Confidential counseling

Certified, independent support for your employees — confidential, professional, and always people-first.

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For Employees — Report Concerns For Organizations — Plan a 15-min Intro Call

The Confidential Counselor

A Confidential Counselor provides independent, certified support for work-related concerns — from unwanted interactions to integrity issues. Dutch law requires employers to protect employees against psychosocial workload (Arbowet), to act as good employers (Burgerlijk Wetboek, art. 7:611), and to ensure equal treatment (AWGB).

Whistleblowing applies when issues involve serious misconduct with legal consequences — for example, large-scale fraud, corruption, or threats to public safety. If that is the case, we will guide you through the process as well. See our Whistle blowing page for more details.

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Primary Responsibilities

Support employees

  • A Confidential Counselor offers a listening ear and practical guidance to employees facing conflicts, unwanted behavior, or other work-related challenges.
  • They provide emotional support, explore possible solutions, and advise on safe next steps — empowering employees to act effectively.

Inform the organization

  • A Confidential Counselor offers a listening ear and practical support to employees facing conflicts, unwanted behavior, or other work-related challenges.
  • They provide emotional support, explore possible solutions, and advise on next steps—empowering employees to act effectively.

Advise leadership

  • Independent advice to address structural issues and strengthen policy & practice.
  • We will never disclose the content of the report, or identify reporters without prior consultation.
Confidential counseling
Personal support

Tip: Visit our FAQ section to learn more about Confidential Counseling.

Whistle blowing vs. Confidential Counseling

Whistleblowing covers serious misconduct with legal implications and formal timelines. Confidential Counseling helps employees raise concerns early and resolve issues safely — often before whistleblowing becomes necessary.

Why 1for2 Social Innovation?

We combine certified Counselors with a secure, multilingual reporting platform (80+ languages, two-way confidential messaging). Reports are handled with high data privacy and clear status visibility — giving employees trust and organizations clarity.

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Supported by the #1 digital reporting platform: Whistleblower Software.

Ideal for all reporters

The most accessible channel for Confidential Counselor reports and Whistleblowers.
Easily report an incident confidentially or anonymously.

Secure two-way communication following the report, entirely confidential.
High transparency about what happens for the reporter throughout the entire process.

Unlimited users, cases, channels, and languages

Reports can be submitted in a safe and secure environment.
User-friendly for the reporter, with multilingual support, a voice-message option, and clear status and ownership indication.

Recognized and rated by

G2 Usability G2 Support End-to-End Encrypted ISO 27001

Meet our attention givers

Our certified confidential counselors bring professional expertise and genuine human connection. Each counselor is trained to listen without judgment and guide employees through even the most complex situations — whether personal, interpersonal, or organizational.

All our counselors are registered with the professional association for confidential counselors (LVV) and work according to established codes of conduct.

Meet our team

Why certified external confidential counselors matter

Deploying an external Confidential Counselor who meets all requirements is invaluable for any organization. Our Counselors are officially trained, certified, and accredited by Hobéon SKO. They meet the strict standards of the National Association of Confidential Counselors (LVV). This guarantees the knowledge, skills, and professionalism needed to support your organization effectively.

Since January 1, 2024, new national requirements apply:

  • A mandatory exam for basic training
  • Certification as a condition for LVV membership

These changes raise the quality and integrity of the profession. Certified external Counselors offer a safe space for employees, handle sensitive issues with care, and strengthen an ethical work culture.

When you choose our services, you work with Counselors who fully comply with current legal and professional standards. They are equipped with the latest insights and methodologies. This ensures optimal support and a safe environment where employees feel heard and respected.

On our team page, you can get to know our Attention Givers. You can also verify whether your Confidential Counselor is listed in the register

Visit the Hobéon SKO website for this information.

Verify Registrations
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LVV – Dutch National Association of Confidential Counselors

Trust, but verify

Our Confidential Counselors are officially trained, certified, and accredited.

Trusted by thousands of employees

Our Confidential Counselors make a measurable difference. Almost 10,000 employees, volunteers, and contractors are covered, with hundreds guided through sensitive situations. With 98% satisfaction, organizations can count on safe, professional, and effective support.

Employees covered
Confidential Reporters guided
Satisfaction after case closure

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“with 1for2 social innovation, we not only created a safer workplace, but also measurable results. we have seen an increase in employee satisfaction and workplace safety. also, our costs for settlements and legal fees went down significantly. their confidential counselors truly make a difference.”
M. bakker

HR Director

subscriptions START at €392.50 / month

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