Alexandra Top, MSc

Psychologist

“Compassionate expat psychologist trained in integrative psychotherapy. Using evidence-based interventions, we’ll work to address the roots of your struggles, cultivate self-compassion, and highlight your strengths.”

About Me

I am a psychologist and integrative psychotherapist (I.T.) with a background in Clinical Neuropsychology. I offer online and in-person therapy in Groningen. I work with adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, ongoing stress, self-confidence difficulties, or recurring relationship patterns. Many of the people I support feel overwhelmed, stuck, or lost, even if they are functioning well on the outside. Having lived and trained abroad, I am familiar with the emotional challenges that can come with relocation, cultural adjustment, and building a life in a new country. I regularly work with English and Romanian speaking clients, including expats and internationals navigating transitions, identity questions, or emotional overwhelm. I view psychotherapy as both a science and a relational practice. Evidence-based approaches provide an important foundation, but meaningful change happens through the therapeutic relationship. I aim to create a warm, non-judgmental space where we can explore your experiences with curiosity, empathy, and at a pace that feels right for you.

Approach

I take an integrative approach, combining evidence-based techniques such as CBT, ACT, and psychodynamic therapy, tailored to your unique needs. My focus is on creating a safe, collaborative space where you feel seen, heard, and understood because meaningful change happens through the therapeutic relationship as much as through the techniques we use. In our sessions, we will explore your thoughts, emotions, and patterns to understand how they developed. We will build practical skills to manage anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm. Together, we will strengthen self-compassion, resilience, and confidence. We will also navigate relationships, life transitions, and challenges in a way that feels authentic for you. I offer individual sessions in English and Romanian online and in Groningen, with people of all ages. Send me a message to set up a free 15-min call!

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Basic Information

Groningen, Netherlands

Services

I have experience working with: - anxiety and panic attacks - burnout - procrastination, fear of failure, perfectionism - negative automatic thoughts - expat life challenges - life transitions - relationships - emotion-regulation skills - social skills - low self-esteem - early traumatic experiences - grief & loss

Services Offered:

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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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Stress Management
Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.
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Integrative Psychotherapy
An approach that draws on multiple therapeutic models, tailored to the individual, rather than following a single method.
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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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Works With:

•Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Codependency
A relational pattern in which a person's sense of identity and self-worth becomes excessively tied to caring for or controlling another person, often at their own expense.
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Control Issues
A persistent need to control situations, people, or outcomes, typically driven by underlying anxiety, fear of uncertainty, or past experiences of helplessness.
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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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Grief, Loss & Bereavement
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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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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Relocation / Expat
The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.
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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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Professional Title:

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Psychologist
A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.

Qualifications

MSc Clinical Neuropsychology

Masters

University of Groningen

Year: 2023

BSc Psychology

Bachelor

University of Groningen

Year: 2022

Training in Integrative Psychotherapy

ARPI (Romanian Association of Integrative Psychotherapy)

Year: 2024

Registrations

Netherlands Instituut van Psychologen (NIP)

Psychologist

Service Area

Grow from Within

In-person & Online

Binnenstad

Groningen, Groningen

Netherlands