Alexandra-Maria Iurian, MA

Psychologist

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“I work with expats and internationals who look like they're managing life on the outside but feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in overthinking on the inside, starting by regulating the nervous system, then using Schema Therapy, CBT, and ACT to work through the deeper patterns behind anxiety, relationship struggles, burnout, and low self-esteem. My goal is to help you move from just understanding your struggles to actually transforming them into lasting, practical change in your daily life.”

About Me

I am a psychologist registered with the Netherlands Institute of Psychologists (NIP). I trained as a psychologist at Babeș-Bolyai University, and I've built my practice around Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, with additional training in Schema Therapy, ACT, and Nervous System Regulation. I didn't become a therapist by accident. I've had my own periods of feeling lost, moments where life looked fine from the outside but felt heavy on the inside. Going through that shaped the way I show up for my clients today: with depth and real care, not just technique. I know what it's like to carry things quietly, and I know how much it can change everything to finally be met with understanding. I especially love working with people who seem to "have it all together" but are quietly struggling with self-doubt, overthinking, or emotional overwhelm, because I understand that gap between the outside and the inside very personally. What matters most to me is helping people not just understand their struggles intellectually, but actually feel the shift in their daily lives.

Approach

My work is integrative and tailored to your needs, combining: -Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) -Schema Therapy -Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) -Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) -Clinical Hypnosis -Nervous System Regulation This allows us to work both on understanding your patterns and creating real change in your daily life.

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Maastricht, Netherlands

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Schema Therapy
A therapy that identifies deep, long-standing emotional patterns (schemas) formed in childhood and works to change the ones that cause recurring problems.
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Relationship Counselling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Psychoeducation
Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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MBCT (Mindfulness-Based CBT)
A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
A structured therapy that combines cognitive behavioural techniques with mindfulness, designed to help people regulate intense emotions, tolerate distress, and improve relationships.
ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.
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Works With:

Adults
Couples
Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Cross-Cultural
The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.
Depression
A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.
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Eating Disorders
A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.
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Young Adult Issues
The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Performance
The psychological factors (confidence, focus, pressure management) that influence how well a person performs in sport, academics, the arts, or work.
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Identity & Self-Image
A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.