Des | Psychologist

Introduction

I’m Dessy, a psychologist with a genuine curiosity for people — their stories, emotions, and resilience.
I work with adults who struggle with anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, or emotional overwhelm, and who are ready to reconnect with themselves on a deeper level.

Growing up in a multicultural environment has taught me that there is no single way to be human.
I respect each person’s background, identity, and life journey, and I see therapy as a collaborative process where honesty, safety, and understanding come first.

In my sessions, I combine evidence-based methods — such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Schema Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) — with a warm, intuitive presence.

Together, we explore not only the symptoms but also the deeper layers beneath them: unmet needs, old beliefs, and the patterns that silently shape your life.

I work with a wide range of issues, including:

• Anxiety, panic, and chronic worrying

• Trauma and post-traumatic stress

• Relationship and attachment difficulties

• Emotional regulation problems

• Perfectionism, guilt, and self-criticism

• Addiction recovery and identity rebuilding

My approach is both psychological and human.
We work with your thoughts and behaviours, but also with your body, emotions, and personal meaning.
Sometimes therapy takes place online, sometimes in nature — wherever you feel most at ease.
Through this process, you learn not to fight your emotions but to understand them, to make space for what hurts, and to rediscover trust in your own strength.

I offer therapy in English, Dutch, and Bulgarian, and I work with clients from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.

Whether you live in the Netherlands or abroad, therapy with me is an opportunity to slow down, reflect, and grow into the person you were always meant to be.