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Mental health care at your GP in Leiden, no waiting list

QUICK ANSWERHeyDoc has a mental health GP-nurse (POH-GGZ) directly available for registered patients in Leiden, without the waiting lists you see elsewhere for a psychologist or mental health institute. POH-GGZ falls under regular GP care and is fully covered by basic insurance, without own risk.
  • No waiting list for POH-GGZ sessions (as of April 2026).
  • Falls under GP care, no own risk, fully covered.
  • Validated screening: PHQ-9 (depression), GAD-7 (anxiety), AUDIT-C (alcohol), 4DKL (general).
  • For stress, anxiety, depressive symptoms, sleep problems, burnout.
  • Sessions in-person or via video consultation.
  • Sessions also available in English for expats and students.

What does a POH-GGZ do?

The POH-GGZ is a specialised practice nurse who works in the GP practice. They conduct one or more sessions with you, help clarify your complaints (using validated questionnaires like PHQ-9 and GAD-7), offer short-term support, and advise when a referral to specialist mental health care is appropriate.

The POH-GGZ works under the supervision of the GP, who remains clinically responsible. You do not need to find a psychologist first: you start within your own trusted GP practice.

For which complaints?

  • Stress and tension complaints
  • Anxiety (panic, social anxiety, rumination)
  • Depressive symptoms or low mood
  • Sleep problems
  • Work-related complaints and (looming) burnout
  • Relationship or life-phase questions
  • Alcohol use (with AUDIT-C screening)
  • General screening via 4DKL (Four-Dimensional Symptom Questionnaire)

POH-GGZ vs psychologist vs specialist mental health

POH-GGZ is meant for first-line support and mild to moderate complaints. If more is needed, for example 8 to 12 sessions of cognitive behavioural therapy or specialist mental health care, we refer via ZorgDomein.

Starting at POH-GGZ gives fast access, no own risk, and keeps your GP involved for medication, physical symptoms and family context.

Frequently asked

Does POH-GGZ cost anything extra?
No. POH-GGZ falls fully under basic health insurance and is covered without touching your own risk.
How long are the sessions?
Typically 30 to 45 minutes. One to six sessions are often sufficient.
Is my story kept private?
Yes. POH-GGZ falls under medical confidentiality and operates within AVG/GDPR and NEN 7510/7513.
Can this be in English?
Yes. POH-GGZ sessions can be conducted fully in English for expats and international students.
Is POH-GGZ enough for depression or burnout?
For mild to moderate complaints often yes. For complex or long-standing issues the POH-GGZ works with the GP on an appropriate referral.

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