About Me Psychologist Netherlands

If you are reading this, you probably are interested whether we can be a fit for working together. Well, hello! I am Aleksandr, an English, Russian and Lithuanian-speaking psychologist and a mindfulness trainer. I work with clients all around the Netherlands – Rotterdam, The Hague, Amsterdam, Leiden and other areas. Likewise, I also work online with clients from around the world.

Psychology always fascinated me. Although I also have interests in research, I was often puzzled with more practical questions. Why is this person anxious/angry/sad? Why is this person acting the way he/she does? And for all sake, how can it be better?

This fascination eventually led me to clinical psychology and, more specifically, to cognitive-behavioural therapy. I was amazed by how clearly it allows you to see the problem and recognize the ways to make a change for the better. But, in itself, it wasn’t enough for me – something was missing. The answer came a bit later when I got introduced by my supervisor to mindfulness. In the world of “do-betters” and “do-fasters”, mindfulness provides a needed open space to explore and approach. It teaches you of being a bit kinder, a bit more compassionate to yourself and others. And this ‘a bit’ actually creates some much more freedom and space to breathe.

In my work, I try to adapt my knowledge and my skills to the needs of the person in front of me. And not the other way around – everyone’s situation is different; everyone has different thoughts, feelings and values. So often it comes to exploring it together, seeing it for what it is, and then deciding on ways to make it better. And if life taught me anything, it is the fact that there is always a possibility of a bit happier, kinder, more fulfilling life.

Experience

2018 - Present

Mindfulness trainer

Leading mindfulness groups both privately (South Holland and Online) and while collaborating with MindfulnessFabriek. Training in group, individual and couple settings.

2019 - Present

Psychologist

Together with my clients, finding ways to solve their oncoming psychological problems. Helping them to better deal with feelings of anxiety, depression and stress. Providing services in Rotterdam, South Holland and Online.

2017

Mindfulness teacher (children and adolescence)

Working with kids of ages from 5 to 12 years old. Responsible for mindfulness program development and implementation. Teaching kids how to calm down, manage emotions, solve communication problems and improve their feeling of self-esteem.

Education

2021

Schema Therapy (training)

An ISST-certified training course in Schema Therapy (ST)

2015/2017 - Present

Postgraduate Training Course in Psychotherapy (CBT)

Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (Lithuania)

2018-2019

Clinical psychology (MA)

Leiden University (The Netherlands)

2016-2017

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy

Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (Lithuania)

2010-2015

Psychology (BA)

Mykolo Romerio University (Lithuania)

In media

Apps

2019. Together with a colleague, Paulius Rakštikas, we created a mindfulness meditation app Pauzė (Pause). Read more about it here (in Lithuanian).

Projects & research

2021. Together with a multidisciplinary team of professionals, we developed a training materials aimed at improving emotional well-being of employees (specifically teachers). It was nearly a year-long project, during which we researched, developed materials, led teachers through the training both online and live. We also published a research, investigating the benefits of this training on our target group in Journal of Complexity in Health Sciences, see here: https://doi.org/10.21595/chs.2021.22327.

Read more about the project here (in Lithuanian)

2022. Together with colleagues, we developed an extensive manual for working with Problematic Use of Internet (PUI). It was a year-long project, during which we researched the PUI topic and developed a set of guidelines for teachers and social workers on how to notice, assess, conceptualize, intervene and prevent excessive use of internet (including problematic gaming and use of social media).

Video report here. The extensive professional manual available for free here (in Lithuanian).

Podcasts

2022 January, March. I have participated as a guest on Latvian Radio, talking about how to express compassion, and how to understand truth in the light of personal bias (both in Russian)

2022 June. Together with Erasmus University students (Student Confidential Person Network) we recorded a podcast episode about active listening.

In news

2022 March. I have given an interview to a Lithuanian newspaper for Russian-speakers about anxiety and panic attacks.

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The therapist offers you an impartial viewpoint that is unbiased and neutral.

When you ask family or friends for guidance, remember that their opinions are subjective and reflect their thoughts. A psychologist offers you a fair and impartial perspective.

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It helps you become aware of yourself.

You get self-knowledge from consulting a psychologist, which is another advantage. Your psychologist will assist you in understanding your thoughts, feelings, and emotions and determine your strengths and shortcomings. They aid in your self-strengthening.

He provides you a place that allows you to talk to someone who won’t pass judgment on you.

Every person needs someone who will listen to them without passing judgment. A psychologist provides a safe zone where you can express yourself without worrying about being judged. He supports you and gives you an unbiased ear.

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Conclusion

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