Amsterdam Psychologist – Counseling and Therapy for Internationals
Cross-Cultural and Inclusive | In Person and Online
English and Italian speaking Psychologist Amsterdam
Individual counseling and therapy for adults in Amsterdam and online.
- NIP registered psychologist
- PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience
- Amsterdam Oud Zuid office
Licensed Psychologist | PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience
My areas of expertise
Individual counseling and therapy for adults. Life, at times, can present us with challenges and difficulties that feel hard to face or overcome. Whether you are going through a period of emotional distress, a significant life transition, or simply feeling that something is not quite right, I am here to support you and work together.
- Anxiety & Stress
- Anxiety, panic attacks, overthinking, perfectionism, work-life balance
- Emotional Wellbeing
- Burnout, emotional distress, depression, grief and loss, emotional trauma
- Relationships & Family
- Relationship challenges, communication difficulties, intercultural relationships, family conflict, boundaries, divorce and separation
- Life Transitions
- Life transitions, career transitions, relocation stress and adjustment, cultural adjustment, mixed cultural background, growing up between cultures, perimenopause and menopause
- Parenting
- Parenting challenges, family transitions, co-parenting, postnatal adjustment
- Inclusive Practice
- LGBTQ+ affirming, culturally sensitive, a welcoming space for all backgrounds and identities
- Academia & Research
- PhD stress, academic uncertainty, imposter syndrome, academic burnout, career transitions, relocation for research positions. I have a good knowledge of academic life, having completed a PhD and worked as postdoctoral researcher across different academic institutions.
Working with an International Mindset
I work with internationals, expats and professionals living in Amsterdam or across the Netherlands, offering an open, internationally informed perspective, shaped by years of living and working in Europe, Central America and Asia. I bring a culturally sensitive, inclusive and person-centred approach to every session, in English or in Italian.
About Dr. Laura Fontanari
Licensed psychologist and PhD in cognitive neuroscience with over ten years supporting internationals. Neuroscience-informed, human-centred practice in English and Italian.
I studied psychology at the University of Padua and completed my PhD at CIMeC, University of Trento. I worked in research in Italy and at the Donders Institute in Nijmegen, and as a psychologist in international cooperation projects in Guatemala and the Philippines. I moved to Amsterdam in 2015.
Registrations and memberships
- Nederlands Instituut van Psychologen (NIP) n. 242019
- Ordine degli Psicologi della Provincia di Trento n. 852
- Dutch healthcare provider codes: AGB practice 94069123 · AGB provider 94118771
- Association for Contextual Behavioral Science
Contact me
You can schedule a session by emailing me or calling. If I miss your call, please send me an email so I can follow up promptly.
- Mail[email protected]
- Phone+31 (0) 685069130
- Practice in AmsterdamSophialaan 21, 1075 BL
1075 BL Amsterdam
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Testimonials
“Asking for help is a big thing for me yet Laura made it feel completely natural and easy. She kept our sessions focussed, set clear goals and milestones, and challenged my thought processes in a considerate and constructive way.”
A., UK
“I really enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and I felt comfortable speaking without judgment. I learned to deal better with my emotions.”
V., Italy
“I worked through that successfully, with Laura’s warm, professional and welcoming approach.”
E., UK
Practical information
This is an independent practice in Amsterdam Oud Zuid, in English and Italian.
Meet at my practice in Amsterdam, online, or a mix of both. Online sessions run on secure, encrypted video. Switching is always possible, even on the same day.
Confidential care, with encrypted online sessions, email and files through Proton.
€125 per 50-minutes session, paid by bank transfer or Tikkie. This practice is not contracted with Dutch health insurers. Supplementary insurance may cover part of the cost, and many international insurers reimburse therapy. Check with your insurer.
Working hours
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
09:00–17:00 (last session starting at 16:00)
Monday
Online sessions only, between 10:00 and 14:00