Psychologist

Nathalia Lopez

Boundaries
Cultural challenges
Anxiety
Work-life-balance
Stress

Nathalia believes that every challenge has a solution, as long as you have the right support to find it. She uses her expertise in how the brain works to help you understand your feelings and actions more clearly. By looking at your situation together, she helps you build practical skills to manage stress, set healthy boundaries, and find a better balance in your daily life. Having moved from Colombia to the Netherlands, Nathalia knows first-hand the ups and downs of starting over in a new culture. She understands the courage it takes to adapt to new environments and languages while trying to stay true to yourself. This personal journey shaped her firm belief that there is always a way forward. In your sessions, she creates a warm and safe space where you can speak freely. Together, you will look at your situation and create a clear plan to help you feel more confident and connected.

Portrait of Nathalia Lopez, Psychologist

About Nathalia

Educational background

  • Bachelor in Psychology, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
  • Research Master in Cognitive Neuropsychology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
  • Master in Clinical Neuropsychology, Leiden University
  • CBT training, Beck Institute
  • ACT training, ACT Immersion

Preferred therapeutic approach

CBT
ACT
Solution-focused Coaching/Counseling

Working style

Nathalia creates a calm and relaxed space where you can feel comfortable being yourself. She values open and honest communication, often checking in to ensure you feel like you are making real progress. While her sessions have a clear direction, she stays flexible to follow what you need most in the moment. She enjoys explaining the science behind your thoughts and feelings to help your experiences make more sense. You can expect to work together on action plans or small tasks between sessions so that you can practice your new skills in real life. Her goal is to empower you with the tools you need to feel confident long after your conversations have ended.

There is always a way. I believe that anything is possible to achieve, work on or change; we just need to find the ways to make it possible.
Nathalia Lopez