Therapy with Olivia

Rewiring how you Think, Feel & Act with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most widely used, research-based approaches for improving mental health. At its core, CBT helps you understand how your thoughts, emotions and behaviors are deeply connected – and how shifting unhelpful thinking can create real change in how you feel and respond.

Many of us experience negative automatic thoughts – quick and unconscious patterns that fuel anxiety, low mood, and self-doubt. While we might notice unhelpful behaviors like procrastination or overthinking; the beliefs that are driving them go unnoticed.

Awareness of your thought patterns is the first step toward change. From there, you can rewrite unhelpful narratives and create space for more self-compassionate inner dialogue. You spend so much time in your mind – you deserve to make it a kinder place to be!

Mindfulness offers a powerful way to reconnect with your body and anchor yourself in the present moment. The mind and body are always in conversation – emotions often show up as tension and discomfort before you even name them.

Mindfulness invites you to slow down, notice what’s happening inside, and meet it with curiosity instead of judgment. Through simple practices like breathing exercises and body scans, you can settle your nervous system, quiet the mental noise, and come back to centre.

Your Body is Always Speaking.
Mindfulness Helps You Listen.

You’re Made of Many Parts.
All of them Matter.

We all carry different parts inside us – each with its own feelings, needs, and beliefs. Sometimes they work together. Other times, they pull you in opposite directions, leaving you feeling torn. You might notice this when think:

“Part of me craves change… but another part is afraid to let go.”

Parts Work (Voice Dialogue) helps you tune into these inner voices. Rather than pushing them aside, you create space to listen – honoring the unmet needs, fears, and protective role each part holds. By meeting yourself with this gentle understanding, you can cultivate greater self-awareness, compassion, and inner peace.

 FAQs

  • If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, overwhelm, low self-worth, or the effect of past trauma — you are not alone. Many of us grew up without sufficient guidance on how to tend to our emotional worlds. Therapy supports you in making sense of intense emotions, gently shifting old patterns, and finding your way back to a more grounded, authentic version of yourself. Reaching out is a brave and powerful step forward!

  • As a Psychologist, I provide a safe, judgment-free space where you can be truly seen, heard, and understood. With warmth and proven methods, I’ll guide you in understanding your mind and habits – so you can release what no longer serves you, and build the life you want.

  • Healing isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. We’ll move at a pace that feels right for you. Some people notice shifts within a few sessions; while others need a bit more time. We’re often working with patterns shaped over decades. Change is absolutely possible and requires consistency, patience and care.

  • An inviting space where all parts of you are welcome and met with compassion. I’ll regularly check with you on your progress, invite honest feedback, and make sure our sessions stay aligned with your needs and goals. Everything you share is confidential. I follow the professional code and privacy laws set by the Nederlands Instituut van Psychologen (NIP).

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