Mariia Karpenko
Psychological Counsellor
Verified by It's Complicated
Available for new clients
I am here to support you in reconnecting with yourself and living a more grounded, meaningful life. I use an integrative, trauma-informed approach in both therapy and breathwork, and tailor each session to your needs.
I specialize in:
At a glance
Offers free 30 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Note from MariiaI currently have openings for both long-term therapy and singular breathwork sessions, if you'd like to learn more, feel free to message me!
Usually responds within 2 hours
About me
I’m a psychologist and a breathwork facilitator, with a MSc in Psychology and a MSc in Learning & Development in Organizations - combining experience in psychology with experience in corporate environments. I’ve lived and studied in Ukraine, the UAE, and the Netherlands, and I bring this international perspective into my practice - moving around and working in different settings shaped my understanding of stress, growth, and change in expat professionals.
I believe that therapy is a valuable tool to help you understand yourself better and improve the quality of your life. My goal is to support you and act as a facilitator on your journey, working together to fulfill your needs and goals, break negative patterns, and find new meanings.
Another tool I use in my work is breathwork - sessions of active breathing to rhythmic music, guided and written for you by me. These sessions aim to help you release tension from the body, reduce stress, and restore balance in both body and mind.
Aside from my work, I enjoy singing, reading fantasy and science fiction books, experimenting with cooking recipes and chatting up my friends' cats.
I offer a free consultation so we can see what working together might look like. :)
I speak:
EnglishUkrainianRussian
Location:
Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Approach
Treatment Approaches
BreathworkRecommended for those who want to use breathing techniques to relax, release tension, and gain more control over their emotions.
Integrative therapy Recommended for those who prefer a flexible approach that combines different therapies to meet their unique needs.
Schema therapyRecommended for those who want to break out of negative patterns or "schemas" that they developed early in life and keep repeating.
My work is integrative and client-centered, grounded in Schema Therapy and added on by cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based approaches. Every client is different, so I adapt the approach and techniques we use to your needs and pace.
Together, we look at your current thoughts, behaviors, and relational patterns while also exploring their deeper roots: early experiences, basic needs, and internalized beliefs. This process can help you better understand yourself and open space for change.
I offer a safe space where you can reflect, explore, and grow at your own pace. Having lived in multiple countries and worked in high-pressure environments, I can relate to the complex experiences of expats and professionals navigating stress, identity, and transitions.
It is my intention to support you on your journey of healing and self-discovery to the best of my ability.
Would you like to explore your story with me?
Contact me and we can find the best way to work together.
Experience
• Psychologist & Breathwork Facilitator, Be Seen Psychology
2025 – Present
• HR Specialist, The Hyve
2024 – 2025
• Recruitment Partner & Process Improvement, Van Storm Recruitment
2021 – 2023
• Student Research Assistant, Maastricht University
2018 – 2019
• Volunteer, Centrum Vaktherapie
2017 – 2019
Education
• Certified Breathwork Facilitator
• ISST-Approved Imagery Rescripting, Chairwork & Managing Inner Critic Summer School
• ISST-Approved 40-Hour Schema Therapy Training
• ISST-Approved Complex Trauma and Dissociation Training
• MSc in Psychology
• MSc in Learning & Development
• BSc in Psychology
Services
Intro Call
Free • 30 min • Online
Individual Session
€85 • 50 min • Online
Individual Session
Sliding scale
€65 • 50 min • Online
Breathwork
€85 • 1 hr • Online
Insurances
Private Pay
At a glance
Offers free 30 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Note from MariiaI currently have openings for both long-term therapy and singular breathwork sessions, if you'd like to learn more, feel free to message me!
Usually responds within 2 hours
Next available: Mar 13