Gevoelszaken is a Dutch platform that provides rapid, one-on-one coaching and Spoor 2 begeleiding for employees on sick leave due to psychological issues, reducing absenteeism duration from an average of 8 months to under 4 months.
What is Gevoelszaken?
Gevoelszaken is a specialized coaching service for Dutch employers whose employees are absent due to mental health complaints. It takes a referral from the employer or bedrijfsarts and matches the employee with a certified coach within one week—no waiting list. The coach conducts intake and 4DKL (vierdimensionale klachtenlijst) measurements at start and end, provides progress reports, and works toward sustainable return to work. The platform is founded by Koen Gubbels and operates both online and in-person.
Key Features
- One fixed coach per trajectory – The same coach handles intake, coaching, and return-to-work support, ensuring continuity and a single point of contact for both employee and employer.
- Start within one week – No waiting lists; intake happens within one business day of referral.
- 4DKL measurements – Validated questionnaire at start and end to objectively track psychological symptoms and progress.
- UWV- en Poortwachter-conform – All documentation is compliant with Dutch Wet Verbetering Poortwachter, reducing risk of a loonsanctie.
- AVG-proof reporting – Only non-medical progress information (inzetbaarheid) is shared with the employer; content stays between coach and bedrijfsarts.
- Fixed pricing from €2,850 – Three-month HerstelVersneller trajectory with a transparent, upfront cost—no hourly billing.
- Free dossiercheck – A 30-minute consult to review a case and determine suitability, at no charge.
Who is it for?
- HR advisors – To rapidly support employees with psychological absenteeism and lower company verzuim costs.
- Bedrijfsartsen – To get a trusted partner for intensive coaching without adding to their own caseload; they retain medical regie.
- Werkgevers – To reduce the average 252-day psychological verzuim duration and associated costs (€250-400 per day).
What can you do with Gevoelszaken?
- Reduce verzuimduur – Average 8-month absenteeism cut to under 4 months through intensive coaching, saving tens of thousands of euros per case.
- Get a free dossiercheck – Describe your case and receive concrete next steps within one business day.
- Access a network of certified coaches – Coaches are registered with NOBCO, RBCZ, CAT, and Academie Psychodynamica, with expertise in stress, burn-out, anxiety, and trauma.
How does it work?
- Dossiercheck – Free 30-minute consultation to assess the case.
- Intake – Within one week, a 4DKL measurement and intake session with the matched coach.
- Coaching – Weekly one-on-one sessions focusing on work-related stress and personal patterns.
- Return to work – Gradual reintegration, supported by the same coach, with regular progress updates to the bedrijfsarts.
- Exit measurement – 4DKL eindmeting and final report for the dossier.
FAQ
How fast can Gevoelszaken start?
Intake happens within one business day of referral, and coaching begins within one week—no waiting list.
Does Gevoelszaken replace my arbodienst or bedrijfsarts?
No. The bedrijfsarts keeps medical regie; Gevoelszaken supplements with intensive coaching and reports back in a UWV-conforme manner.
What information does the employer receive?
Only progress summaries (inzetbaarheid) and whether the employee is participating. Content of sessions stays between employee and coach, shared only with the bedrijfsarts.
What does a trajectory cost?
A three-month HerstelVersneller costs €2,850 fixed—no hourly billing. Besparing on verzuimkosten typically recovers this within one month.
Is Gevoelszaken suitable for all psychological complaints?
Primarily for stress, burn-out, anxiety, and depression. For severe psychopathology, the bedrijfsarts may refer to specialized GGZ instead.
Learn more at Gevoelszaken.nl.
