Amanda Moreira Joao

Speaking from experience, living as an international- living between worlds- makes you feel less grounded. More uncertain of where to belong, disenchanted, disheartened, distressed.

But a moment of struggle or withdrawing, can become the beginning of the next beautiful chapter. One where you embrace your process of self discovery, orientation, exploration, and renewal.

My mission is to help you feel connected with yourself, your story, and your future in your new home. There are no easy shortcuts, no ready made solutions, but I am here to help as your guide through your personal transformation.

What is it like working with me? We meet weekly for 60 minutes. I design the sessions to provide a cozy, supportive, and non-judgmental environment, encouraging you to share your struggles. We will focus on helping you navigate the challenges which are associated with or worsened by immigration, expatriation, or living in a multicultural environment. Using a variety of tools from cognitive behavioral therapies, personally curated to suit your challenges, I help you bloom again

What can I expect from the first session? The appointment is free of charge. When you book an exploration session, we have a 60 minute talk to discuss your request, your story, your expectations, and my expectations. Through this we find our whether we are a good match to help you navigate your challenges.

Expat Counsellor- Children, youth & adults Self-employed – Bloom Expat Care/ 05-2022- • Expertise in helping adults overcome their challenges related to immigration by supporting with exploration, reconnection, and renewal. • Psychological support for children, and youth (experience with ages 7-15), supporting their developing self-esteem, social and emotional abilities

Teacher in the Bachelor’s in Psychology University of Leiden & University of Amsterdam/ 08-2021 – 08-2024 • Instructed various courses (for example statistics, academic writing, and clinical psychology). Assisted in running the course Addiction and Compulsive Disorder for 2024. Inspired students through enthusiastic classroom engagement, never rated below a 4,3 out of 5 in student satisfaction surveys. • Mentored about 50 students over two years, providing guidance or support for: academic difficulties, personal problems, career direction, and crisis management.

I have trained as a psychologist in the Netherlands, with a programme specialised in cognitive-behavioral methodology. -> Leiden University Rsc. Msc. in Clinical and Health Psychology