How do I know if this is the right treatment?

You don't decide that alone. During the intake and problem analysis, your lead practitioner looks together with you at which form best fits your symptoms, your goals and your context.

Can it also be online or in my own language?

Often, yes. We offer care on location in Eindhoven and Den Bosch, hybrid or via video calling, and tailor treatment to your language and cultural background.

Treatment

Systematic desensitisation

Systematic desensitisation is a mild, structured form of exposure. Together you draw up an 'anxiety hierarchy': from slightly tense to very tense.

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What it is

Systematic desensitisation is a mild, structured form of exposure. Together you draw up an 'anxiety hierarchy': from slightly tense to very tense.

Then, paired with relaxation techniques, you gradually expose yourself to increasingly tense steps. This way your body relaxes where it used to tense up.

What you can expect

Calm, step-by-step build-up
Combined with relaxation
Suitable for phobias and specific fears

Helpful for

Symptoms for which Systematic desensitisation is often used

Whether this treatment suits you is something we decide together during the intake. See per symptom which forms we use.

PhobiaAnxiety & tension

Our approach

Always applied with an eye for your context

What is helpful differs from one world to another. At AndersGGZ we apply every treatment in a culturally sensitive way, with attention to your language, cultural values and the people around you. We don't impose our interpretation, but explore together what is right for you.

Related treatments

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

A proven method to process the charge of a traumatic event.

Exposure therapy

Step by step confronting what you avoid.

Seeking Safety

Stability and safety first, especially with trauma and addiction together.

Good to know

Yes. Specialist mental health care falls under basic insurance and AndersGGZ has contracts with all relevant health insurers. Bear in mind your own risk (deductible). You need a referral.