11/06/2025

For referring professionals

Mirjam Verschoor specializes in treating persistent functional symptoms (also known as medically unexplained symptoms) in both adults and adolescents from secondary school age. The practice offers treatment programs based on medical hypnotherapy, supplemented with targeted psychoeducation and practical exercises. For younger clients, the program is adapted to their developmental stage.

Scientific research* has shown that hypnotherapy supports patient self-management and promotes a healthy response to symptoms and stress. It reduces anxiety, improves symptom control, and strengthens the sense of autonomy. For the majority of patients, this results in long-lasting effects, including reduced medical consultations and medication use.

Hypnotherapy is recognized in the guidelines of the Dutch College of General Practitioners (NHG) as an effective treatment option for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

Raising Awareness

While hypnotherapy may still carry a somewhat ‘magical’ connotation, the term can also spark curiosity. The key is to present it as a method to realign body and mind. Ultimately, patients want just one thing: to find relief from their symptoms. Hypnotherapy can support this process—even when the underlying cause is not yet fully understood.

Referral Indications

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or other functional symptoms with no somatic cause identified
Patients who are unable or unwilling to follow a restrictive diet
Symptoms related to stress or anxiety
Practical Setup

The program combines individual in-person sessions with audio recordings and at-home exercises. With patient consent, referring professionals will receive feedback.

Recognized (Hypno)Therapy

MV-inbeeld, the practice of psychosocial therapist and hypnotherapist Mirjam Verschoor, holds an AGB registration code. The practice is affiliated with the Register of Complementary Healthcare Professionals (RBCZ) and the Dutch Association of Hypnotherapists (NBVH). Reimbursement through supplementary health insurance is often possible.