ZekerArbo 's answer to long mental health wait times: immediate psychological support through Single Session Therapy
The demand for psychological support is growing. Not only in regular mental health care (ggz), but also in the workplace. And that is not surprising: absenteeism due to mental complaints such as stress, anxiety or overwork is becoming increasingly common, while access to professional help cannot always be arranged in time.
According to a piece by Sanne Wolters in the AD (July 7, 2025), waiting times for mental health care in some regions run up to 35 weeks. In the meantime, the employee continues to walk around with complaints , and for employers, the costs of failure can quickly add up to tens of thousands of euros.
More and more organizations are therefore intervening on their own.
Larger employers invest in mental health care themselves
Occupational health and safety services are seeing a significant increase in the number of corporate psychologists. The reason? The gap between the demand for help and the supply available in mainstream care has simply become too large.
As Sandra Bleyenberg explains in the AD article, "Sickness Absence is a huge cost for employers. The sooner you get people the right help, the lower the absenteeism costs."
On average, a day of absenteeism costs an employer between 340 and 405 euros. And burnout? That can add up to 318 days of absenteeism. Do the math yourself.
Unaffordable for SMEs
For small organizations, providing comprehensive psychological care is often far too expensive. Bleyenberg: "A large organization has bigger budgets than, say, the bakery on the corner, where everyone has to work very hard every day. If they don't have corporate insurance, it's really not possible to provide that care.''
But that doesn't make the need for the right support any less urgent.
The alternative: psychological support without waiting time
At ZekerArbo , we have seen this development for some time. The mental pressure on employees is increasing. And the need for quick, accessible help is growing. What helps then is a quick, initial exploration of the mental need. Someone who listens to you directly and may be able to give good advice. For this we work together with Yet, a 'pure player' in the field of Single Session Therapy ,
Through this method, employees can meet directly, and often within 24 hours, with an experienced psychologist, coach or career counselor. Without a doctor's referral. Without a waiting list. And without a lengthy process.
The principle is simple: one session, one issue, maximum impact. Sometimes one conversation is enough to break through patterns, get an overview and take the next step. If more is needed, the psychologist will work with the employee to find an appropriate follow-up.
Helen van Empel, founder of Yet therefore always says:
Early intervention helps!
And if more is needed than a session with Yet, our network offers a wide range of pathways. Like with the psychologists at Skils, where employees are helped with methods such as ACT, EMDR or Mindfulness. Or with Shared Ambition, who help employees who are mentally unbalanced.
Included with the MKB FiT Premium subscription
Support through Yet is fully included with our MKB FiT Premium. That means employers give their people access to psychological help when it matters at no extra cost.
And that is exactly what it is all about. Being a good employer is not only in safety nets after the fact, but also in accessible help at the right time. Especially at a time when mental strain is no longer a peripheral issue, but a structural risk in virtually every profession.
Not everything has to be a trajectory
Another thing we see: not every employee needs a full course of treatment. Sometimes people just want to let their hearts out, or spar about a difficult situation at home or at work. In those cases, SST is a low-threshold, proven effective alternative.
The beauty: it not only helps prevent Sickness Absence , but also gives employees ownership of their well-being. They can choose when to seek help, even before the bucket overflows.
Learn more about absenteeism subscriptions or Yet' s services at www.zekeraro.nl.
