About

Alexandra Symeonidou, MSc.

Cross-cultural & LGBTQ+ affirming therapist offering online therapy for expats and internationals struggling with stress, identity, burnout and emotional overwhelm.

About

You don’t have to perform

You might have moved abroad for a better life. And on paper, everything looks fine. But inside, something feels off. Many expats and internationals in Europe experience this quiet disconnect — especially when navigating identity, belonging, and emotional wellbeing in a new environment.

If you are part of the LGBTQ+ community, these experiences can feel even more complex. Different cultures, expectations, or past experiences may make it harder to feel fully accepted or safe to be yourself.

As an LGBTQ+ affirming and Cross-cultural psychologist working with expats in the Netherlands and all across Europe, I offer online therapy in English or Greek for individuals who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or under pressure to keep everything together. You don’t have to explain everything from the beginning. You don’t have to perform. We take the time to understand what’s going on, at your pace.

ΣΕΨ Number

3130

License Number

502386(1497)/2021

Areas of expertise

Areas of Expertise

As a Cross-cultural & LGBTQ+ affirming therapist in the Netherlands and Europe, I support expats and internationals who are experiencing:

Difficulty adjusting to life abroad or feeling at home

Anxiety, overthinking, and constant self-pressure

Struggling with boundaries, assertiveness and people-pleasing

Shame, guilt, or internal conflict

Burnout, chronic stress, and emotional exhaustion

Perfectionism and fear of failure

Identity struggles, including LGBTQ+ identity and belonging

Life transitions and uncertainty

Approach

Approach

My approach is integrative and LGBTQ+ affirming. I combine evidence-based therapies including:

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

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Schema Therapy

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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

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Gender, Sexuality, and Relationship Diversity Therapy (GSRD)

In our work, we focus on: understanding emotional patterns and identity-related experiences; managing anxiety, stress, and overwhelm; working through shame, perfectionism, and self-criticism; building self-compassion and emotional resilience.

As a therapist working with LGBTQ+ clients and expats, I aim to create a space that is safe, inclusive, and respectful of different identities, cultures, and life paths.

Experience

Experience

I hold a BSc in Psychology and an MSc in Clinical Psychology from Leiden University in the Netherlands.

I have completed specialised training in Gender, Sexuality, and Relationship Diversity Therapy, focusing on working with LGBTQ+ clients.

My experience includes working with international and multicultural populations across Europe, supporting expats and individuals navigating life transitions abroad.

I continue to engage in supervision and ongoing training to provide high-quality, evidence-based therapy specialised in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

The next step

The Next Step

If you are looking for an LGBTQ+ affirmative and/or cross-cultural therapist in Europe who understands the challenges of living abroad, you can book a free 15-minute call to see if we are a good fit.

If that sounds like something you would be interested in do not hesitate to contact me.