Therapy
My personal approach
No one fits neatly into a box, and neither does my integrative therapy style. Instead, I draw from a variety of approaches to tailor sessions to your unique needs. Therapy with me is collaborative, scientific, and deeply compassionate. I provide a safe, judgment-free space to support you in exploring topics such as sexuality, societal pressures, or navigating ENM and poly relationships.
Book a first session to get to know each other. It’s free of charge, I have no waiting list and there’s no referral required.
Who my therapy is for
There may be many reasons why you might be looking for a therapist, and your experience is unique. I offer English-speaking therapy in Leiden and online, working mainly with expats, international students, and LGBTQIA+ clients.
Bloomwave Practice offers support for a range of concerns. I can help you with:
- Depression →
- Anxiety →
- Burn-out →
- Trauma
- General life guidance
- Perfectionism and fear of failure
- Low self-esteem and insecurity
- Relationship difficulties (including poly/ENM relationships)
- Sexuality and identity exploration
My evidence-based approaches to therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Helping you identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours, while learning helpful practical strategies for dealing with challenges.
Schema
Therapy
Addressing deep-rooted patterns and beliefs that developed during childhood, using a range of techniques designed to help you break free and develop healthier ways of coping with life.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Working on learning to accept difficult emotions rather than fighting or repressing them, while focusing on building a meaningful life guided by your values.
Holistic Therapy
My approach combines a variety of techniques and approaches to create a treatment specific to you. Taking your whole self into account, rather than focusing on a single symptom.
Humanist Approach
Emphasizing personal growth and finding meaning in life by helping you understand and accept yourself through unconditional positive regard.
LGBTQ+ Affirmative Approach
My practice aims to create a safe space for LGBTQ+/queer individuals, making sure you feel seen, accepted and understood. Note that I do not provide specialized care.
What my clients say
“Laura is amazing, as someone who intellectualises their feelings and experiences, finding a good psychologist is sometimes very difficult. However, Laura was heaven sent and has really helped me actually feel my feelings and process my traumas while also working on my triggers and coping mechanisms. Cannot recommend her enough. Thank you, Laura!”
– TK
“I had a very good experience with Laura. She is professional but also makes you feel very comfortable and made me realise things about myself that I still think about/use to this day (which is the first time this has happened for me in therapy). To me, this shows that Laura really listens to her clients.”
– ND
“Having tried various therapists in the past, I came in with feeling a little uneasy and curious to see how Laura from Bloomwave would address my issues and working together through therapy. I am a 22 year old female and I am extremely satisfied with my experience. In the past i often felt like I was not able to be fully understood. But with Laura I felt not only understood but also pulled out of my perceptions to think more critically and understand myself even better. Very professional and very good with helping one find comfort in the session environment. I hope to continue working with her for many sessions to come for my foreseeable future.”
– IW
