Vassia

Mrs Vassia Sarantopoulou

Psychotherapist

“As a psychologist with over 20 years of experience, I am dedicated to helping individuals understand themselves deeply, heal long-standing patterns, and build a more authentic and fulfilling life. My work focuses on perfectionism anxiety, burnout, emotional deprivation, and the challenges faced by internationals living away from home. I believe that therapy should feel safe, empowering, and practical. My mission is to offer a space where clients feel seen, supported, and guided toward sustainable change, not through pressure or quick fixes, but through curiosity, compassion, and meaningful insight.”

About Me

I’m Vassia Sarantopoulou, a psychologist and psychotherapist supporting individuals who feel stuck in perfectionism, chronic stress, and emotional exhaustion. My work is grounded in Schema Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and a holistic, compassionate approach that helps clients reconnect with their values, their inner strength, and their sense of meaning. Many of the people I work with are high-achievers, internationals, and professionals navigating big transitions—burnout, relocation, relationship changes, or moments where life no longer feels aligned. I help them untangle painful patterns such as self-criticism, over-responsibility, people-pleasing, and the fear of not being "enough." Together, we build emotional resilience, cultivate self-compassion, and create sustainable change, so that they can stop surviving and start living with clarity, balance, and joy.

Approach

I work integratively, combining Schema Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and evidence-based tools from trauma-informed and holistic practices. My approach goes beyond symptom reduction; together, we explore the roots of emotional patterns: your beliefs, unmet needs, relational wounds, and coping modes. I work like a compassionate guide: firm when it’s needed, gentle when it matters, and always attuned to your pace. Each session balances emotional exploration with concrete strategies so you leave with both clarity and practical tools. My goal is to help you build emotional resilience, reconnect with your authentic self, and create a life that feels balanced, meaningful, and genuinely yours.
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Basic Information

Services

I offer individual psychotherapy for adults navigating burnout, anxiety, perfectionism, relationship struggles, and major life transitions. I specialize in working with high-achieving professionals and internationals who want to break free from overthinking, harsh self-criticism, and cycles of exhaustion. Sessions can take place online or in person in the Netherlands, depending on your needs and location. I also run group programs and workshops focused on Burnout Recovery, Reinvention and Overcoming Perfectionism. Whether you are looking for short-term support or deeper long-term work, I provide a structured, compassionate, and culturally sensitive therapeutic space to help you move forward with courage and clarity.

Services Offered:

  • •Psychotherapy
  • •Individual Therapy
  • •Stress Management
  • •Schema Therapy
  • •CBT
  • •Corporate Workshops
  • •Online Therapy
  • •Personal Development
  • •Relationship Counseling
  • •Supervision

Works With:

  • •Adults
  • •Individuals
  • •Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • •Anxiety
  • •Stress / Burnout
  • •Mood Disorder
  • •Trauma

Professional Title:

  • •Psychotherapist

Qualifications

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Leiden University

International Society of Schema Therapy

International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Registrations

Netherlands Instituut van Psychologen (NIP)

Psychologist

Service Area

AntiLoneliness Leiden

In-person & Online

Leiden, South Holland

Netherlands

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