10 years of rtms International
rTMS International celebrates its 10th anniversary
In 2024, rTMS International celebrates its 10th anniversary. A milestone we are incredibly proud of. Since our founding in 2014, we have been dedicated to providing rTMS treatments for individuals struggling with depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). What began as a new initiative has since grown into seven leading clinics across the Netherlands, where we change lives every day through the power of repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS).
10 years of change and growth
Over the past ten years, we have continuously advanced our expertise in rTMS. As one of the first in the Netherlands to introduce this non-invasive treatment, we’ve refined and expanded our care approach over the years. What drives us is the belief that everyone deserves the chance to live free from the paralyzing effects of depression or OCD.
By combining rTMS treatment with talk therapy and personalized care plans, we offer patients an effective way to address long-term symptoms. This integrated care model has helped hundreds of people find their path to recovery at rTMS International.
A personalized approach
What has set us apart from the very beginning is our personal approach. At rTMS International, we don’t just treat symptoms. We see the person behind the diagnosis. Every treatment plan is fully tailored to the needs of the individual client, because we understand that recovery doesn’t follow the same path for everyone. This personalized approach, combined with our empathetic way of working, has helped us become a trusted name in mental healthcare.
Professional and dedicated team
Our success is thanks to the team of dedicated specialists who helped build rTMS International into what it is today. Since our start in 2014, our team has grown into a close-knit group of experienced psychologists, psychiatrists, and rTMS technicians. Together, they have developed unparalleled expertise in both rTMS and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Their passion for the field and their drive to help others form the heart of our organisation.
Looking ahead
While we reflect on ten years of impactful treatments and growth, our focus is firmly on the future. In the coming years, we aim to continue innovating and making our treatments even more accessible to those struggling with depression and OCD. We remain committed to providing the highest quality of care, continually adapting to new insights and developments in the field.
Thanks to our clients and partners
This 10-year anniversary is also a moment to reflect on all the clients who have entrusted us with their care over the years. Your stories of resilience, courage, and recovery continue to inspire us every single day. We also want to thank our partners in mental healthcare for their collaboration and support. Together, we will keep striving for better, more effective, and more accessible treatments for everyone.
Frequently asked
If you’re dealing with treatment-resistant depression and wish to qualify for full reimbursement, a referral from your GP or psychiatrist is required.
However, if you prefer to receive treatment anonymously without your GP or health insurer being informed of your condition, no referral is needed. In that case, too, the condition must be a treatment-resistant depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder.
On the contact page, below the contact form, you can find the current waiting list for each location.
rTMs is a technique that was introduced in the late 1990s as a treatment for depression. Since then, scientific and clinical research has been conducted to determine the safety of the treatment and to investigate the most effective protocols. It has been established that rTMS is a safe method that, for a large proportion of clients, contributes to the reduction of depression and / or compulsive complaints. Various publications show that clients with the “therapy resistant” diagnosis responded positively to treatment with rTMS. rTMS has been approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) since 2008 and since 2017 a number of Dutch health insurance companies have reimbursed treatment under the supplementary insurance.
rTMS treatment is generally well tolerated and has few to no side effects. You will sit in the treatment chair, and the coil that delivers the magnetic pulses will be placed against your head. These magnetic pulses stimulate specific areas of the brain. Some people may experience mild tension headaches after the session. To prevent this, you may choose to take a paracetamol beforehand.