Search for a care provider using the member finder

With the NFG member finder, you can quickly and easily find a recognized psychosocial therapist near you. You can filter by location, professional group, or specialization to immediately find a practitioner who matches your needs.

How do you use the member finder?

Enter your city or postal code above, and optionally select a specific professional group or type of therapy. The member finder will then show you an overview of NFG-registered practitioners who meet your criteria, including their contact details and specializations.

Why choose an NFG practitioner?

All therapists you find via the member search tool are registered with the NFG and meet strict quality requirements: education at least at HBO (higher professional education) level, mandatory continuing education, and periodic visitation. This ensures that you are seeing a reliable and expert healthcare provider. Are you unsure about the reimbursement of your treatment? Then also check the page reimbursements for more information per health insurer.

Which departments and specializations can you filter?

The search function provides access to professionals from various disciplines within psychosocial care: from social work and psychosocial therapy to coaching, counseling, and child and youth care. By filtering by discipline or specialization, you can more quickly find a professional who suits your specific needs, for example regarding grief processing, relationship problems, stress, or burnout.

How do you recognize a reliable care provider?

All care providers you find are affiliated with the NFG and meet strict quality requirements: a recognized higher professional education (HBO) program, mandatory continuing education, and periodic peer review. Would you like to view experiences from other clients in addition to your search results? On Zorgkaart Nederland you will find independent ratings of healthcare providers throughout the Netherlands.

Reimbursement of your treatment

Many health insurers reimburse (part of) the costs for care provided by an NFG-registered healthcare professional, depending on your policy and the therapist's professional group. View the page. reimbursements for an up-to-date overview per health insurer, so you know where you stand in advance.

What happens after your search query?

As soon as you see an overview of service providers, you can view the contact details, practice information, and working methods for each result. Many service providers offer a free introductory meeting so that you can gauge whether there is a connection before starting a process. You choose who you work with yourself; there is no obligation to make an appointment via this page.

National network of recognized care providers

The NFG has thousands of affiliated therapists spread throughout the Netherlands, from large cities to smaller municipalities. As a result, there is a good chance you will find a suitable match close to home. Would you prefer to work with a therapist online? Many affiliated therapists also offer online guidance, so distance need not be a barrier.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a referral from my GP first? No, for most forms of psychosocial care, you do not need a referral; you can contact a care provider of your choice directly. How soon can I be seen? Waiting times vary by care provider and region, but because you can view multiple options side-by-side using the search function, you often find a spot faster than with a single application.

Didn't find a suitable care provider?

Are you not getting any results, or are you unsure which department best suits your needs? Then feel free to contact us. contact Contact the NFG secretariat. They will be happy to help you find the right care provider.

Want to become a care provider yourself?

Are you working as a psychosocial therapist, coach, or counselor yourself and considering registration with a professional association? Via the page become a therapist Read more about the conditions for affiliation and the benefits of NFG registration, including visibility in the search function for thousands of potential clients per year.

In this way, this page combines a practical search function with background information on quality, reimbursement, and the working methods of affiliated care providers, so that you can make an informed choice in a few steps.