Victor Kraak

Vision

Therapy can be short or long term depending on psychological problems presented and the treatment goals set. I offer therapy aimed at reducing symptoms as well as breaking negative patterns in feeling, thinking and acting. Often these patterns developed early in life in important attachment relationships and were an important survival strategy, but no longer are in the here and now. In addition to understanding these experiences in therapy, I help people with change in their sense of self, perception of others and relationships. I find it important to create safety and peace for this. I focus on authenticity in contact, on empathy and commitment.

Way of working

I work primarily with affect phobia therapy. I also offer mentalization based therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and short-term psychoanalytic supportive psychotherapy (SPSP) for depression. The latter focuses not only on reducing depressive symptoms, but also on improving self-esteem and relationships with others.

Education and experience

I have been working in mental health care since 2006 and completed my training as a GZ-Psychologist in 2011. I have worked in various mental health institutions, independent practices, GP practices, elderly care, and academia. I also provided work supervision to colleagues in training. Thanks to my non-Dutch background and having lived abroad for several years, I am well acquainted with experiences of non-Dutch native speakers. In addition to Dutch, I am fluent in English and Spanish (native speaker).

BIG-registration Victor Kraak: 19914098725.