⚠️ Not a substitute for medical care
Gedachten Makelaar is not a healthcare institution and does not provide medical, psychiatric or psychological treatment. Our services do not replace professional help from a doctor, psychologist or psychiatrist.
Nature of our services
Our practitioners provide coaching, conversation-based guidance and vaktherapie (including music therapy) focused on wellbeing, self-insight and personal growth. They are qualified professionals within their field. None of our current practitioners are BIG-registered (the Dutch medical registry); our services are explicitly not part of regulated mental health care. We do not make clinical diagnoses and we do not prescribe medication.
When NOT to use GM
Contact professional help or emergency services immediately if you experience:
- Acute suicidal thoughts or plans
- Acute psychosis or delusions
- Severe addiction issues
- Domestic violence or abuse
- Any life-threatening situation
Emergency numbers
- 🚨 112: Emergency (NL)
- 💜 113: Suicide Prevention (24/7, 113.nl/en)
- 🏥 Your GP: first point of contact for mental health referrals
- 🛟 Samaritans (UK) 116 123 · 988 (US)
- 🌍 International Association for Suicide Prevention: iasp.info
What coaches do if they are concerned
If during a session it becomes clear that you need acute care, the practitioner will refer you to a GP, mental health institution or crisis line. Practitioners have a duty to act in the interest of your safety.
Medication and diagnoses
Our practitioners do not prescribe medication and do not make medical diagnoses. Discuss any medication or treatment advice with your doctor or psychiatrist.
Liability
Gedachten Makelaar is not liable for consequences of failing to follow the above advice or of forgoing regulated medical or psychiatric care when such care was necessary.