Dr. Thomas Van der Poorten

You can contact me for psychiatric and psychotherapeutic guidance. During the intake phase we discuss together what the treatment options are. A combined treatment (psychiatric and psychotherapeutic) is only possible in exceptional cases, usually I will refer you to a colleague for one of the two if possible.
 

In the work with patients and clients, I put the therapeutic relationship first. For me, this forms the basis for a joint diagnosis, treatment, aftercare and, if possible, termination of treatment. The body takes a second important place for me. On the one hand from a medical-somatic perspective, on the other hand as an important carrier of emotion and meaning. I try to apply science from the currently available guidelines and literature in interaction with the clinical reality of the individual patient.
 

In psychiatric treatment, I usually see patients once a month. This may be more frequent at the start of treatment or during a crisis. During stabilization, the frequency of consultations can decrease to once every 2 to 3 months, in combination with follow-up by the general practitioner and/or psychotherapist.
In psychotherapeutic guidance, I see clients once a week and at least every 2 weeks. The frequency can be reduced during the termination phase.
 

​Consultations usually last 30 to 45 minutes and psychotherapy sessions 50 minutes. This time also involves administration time, including maintaining medical records, correspondence with your GP and having contact with your other involved caregivers.
 

In periods of limited availability, one-off consultations can be provided, in close consultation with your GP. Treatments can take place individually, in couple or family.