Psychologist

Valerie Trip

Cultural challenges
Emotional regulation
Parenting
Relationships
Work-life-balance

Valerie’s journey across the Netherlands, France, the US, and Sweden has shaped her open-minded approach and deep respect for diverse perspectives. Now settled in the Netherlands with her family, she brings this multicultural understanding into her sessions.
Through these cultural transitions, Valerie understands firsthand the challenges and rewards of adaptation. She creates a space where your experiences are heard and validated, working alongside you with warmth and curiosity while focusing on what matters most to you right now. She helps you understand your emotions and patterns while trusting that you know yourself best. Together, you’ll explore practical tools to handle life’s complexities, build stronger relationships, and find a healthy balance, so you can move forward feeling more confident and connected.

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About Valerie

Educational background

  • Bachelor of Social Sciences, University College Utrecht
  • MSc Clinical Psychology, Utrecht University
  • Cognief Gedragstherapeut, Rino Utrecht
  • Certified Parent Coach, Parent Coaching Institute & Seattle University
  • Certified Positive Discipline Educator & Trainer, Positive Discipline Association
  • Counsellor, Stichting Counselling Nederland
  • Systemisch Werken, Phoenix opleidingen

Preferred therapeutic approach

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Solution-Focused Coaching/Counselling
Positive Psychology

Working style

Valerie creates a space that feels honest and uplifting, where your own experiences lead the way. She brings positivity, practical ideas, and genuine care to each conversation, helping you explore and try out new ways of handling your challenges. Valerie works with you to set goals that fit your needs and encourages small exercises between sessions if helpful. Her sessions blend learning and doing, with just enough structure to keep you moving forward and enough room to go deeper if needed. Everything is aimed at helping you grow, gain new insights, and feel more confident in charting your own path.

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