Giordano de Miranda
Psychologist
I aim to make people feel heard and understood as we work together to overcome life’s difficulties. My person-centered approach focuses on building insight, resilience, and self-compassion.
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About me
I studied psychology at the University of Amsterdam, and further at the Erasmus University of Rotterdam, where I specialized in the area of mental healthcare. Brazil is my country of origin, but as the son of a diplomat, I grew up as an expat in 7 different countries. This upbringing has given me a strong affinity to work with clients who are struggling with the challenges of adjusting to a new environmet, where one doesn’t feel a sense of belonging (yet).
I have worked with teenagers and young adults, providing psychological support through in-person, anonymous conversations - with issues ranging from self esteem and depression, addiction and anxiety, and struggles with relationships and academic functioning. I also have experience as a helpline psychologist, helping LGBTQIA+ refugees with the difficulties they faced in their daily life as they navigate the process of integrating into a new society.
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Approach
My approach to counselling emphasizes mindfulness, connection, and our inherent strengths. I aim to build a partnership with my client wherein they can explore how their past experiences have shaped them, address the challenges they face in the present moment, and together develop a plan to overcome these challenges and build the life they deserve.
I see therapy as an organic relationship where we can use many different tools to shine a light on our needs, desires, and fears. Through a process of mindful examination, with an attitude of open-minded curiosity, we gain insight into the patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that make up our life, and develop the skills and courage to shape them towards a better alignment. I value genuine connection and authentic expression as guiding principles for both therapy and our relationships with the people in our lives.
My practice is well suited to anyone who feels displaced or disconnected. Whether you are neurodivergent, an immigrant, queer, or have struggles with identity, relationships, addiction, sexuality, anxiety, or depression; your experiences will be centered and respected.
Experience
Choices Support Center, Amsterdam - Support Psychologist
June 2025 - December 2025
Providing psychological support to LGBTQ+ asylum seekers.
Neuroscience of Addiction Lab at Erasmus University, Rotterdam - Research Internship
February 2024 - July 2024
Assisting with the organization and recruitment for the ongoing research project “Blowing Minds: the associations between cognition, mental health and cannabis use” and writing my master thesis on data gathered in this project.
@Ease, Amsterdam - Volunteer
January 2022 - December 2024
Providing psychological support in conversations with teenagers and young adults.
Education
Erasmus University, Rotterdam - MSc Clinical Psychology
Graduated 2024
Master thesis: “Highs to Lows: The Role of Personality in the Relationship between Cannabis Use and Anxiety”
University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam - BSc Psychology
Graduated 2021
Specialization in Clinical Psychology.
Bachelor thesis: “The Relationship between Mindfulness and Emotional Processing with Attention Regulation as a Potential Mediator”
Services
Individual Session
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