Giovanna Farrell, Psychologist MSc
Founder of Bloem Therapie & Coaching

Welcome. I’m an Australian psychologist based in the Netherlands. For over five years I’ve supported adults from diverse backgrounds—both Dutch and international. My approach blends clinical expertise with a human-centred, compassionate way of working, so we can slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and move toward lasting change.

I have worked across a range of settings, from specialist mental health care (SGGZ) to short-term preventive support services, and alongside my private practice I continue to work within the SGGZ. This breadth keeps my perspective grounded and current, and it has sharpened my ability to adapt sessions to your individual needs, context, and goals.

In our work, we’ll explore longstanding patterns, strengthen emotion regulation, and bring clarity to the subtle dynamics that influence how you cope and connect with others. I focus on building awareness and expanding your capacity for meaningful change. My approach is integrative and reflective, drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for practical tools and new responses, Schema Therapy for shifting persistent patterns, Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT) for understanding yourself and others in relationships, and EMDR for processing difficult or overwhelming experiences—held within a holistic view of well-being in daily life.

I aim to offer a steady, respectful, and collaborative space—a place where insight and growth can unfold naturally and translate into everyday choices. Sessions are available in English (my native language) and Dutch, face to face or online.