Liza Vaino
Psychologist/Gestalt Therapist in Training
Introduction
Hey there!
I can make an educated guess that you are reading it right now because you feel sort of empty and/or don't really like yourself anymore. Or the relationships with other people seem difficult and/or superficial. Or maybe your job sucks. Or maybe you are going through grief and/or loss. Or maybe you feel stuck and you are not sure why.
It would've been nice to "do" something about the pain you are experiencing right now. However, as Gabor Maté writes, the attempt to escape from pain, is what creates more pain.
So, I offer you to face it together. The emptiness, loneliness, numbness, old hurtful patterns, mothers, fathers, or the absence of them. I understand that this invitation might not sound so appealing as the promises to just get rid of it. However, I strongly believe that the only way out of the darkness is through. I will be by your side on this journey, lighting the way ahead, exploring with you, co-regulating, and sometimes frustrating you.
Besides being a psychologist, I am an expat of Estonian-Russian origin who has been living in the Netherlands for the last 8 years. Reading, art, music, activism, raves, mindfulness, nature, animals, sports, cooking, and friends are the things that fill my heart with joy. I look forward to meeting you!
Online therapy
Qualifications and registrations
Registered Psychologist [Nederlands Instituut van Psychologen, (NIP)], license number 233558
Gestalt Psychotherapist, Dutch Institute for Gestalt Psychotherapy, Amsterdam (Ongoing)
Therapy of Trauma Course (120 hours), advanced training, LifePractic
MSc in Clinical Psychology, Erasmus University Rotterdam
BA in Psychology, Leiden University
Specialisations
- 1. Trauma
- 2. Anxiety
- 3. Depression
- 4. Burn-out
- 5. Therapy for Expats
- 6. Self-Confidence
- 7. Relationships
Specialisations and Expertises
You are a dynamic, ever-changing creature with own way of approaching life. This is why we co-create our treatment plan to discover what will be useful for you in this given moment. I combine gestalt, cognitive-behavioral, existential, mindfulness, and art-therapy modalities to tailor my approach to your needs.De meest behandelde klachten in mijn praktijk:
1. Relationship issues: I support clients in noticing the hidden dynamics at play in their relationships. By bringing these patterns into awareness, they can reconnect with themselves, clarify what truly matters to them, and start making relationship choices that reflect their values.
3. Depression: Together, we look at what is contributing to your depression. I offer a lot of space for you to be your authentic self, without needing to pretend to be cheerful or optimistic.
4. Self-confidence challenges: I help clients get to know themselves more fully: both the parts they show to the world and the parts they keep in the shadow. Through this deeper understanding, they can meet themselves with greater compassion rather than judgment.
Issues I can help with
- Abuse
- Anger management
- Anxiety
- Being a perfectionist
- Bereavement, grief, loss
- Burnout
- Cultural adjustment difficulties
- Depression
- Expat issues
- Fear
- Homesickness
- HSP - highly sensitive person
- Insecurity
- Life-meaning questions
- Loneliness
- Loss of meaning
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Relationship issues
- Self confidence
- Setting boundaries
- Stress
- Study problems
- Trauma
- Workplace stress
Fees
I believe that mental health support should be accessible to everyone. Therefore, I offer reduced rates for financially struggling students, unemployed, and people with low income. Please reach out if you find youreself in such position and we will try to find a rate that will be avaliable for you.
Some of the insurances also cover private therapy sesions. Please reach out to your insurance provider to see whether they would cover such services.
Availability (Opening hours)
| monday | - |
| tuesday | - |
| wednesday | 10-17 |
| thursday | 10-17 |
| friday | 10-17 in person sessions |
| saturday | - |
| sunday | - |
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