The Neurowave team
Neurowave aims to improve the mental health and quality of life of people with depression and OCD. You will be seen quickly to see if rTMS could be a possibility for you. You can also contact us at any time with questions about the treatment and the effects of rTMS. We currently work together in a team with a psychiatrist, two GZ-psychologists, three psychologists and a neurobiologist. Together, we have extensive experience with rTMS treatments and are one of the first practices in the Netherlands specialized in this treatment. We are a small-scale practice in the heart of Amsterdam.
I’ve had depression for most of my adult life, and after trying multiple medications, I began to lose hope. After completing the rTMS therapy, I now feel better than I have in a decade. The staff at Neurowave is extremely professional and the process is clearly explained. There is constant monitoring of treatment effectiveness. I don’t really know what else to say except that this place saved my life. Patient Anna
Eva Dijkstra, Managing director
Eva is a PhD-candidate in neuroscience. This gives her extensive knowledge of the human brain and she’s specialised in rTMS. As a researcher, she is captivated by this new possibility for the treatment of depression, and she devotes her PhD research to it. She’s abreast of all developments in the field of rTMS.
Martijn Guiot, Psychiatrist
Martijn (BIG number: 09054564101) has years of experience in treating depression through medication and psychotherapy. He sees rTMS as an innovative treatment option with great potential for people who do not benefit enough from psychotherapy or medication and for those who don’t want antidepressants.
Cinderella Fernandes Jesus, Office manager
Cinderella is the office manager at Neurowave and she is involved in all matters concerning the practice. She can be found at the front desk for scheduling appointments and answering questions. Cinderella values that everyone, clients and employees alike, feel heard and seen within Neurowave.
Cynthia Arrachart, GZ-psychologist
Cynthia is a dedicated GZ-psychologist/coordinating therapist. She has a background as a neuropsychologist and also has experience in treating anxiety and mood disorders, sleep disorders, trauma, and personality problems. At Neurowave she treats with rTMS and psychotherapy (including CBT, ACT, EMDR and schema therapy). Her approach is genuine, empathetic, yet confronting, with a touch of humor. Creating a safe collaboration and preserving autonomy are central values.
Leonie Sandman, Psychologist
Leonie is a passionate psychologist with experience in treating anxiety and mood disorders, as well as personality issues. Her working method focuses on the patient’s autonomy and qualities, with a curious, direct and empathic approach. Besides rTMS treatment, Leonie also deploys elements of ACT, CBT, EMDR and schema therapy.
Anne Bode, GZ-psychologist
Anne (BIG number: 19928804925) is experienced with treatment of anxiety and mood disorders, psychosis, early detection of psychosis, addiction, and autism. At Neurowave, she works with rTMS and psychotherapy (such as CBT and ACT). Anne is experiential and goal-oriented. She works on the basis of a clear plan formed together with patients. In treatments, this emerges as good cooperation maintained through patience, optimism and being open-minded.
Mieke van de Schraaf, Psychologist in training to become a GZ-Psychologist.
Mieke is in training to become a GZ-psychologist, and in her approach to guidance, she places great emphasis on fostering a strong interpersonal connection characterized by warmth, trust, and a touch of humor. She also believes in creating space for mutual reflection to help people reach their full potential. She has extensive experience in treating anxiety and mood disorders and also works as a mindfulness trainer (MBSR/MBCT). At Neurowave, Mieke treats with rTMS in combination with CBT and ACT.
Kim van Hövell, Psychologist
As a psychologist, Kim has experience with various treatment methods for a range of issues, including anxiety and mood disorders, personality issues, autism, and ADHD. She utilizes interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Schema Therapy within her treatments. For Kim, a person-centered approach is central. She endeavors to align as closely as possible with the needs and desires of her clients through an explorative and open perspective. Kim considers it important for clients to feel at ease and be able to open up.
Roos Vissers, Psychologist
Roos has been passionate about psychology since she was young and wants to offer innovative and creative help within mental health care. She believes that one of the most important components in therapy is the therapeutic relationship between her and the patient, in which everyone must feel heard. She is curious and wants to explore together how life can become meaningful again. In doing so, she wants to get to know and emphasize the strong points of patients, so that these can be used during the road to recovery. In addition to treating with rTMS, she also provides cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Helena Vötterl, PhD, rTMS technician
Helena has a PhD in the field of rTMS treatment for depression and also has years of experience in treating patients with rTMS. She works at Neurowave to ensure that treatments can continue, even during holiday periods.
Neurowave Supervisory Board
The Supervisory Board (SB) oversees the board’s policies and the general affairs of Neurowave. They also advise the board. At Neurowave, the SB consists of a team of three people with extensive knowledge in the field of mental health, psychiatry and neuromodulation (rTMS):
Martijn Figee, MD PhD
Martijn Figee has years of experience as a psychiatrist treating conditions such as depression and OCD using neuromodulation techniques, including rTMS and deep brain stimulation (DBS).
Ilse Graat, MD PhD
Ilse Graat (MD) is a psychiatrist and she obtained her PhD through research on Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). She is familiar with the target group treated at Neurowave and is aware of developments in the field of neuromodulation.
Tessa Snels
Tessa Snels works as a consultant and has a financial background. From that position, she contributes with ideas for Neurowave’s operations and finances.