The intake consists of two assessment sessions and a follow‑up consultation in which you receive treatment advice. There is usually about a week between the first two appointments. During these conversations, we get to know each other and discuss your symptoms. Together, we decide which treatment is most suitable for you. We also look at which location can offer that treatment.

If anything is unclear, feel free to ask — you can bring up anything you want.

The intake clinician will pick you up from the waiting room, introduce themselves, and conduct the intake interview with you. The clinician may be a GZ‑psychologist, clinical psychologist, master’s‑level psychologist, psychotherapist, or psychiatrist.

Sometimes the intake is conducted by a doctor in training to become a psychiatrist. In that case, you will have an additional conversation with the supervising psychiatrist immediately afterwards.

A second clinician may be present during part of the interview.

During the intake, you’ll be asked questions to understand what symptoms or difficulties you are seeking help for. We aim to get a clear picture of your life, and we ask about both psychological and physical complaints, as well as how these may be connected. You will also discuss the questionnaires you completed beforehand. In addition, we talk about any previous or current treatments. If you have children, the intake clinician will ask whether they might also need support.

At NPI, we provide highly specialised care, which also means we conduct a lot of research. We want to understand what works well and what doesn’t, so we can continuously improve the quality of our care. Everyone is eligible to participate in research, regardless of your diagnosis or the treatment you are starting. That’s why we always ask whether you are willing to take part. We request your consent for this research so we can maintain a high standard of care. Your decision has no impact on the treatment you receive or the quality of that treatment.