via a tech and clinical model rather than peer-led experiential expertise.

Direct peers

• De Regenboog Groep: De Regenboog Groep is an Amsterdam-based Dutch peer support and harm reduction organization. Comparable to Kiek Op Herstel through its peer-led recovery approach and focus on vulnerable populations, though operating primarily in Amsterdam rather than Breda.
• Lister: Lister is a Dutch mental health and addiction support organization offering peer-led recovery, housing support, and prevention services. Comparable to Kiek Op Herstel in its emphasis on experiential-expert involvement and recovery-oriented community support, though at much larger institutional scale.
• Stichting MIND: Stichting MIND is a Dutch mental health NGO platform providing information, peer support, advocacy, and prevention services. Comparable to Kiek Op Herstel through its focus on lived experience, peer-led initiatives, and Dutch mental health awareness.
• Herstelacademie: Herstelacademie is a Dutch network of regional recovery academies offering structured recovery courses using experiential expertise methodologies. Closely comparable to Kiek Op Herstel's recovery-course portfolio and four-phase recovery framework approach.

Broad incumbents

• ARQ: ARQ is a Dutch mental health organization focused on trauma, PTSD, and crisis support including suicide prevention. Comparable as a Dutch mental-health incumbent in the suicide-prevention space where Kiek Op Herstel's Over Leven peer group operates.
• Indigo: Indigo is a national Dutch network for mental health prevention and early intervention, offering training, courses, and support programs. Comparable to Kiek Op Herstel through its focus on prevention courses and experiential expertise, but with broader institutional reach.
• Mentaal Beter: Mentaal Beter is a Dutch mental health treatment provider with a national clinic network. Comparable as a Dutch mental-health incumbent offering structured programs, though more clinical and treatment-focused than Kiek Op Herstel's peer-led model.
• GGz Breburg: GGz Breburg is a major regional mental health provider in Breda offering prevention, treatment, and training services. Comparable as a Dutch behavioral-health incumbent in the same geography, already a collaboration partner of Kiek Op Herstel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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