The mission of the NFG

The federation is committed to high-quality, reliable complementary and psychosocial care in the Netherlands. The NFG does this by registering therapists and counselors who meet clear quality criteria, and by supporting them in their further professional development. As a professional organization, our professional association acts as a link between healthcare professionals, clients, health insurers, and the government.

Membership with the NFG is an important signal for clients: it shows that a therapist takes quality, training, and careful practice seriously. For therapists themselves, our organization offers guidance in the form of clear training requirements, mandatory training and a professional network of peers.

How the NFG guarantees quality

The federation monitors quality not only at the start of your membership but also afterwards. Through periodic visitation, mandatory continuing education, and a clear complaints procedure, the quality of affiliated therapists remains guaranteed. This ensures that clients know they are in good hands with an NFG-registered therapist, regardless of the field of work they practice.

Who is the NFG intended for?

Our organization focuses on a wide range of fields within complementary care, such as psychosocial therapy, counseling, coaching, and body-oriented therapy. Whether you are just starting out as an independent therapist or have been running your own practice for years, the NFG offers a solid foundation of recognition, support, and quality assurance.

Curious about the exact cost of federation membership? Check out the page. contributions for a complete overview of the annual costs.

Frequently asked questions about the NFG

What exactly does our professional association mean?
NFG stands for Nederlandse Federatie Gezondheidszorg, a professional organization for therapists in complementary and psychosocial care.

Is our organization the same as regular healthcare?
No, the NFG focuses specifically on therapists and counselors who work outside of mainstream healthcare, but who are professional and quality-oriented.

How do I become a member of the federation?
To become a member, you must meet the NFG training requirements. View the training requirements for more details regarding the conditions.

The history of our organization

What once began as a small professional association for complementary therapists has grown into an established organization with a broad network of registered professionals. Over the years, increasing emphasis has been placed on professionalization: clear training requirements, an official complaints procedure, and structural quality assurance through site visits. This development aligns with the growing demand from clients and health insurers for transparency and quality assurance within complementary care.

This development continues to this day. Regulations such as the Wtza and the Wkkgz impose increasingly clear requirements on healthcare providers, and our organization helps its members to continue complying with these. In this way, the profession continues to professionalize, in the interest of both therapists and their clients.