Therapist Jaap
About me
My name is Jaap Rekvelt, and after completing a four-year study in integrative psychotherapy in Amsterdam, I have had my own practice since 2012. The impetus was the credit crisis in 2007.
The choice to work as a therapist aligns with my childhood experiences regarding wanting to be normal and not feeling normal. At the same time, I had no idea what this was supposed to entail or what I was capable of.
Almost sixty years later, I know a bit more about it and feel more familiar with experiences of pain and joy, connected and detached, hated and loved.
Being able to experience these feelings offers me space to live more freely and to practice the profession of therapist. It is not an easy task, and it also offers me the insight to refrain from judging myself and others.
Until recently, alongside my work, I held board positions that I have all resigned from. Currently, I do volunteer work on a project basis in the cultural sector.
In addition to being a therapist, I am also a practitioner of cushion meditation, Zen Buddhism.
Vision
The adage "through contact with others, you learn to change yourself" calls for psychotherapy. Good interpersonal contact leads to change and a reduction in complaints.
My style is open-minded and experience-oriented. I believe it's important that we can look at ourselves and our relationships in diverse ways. This paves the way for gaining new experiences and, in turn, gaining the choice to change.
I believe it's important for clients to have freedom of choice regarding the type of therapy and therapist. This helps foster a supportive partnership. Hence the orientation meetings. Simply having an orientation meeting is a step in the right direction.
Registrations
Association of Integrative Therapists, member code number: 425.13.A
Dutch Association for Psychotherapy, type and
number registration: ECP-NL-641.
The practice owner complies with the Quality, Complaints and Disputes Act
Healthcare disputes (Wkkgz) Registration number SCAG: 11476
VAT ID: NL001978747B65
Chamber of Commerce number: 52064107
Do you have a question or complaint about me as a therapist?
First, discuss your question or complaint with your therapist. They may not be aware of your dissatisfaction. In most cases, a conversation is sufficient, and you can resolve the matter together. If that doesn't work, or you're unable to discuss your complaint, you can file a complaint with the complaints committee of the professional association with which your therapist is affiliated. See also the complaints brochure of the Foundation for Complementary and Alternative Healthcare.