Alexandra Top
Psychologist
In a safe and supportive space, we will explore your struggles, understand them, and work together to find your path forward.
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About me
I am a psychologist and integrative psychotherapist (I.T.) with a background in Clinical Neuropsychology. I offer online and in-person therapy in Groningen. I work with adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, ongoing stress, self-confidence difficulties, or recurring relationship patterns. Many of the people I support feel overwhelmed, stuck, or lost, even if they are functioning well on the outside. Having lived and trained abroad, I am familiar with the emotional challenges that can come with relocation, cultural adjustment, and building a life in a new country. I regularly work with English and Romanian speaking clients, including expats and international students navigating transitions, identity questions, or emotional overwhelm. I view psychotherapy as both a science and a relational practice. Evidence-based approaches provide an important foundation, but meaningful change happens through the therapeutic relationship. I aim to create a warm, non-judgmental space where we can explore your experiences with curiosity, empathy, and at a pace that feels right for you.
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Location:
Media Gallery
Approach
"Therapy is a gift. It is a chance to finally be heard, understood, and supported." — Bessel van der Kolk
You might be here because anxiety keeps your mind racing, perfectionism doesn't give you a break, grief feels overwhelming, or familiar relationship patterns keep playing out. Perhaps you're facing a major life transition, feeling disconnected from those around you, or sensing that something needs to shift..even if you can't quite name it. Whatever brought you here, I want you to know: your struggles make complete sense. We don't develop in isolation. We're profoundly shaped by our relationships, experiences, and environments . What you're experiencing isn't random or proof that something's wrong with you—it's a meaningful response to your unique life story.
How We'll Work Together I create a space where you can reconnect with your authentic self, meeting you with curiosity. I'm trained in integrative psychotherapy, which means I draw from multiple evidence-based approaches—including CBT, ACT, and psychodynamic therapy—tailoring our work to fit your specific needs and circumstances. Beyond any technique, I believe deeply in the healing power of authentic connection. The relationship we build is the heart of therapy. Real transformation happens not just through what we discuss, but through what happens between us—a genuine encounter where you can be fully seen, understood, and accepted exactly as you are. My practice warmly welcomes everyone, including LGBTQ+ individuals.
Together will work on: Understanding Your Story: How did these patterns emerge? What purpose have they served in your life? Exploring Relational Roots: How have your relationships and environments shaped your inner world? Building New Capacities: Developing self-compassion, resilience, and ways of being that truly serve you now. Finding Your Path Forward: I walk alongside you as you discover your own unique way
I have experience working with:
- anxiety and panic attacks
- burnout
- procrastination, fear of failure, perfectionism
- negative automatic thoughts
- expat life challenges
- life transitions
- relationships
- emotion-regulation skills
- social skills
- low self-esteem
- early traumatic experiences
- grief & loss
I offer individual sessions in English and Romanian online and in Groningen, with people of all ages. Send me a message to set up a free 15-min call!
Experience
- Private practice owner (https://www.growfromwithintherapy.nl/) -Educational Counsellor, Upgrade Education, Bucharest, Romania -Research Assistant, Sexual Psychophysiology Laboratory, Groningen, the Netherlands -Research Assistant, Eating Disorders Lab, Groningen, the Netherlands -Content Researcher, Humanitarian NeuropsychProject, Groningen, the Netherlands
Education
-MSc in Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands -Integrative Psychotherapy, Romanian Association of Integrative Psychotherapy, Bucharest, Romania -BSc in Psychology, Minor in Culture and Cognition, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands -Training Elements of Psychosomatic Therapy -Training Relationships and Developmental Stages
Services
Intro Call
Individual Session
Students & Unemployed
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