Phone: 06 34779318
Meet Gabriela
Hello there, my name is Gabriela and I’m a clinical psychologist offering therapy in Rotterdam or online to the international community in the Netherlands. I work in English and Portuguese.
I was born and raised in Brazil and moved to the Netherlands in 2015 to study Psychology. Having moved abroad myself, I understand the unique challenges that come with building a life in a new country — from cultural differences and language barriers to loneliness and identity shifts.
Over the years, I’ve worked with students and expats from many different backgrounds, helping them navigate these experiences. My approach is warm, open, trauma-informed and culturally-sensitive — combining active listening, compassion, and a touch of humour.
Together, we can explore your experiences, understand what’s been holding you back, and find new ways to grow and heal.
Specializing in Anxiety, Burnout, and Expat Experiences
Anxiety
Burnout
Identity & Belonging
Anxiety can present itself in many different ways. It can be in rumination, worrying, feeling that something bad is about to happen, or in body tension (e.g. chronic neck or shoulder pain with no physical cause), chest pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, or nausea.
Burnout is a debilitating and often overwhelming experience. Initially subtle, it can gradually impair your cognitive function, diminish your self-esteem, and disrupt your emotional balance. As a result, you may not recognise yourself anymore.
When we struggle to understand or accept who we are, or if we are living life according to someone else's values and beliefs, it can lead to feelings of self-criticism, loneliness, low self-esteem, isolation, relationship problems, or an overall dissatisfaction with life.