About me

ACT - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

My name is Michiel Bosman and I'm a psychiatrist here to talk about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (or ACT). Living with anxiety, depression, and/or trauma can be really tough. I

EMDR: the Safe Space Exercise

The Safe Space exercise can help you deal with intrusive thoughts between EMDR sessions by providing a sense of emotional safety and security. This exercise can help to create a

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

I hope this blog post finds you well. I've been an online psychiatrist for some time now, and one thing I've learned is that everyone struggles with their thoughts and

Why people choose online EMDR

I'm an online psychiatrist who specializes in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. If you're reading this, you may be a trauma survivor or someone who knows someone who

Practical Details about Online Counseling

I am interested. How can I make a first appointment? I offer a free 20 minute intro session. Follow this link to view my calendar, and book a time slot

Working With Clients All Over the World

I am an online psychiatrist. I often explain that my clients do not have to visit my office (although you are more than welcome to visit us on the beautiful

How I Became an Online Psychiatrist

Working my butt off as a physician CEO, I was founder one of the fastest growing outpatient mental healthcare organizations in the Netherlands. I worked hard, drove long distances (pre-Covid;

If you're interested in learning more about my professional background and how I work as an online psychiatrist, I invite you to check out this "About Me" page. I've included a number of articles that talk about my background, clinical experience, and the specific areas of mental health and executive coaching for business professionals that I specialize in.

One thing you'll notice is that I use a variety of treatment modalities in my practice, including EMDR, ACT, and positive psychology. I've explained what each of these approaches is and how they can be used to help with different mental health concerns.

One of the things that I'm really excited about is the fact that I work exclusively online. This allows me to be more flexible and convenient for my patients, and it eliminates a lot of the barriers that can prevent people from accessing mental health care. Plus, it provides a level of anonymity that some people really appreciate.

So if you're interested in learning more about me and the work I do, please check out my posts below. And if you have any questions or just want to say hi, don't hesitate to reach out!

Michiel Bosman MD

Consultant Psychiatrist & Executive Coach

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