Carlotta Alessandra Ghirardelli
Psychologist
I’m here to walk alongside you through life’s challenges, offering empathy & a space where you can truly be yourself. Together, we’ll untangle your experiences, uncover your inner strength & find clarity to move forward
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About me
Originally from Italy, I’ve spent over 14 years in China and more than four years in the Netherlands. These experiences have shaped my understanding of identity, belonging, and the unique challenges that come with living abroad. I bring this perspective into my work, offering a compassionate and holistic approach to therapy.
I became a therapist out of a strong belief in the healing power of human connection. For me, therapy is not just about solving problems but about helping you reconnect with your own strength and create meaningful change. Together, we’ll explore your experiences and work towards what feels authentic and fulfilling for you.
I support individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, stress, life transitions, and different forms of dependency—whether involving substances, relationships, or behaviors that feel difficult to manage. In our sessions, you'll find a safe, supportive space to reflect, grow, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
Languages I speak: English, Italian, Spanish
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Approach
When you enter this space, you’ll be met with warmth and understanding—welcomed as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms or labels. Your experiences, strengths, and emotions are at the center of our work. Together, we’ll explore the challenges you're facing and build clarity, self-awareness, and resilience in a space where you feel truly heard and supported.
A key part of the process involves slowing down and tuning into what’s happening for you in the present moment—your thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations. This experiential focus, rooted in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), helps us gently explore and release difficult feelings, creating room for new insights and lasting change.
I take a integrative and evidence-based approach, combining Emotion-Focused Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Mindfulness, self-acceptance, and emotional awareness guide our work as we explore how past experiences shape your present and find new ways of living that feel more balanced, meaningful, and true to you.
Experience
Licensed Psychologist registered with the Nederlands Instituut voor Psychologen, PSYCHOLOOG NIP® number: 246979
Owner of HealingMinds Therapy, a private psychology practice https://www.healing-minds-therapy.com/
Psychologist Volunteer at AllEars Amsterdam
Internship at Mainline Foundation For People Who Use Drugs
Education
Training in Emotion-Focused Therapy with Dr. Robert Elliott at the Southern California Institute of Emotion-Focused Therapy
Training in Compassion Focused Therapy with Dr. Gilbert & Dr. Tirch
Foundations of Trauma-Informed Therapy
Certified Harm Reduction Full Course
Certified Mental Health Interventions For People Who Use Drugs Full Course
Certified ChemSex Harm Reduction Course
Master of Science in Clinical Psychology Cum Laude, Leiden University
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of Amsterdam
Services
Intro Call
Individual Session
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