Expertisecentrum Valora

What Expertisecentrum Valora does

Expertisecentrum Valora is a Dutch private healthcare organization founded in 2021 through the merger of TicTalk & More and Novamee Coaching, headquartered in Megen, Netherlands and operating nationwide. The company delivers specialist guidance and support services for individuals, families, and schools affected by Gilles de la Tourette syndrome, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and OCD. Its core offerings comprise specialist family guidance (gezinsbegeleiding), specialist individual guidance for (young) adults, body-doubling sessions for productivity, school observation and advice, teacher information sessions, school consultations, and an annual Tourette Summerschool. All 1-on-1 sessions are delivered via Zoom and supported by structured workbook-based programs, trigger plans, and a TicTalk podcast hosted on Spotify.

The product portfolio mixes core services with modular prepaid packages — including the Spoedpakket (€450, four emergency sessions), Wachtlijstpakket (€450, four waiting-list sessions), and Startpakketten ranging from €550 to €1,400 — designed to bridge the gap while municipal WMO financing is arranged. School services are priced per unit (€195 for a teacher presentation, €645 for an observation package, €133.50 per consultation hour). The organization holds HKZ certification for small healthcare organizations, both co-founders are SKJ-registered, and it operates as a coordinating partner within the Dutch Tourette Network alongside TicXperts, Levvel, Youz, Yulius, and Haga Ziekenhuis.

Revenue is generated through three channels: hourly professional services billed at €86.75-€108.80 to municipalities, schools, or direct clients; one-time prepaid packages for self-pay clients seeking immediate access; and school-budget funding via passend onderwijs allocations. The team comprises two co-founders — Laura Beljaars (experiential expert and education specialist) and Noesjka van der Meer (experiential expert and pedagogue) — both personally diagnosed with Tourette, supported by a small staff of up to ten and a network of local partner practitioners delivering family guidance in-region. Current waiting times are near-immediate for family and individual guidance, and the organization maintains nationwide reach across Dutch municipalities.

Name

Expertisecentrum Valora

Legal name

Expertisecentrum Valora

Website

https://valora-expertise.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Expertisecentrum Valora is a Dutch private healthcare center that delivers specialist family and individual guidance, school observation, and psychological support for people affected by Gilles de la Tourette syndrome, serving families, adults, and schools nationwide via Zoom and a workbook-based program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialist Mental Health & Behavioral Guidance Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Advocacy, Parent Training & Support Services (EDAJAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

Keywords

• Tourette syndrome guidance
• Tic disorder coaching
• Family counseling services
• School observation advice
• Experiential expert support

Headquarters

HQ city

Megen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Specialized Family Guidance (Gezinsbegeleiding): Online sessions for families where Gilles de la Tourette is present. Includes structured workbook assignments, parent-only sessions, and practical tools. Delivered via Zoom.
2. Specialized Individual Guidance for Adults: Individual guidance sessions for (young) adults with Tourette. Includes gesprekssessies (conversation sessions) and bodydouble sessions for task completion support.
3. Spoedpakket (Emergency Package): 4-session emergency online package at a flat rate, designed for those needing immediate support. Includes sessions for parents and individuals.
4. Wachtlijstpakket (Waiting List Package): 4-session package for those on mental health waiting lists who need interim support while awaiting treatment.
5. Start Packages (Startpakketten): Prepaid themed packages (5–10 sessions) for direct start while municipal financing is being arranged. Includes options for families and adults.
6. School Support Services: Services for schools including presentations, classroom observation and advice, and specialist consultations, billed to schools or school cooperation bodies.
7. Professional Training/Forlichting: Training sessions for professionals and academics in the field, billed based on time, format, and location.
8. Municipal WMO Financing: Core financing routed through municipalities via WMO applications. Organization supports clients in navigating the application process. Also available on PGB or custom agreement basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Expertisecentrum Valora provides specialist guidance and coaching services exclusively for people affected by Tourette syndrome and tic disorders, and for the professionals/schools around them. The center sells family guidance programs, individual guidance for adults, school observations and advice, teacher information sessions, school consultations, an annual Tourette Summerschool, and the Hulpwaaier information booklet. All services are delivered by HKZ-certified, SKJ-registered specialists in the Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TicTalk de Podcast: A podcast focused on Tourette syndrome awareness and support.

Products and services

• Specialist Family Guidance (Begeleiding gezin) Coaching program for families with a child affected by Tourette syndrome or tics, delivered by HKZ-certified and SKJ-registered specialists with personal Tourette experience.
• Specialist Individual Guidance for Adults (Begeleiding volwassene) One-on-one coaching for adults living with Tourette syndrome or tic disorders, delivered by experienced specialists with lived Tourette experience.
• School Observation & Advice On-site observation of a student with Tourette/tics in the classroom followed by written specialist advice for the school.
• Teacher Information Sessions Group sessions for teachers and school staff to build understanding of Tourette syndrome and how to support affected students.
• School Consultation Specialist consultation for schools working with a student who has Tourette or tics, providing guidance to the school's care team.
• Emergency Package (Spoedpakket) One-off short-notice coaching package for adults needing urgent guidance on Tourette/tics while awaiting other treatment.
• Waiting List Package (Wachtlijstpakket) Coaching package designed for clients on waiting lists for other treatment who need interim Tourette/tic support.
• Start Package Family Basic (Startpakket gezin Basic) Entry-level starter coaching package for families beginning Tourette specialist guidance.
• Start Package Family Plus (Startpakket gezin Plus) Extended starter coaching package for families beginning Tourette specialist guidance, with broader scope than the Basic variant.
• Start Package Adults Basic (Startpakket volwassene Basic) Entry-level starter coaching package for adults beginning Tourette specialist guidance.
• Start Package Adults Plus (Startpakket volwassene Plus) Extended starter coaching package for adults beginning Tourette specialist guidance, with broader scope than the Basic variant.
• Tourette Summerschool Annual multi-day group program for families, adults, and professionals focused on Tourette syndrome and tic disorders.
• Hulpwaaier information booklet Physical information booklet about Tourette and tics, sold to families, adults, schools, and other professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly immediate availability — families can start within a week
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TicXpertscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTicXperts provides behavioral therapy (gedragstherapie) for Tourette. Valora collaborates with TicXperts so that skills learned in therapy can be reinforced at home through Valora's guidance, ensuring continuity of care for clients in treatment.
• LevvelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLevvel is a youth care organization. Valora collaborates with Levvel as part of the Tourette Network, coordinating care for young people with Tourette and their families.
• YouzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouz is a mental healthcare provider for youth and adults. Valora works with Youz Rotterdam and other Youz locations within the Tourette Network to provide integrated support.
• YuliusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYulius is a mental health organization. Valora collaborates with Yulius as part of the broader Tourette Network in the Netherlands.
• Haga Ziekenhuis (Zoetermeer)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHaga Hospital in Zoetermeer is referenced as a collaboration partner for Tourette care. Valora works alongside neurologists and other specialists to provide comprehensive support.
• Klachtenportaal ZorgminorOthersComplaints portal for healthcare clients. Valora is affiliated with Klachtenportaal Zorg, providing clients with an official complaints mechanism.
• Local Partners (for Family Guidance)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFor family guidance (gezinsbegeleiding), Valora now works with local partners so children and adolescents receive support close to home while Valora's specialist knowledge is still applied.
• Tourette Network (Tourette Stichting)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerValora participates in the Tourette Network coordinated by Stichting Gilles de la Tourette, collaborating with various organizations across the Netherlands for Tourette care and awareness. Also collaborates with international bodies including ESSTS (European Society for the Study of Tourette Syndrome).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Yulius: Dutch mental health organization partnering with Valora in the Tourette Network. Larger incumbent serving many of the same client profiles through mainstream GGZ pathways.
• De Jutters (Youz Jeugdteam): Dutch regional youth mental health teams providing assessment and treatment including for tics. Overlaps with Valora at the front door of family-level mental health support.
• Karakter Kinder- en Jeugdpsychiatrie: Large Dutch specialist child and youth psychiatry provider with ADHD, tic, and comorbidity programs. Competes for the same school-age Tourette families and municipal-funded referrals.
• Youz: Mental healthcare provider for youth and adults that collaborates with Valora inside the Tourette Network. Broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities in tic-related care.
• Levvel: Major Dutch youth care organization and active Tourette Network partner of Valora. Overlaps on specialist youth/family support and is an indirect competitor for WMO-funded cases.

Others

• Stichting Gilles de la Tourette: Dutch national patient association and coordinator of the Tourette Network in which Valora participates. Not a direct competitor but the central awareness, advocacy, and referral entity in the same niche.
• Tourette Association of America: International Tourette advocacy and resource organization. Adjacent ecosystem player providing awareness, education, and research that complements specialist providers like Valora.
• Haga Ziekenhuis (Tourette neurologie): Referral partner cited by Valora; hospital neurology/Tourette clinic is upstream in the care pathway and a comparable specialist node for the same patient population.

Direct peers

• TicXperts: TicXperts is a Dutch behavioral therapy practice specialized in Tourette syndrome, offering treatment that is explicitly complementary to Valora's guidance. They share the same niche, country, and referral relationships.

Emerging players

• ADHD Centraal: Dutch specialist centers for ADHD and frequently co-occurring conditions including tics. Comparable niche specialist model with similar parent/family focus and digital delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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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