At Pause Psychology we accept referrals for:
Neurodiversity – Autism and ADHD (assessments and treatment)
Anxiety disorders – generalised, panic, or specific phobias
Trauma – childhood and one off traumas.
Depression – low mood to major depressive disorder
Eating disorders – mild anorexia, bulimia or bing eating
Intake process
When we receive a referral and it looks appropriate we will invite you in for an intake.
Before the intake you will be sent some questionnaires to assist us in seeing what care is best for you.
At the intake we will ask about your past, what other psychological help you have received, your current situation and difficulties and other routine questions.
We will then discuss it in the team what the best way forward is. It could be further diagnostics for example for ADHD or Autism, it could be direct to treatment or it could be referring you to SGGZ (see below). The outcome will always be done collaboratively with you.
Transfer of care
We are aim to be as inclusive as possible and not turn people away for treatment. However before registering for care, it is good to keep in mind that we are a BGGZ practice and can only offer time limited care. Specialist GGZ can at times be more suited to the following issues as they can offer more intensive treatment. This includes psychotic disorders, acute bipolar, substance use disorders that require an inpatient detox, dissociative disorders, forensic issues.
If these issue became apparent during the intake or care with Pause Psychology, we would work with you together to find the appropriate place of care.
What to expect
What you can expect is an open and accepting environment for you to discover more about yourself. With kindness, understanding and practice, symptoms of mental health problems can be alleviated. The number of sessions and the direction the sessions take will be guided by you and what works best for you. Since we are within the BGGZ for any sessions that are done under the insurance then we are capped at approximately 10 sessions but this can vary for person to person.
Modalities and theories that are drawn upon:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Schema Therapy
- Compassion Focused Therapy
- EMDR
- Attachment theory
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Location
Sessions are held at Blasiusstraat 80h, 1091CW Amsterdam Oost
Alternatively they can be held online
Crisis
Pause Psychology does not have facilities for a 24 hour crisis reception. However, we are the first point of contact for clients in our care when contactable. We will then look together at what is needed and what additional assistance may need to be provided or requested.
If it is an emergency , contact the crisis service (020-523 54 33). In life-threatening situations, always contact 112.
If suicidality is involved, you can also contact 113 Suicide Prevention on 0800 0113.
In case of absence
In case of absence due to holidays or illness, Pause Psychology will see responsible for finding care for you. This substitution will be discussed with you if applicable.