Marina Pacini
Marina Pacini is a compassionate psychologist with a calm, structured approach to guiding people through life’s challenges. She specializes in helping individuals manage anxiety, navigate cultural transitions, and handle personal relationships, while also offering support in areas such as grief and emotional regulation. Marina brings her personal experience of moving from Barcelona to the Netherlands into her work, offering a nuanced understanding of cultural challenges. She is currently expanding her expertise in perinatal psychology, which encompasses the journey from conception to the early years of parenthood, including sensitive areas like abortion, premature birth, and postpartum experiences.
About Marina
Educational background
- Bachelor in Clinical Psychology, Universitat de Barcelona (2017)
- Master in General Healthcare Psychology, Universitat Abat Oliba CEU (2020)
- Problem Solving Brief Therapy training, Brief Therapy Center Palo Alto, CA (2018)
- Psychiatry Ground Rounds, Stanford University (2018)
Preferred therapeutic approach
Working style
Marina creates a calm, supportive space where you can comfortably share your struggles. Her approach is both gentle and structured, helping you organize your thoughts and feelings as you work together towards well-being. She believes in offering guidance while empowering you to make decisions and take action in your own life. Marina includes goal setting, skill building, and psychoeducation in her sessions frequently, aiming for practical outcomes and personal growth.
“We can’t control our thoughts and feelings, but we can decide what to do with them.”