About Ishana Durante - Bose
Ciao! I'm Ishana
Licensed Psychologist & Lead Psychologist at The Circle Clinic
Pronouns: She/her, they/them
Languages: English, Italian
Affiliation: Nederlands Instituut van Psychologen (NIP) Psychologist – Number #236055, EMDR Europe, American Psychological Association (APA) – Number #C2304403487
Supervisor for Clinical Psychology (R)MSc’s Clinical Practice Internship
Education
M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology from Leiden University (Cum Laude/ Distinction), Master’s Thesis – Suicide Risk in Depression: Longitudinally Investigating the Cognitive Reactivity of Sadness
B.Sc. in International Psychology from Leiden University, Bachelor’s Thesis – How do Parental Personality Traits Relate to Family Functioning?
A Levels from Dubai College, Extended Project – The Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Autoimmune Functioning in Adulthood
Specialities
Areas
- Trauma
- Grief & Loss
- Self-Esteem & Identity
- Emotional Processing & Regulation Skills
- Anxiety
- Eating Disorders & Body Image
- Depression
- Addiction & Codependency
- Discrimination
- Relationships
Psychological Approaches
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)/Mindfulness-based CBT
- Expressive Art Therapy
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT)
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
- Transpersonal Psychology
- Family Systems
- Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
- Psychedelic-Assisted Experiences
- Schema Therapy
Trainings
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Level I & II from Dottssa. Isabel Fernandez, EMDR Italia (President of EMDR Europe)
Compassionate Inquiry (240 CE/CME credits) One Year Somatically-Orientated Training, by Gabor Maté
Sessions, Clinical Training for Relational Intelligence by Esther Perel
One-Month Silent Meditation Retreat (Vipassana Meditation, of the Mahasi Tradition) at Vipassana Meditation Centre in Belgium
Facilitating Psychedelic Experiences from MAPS of The Mind
The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy (NIP Body Oriented Working Psychologist: 13.5 credits) from Deb Dana, via Uitgeverij Mens!
Treating Trauma (10 CE/CME credits) from the National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine (NICABM)
Working with Shame (6 CE/CME credits) from the National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine (NICABM) – Currently Undergoing
Expressive Art Therapy (Creative Response Therapy™) from Cyntha Gonzales
Therapeutic Yoga Teacher (YAA 200/hr) from Kaya Yoga
What My Clients Say
About Me
I’m Italian, Indian and British. I grew up in Dubai and have been living in the Netherlands for nearly the last decade.
It’s safe to say that I grew up with a lot of cultural/identity confusion. I made peace with it by allowing myself to appreciate the cultural nuances of the worlds I lived in. In all honesty, it’s in this world of interpersonal nuance that I thrive. This is what draws me to therapy – honouring the complexity of being human.
A little more about my background…
- I grew up as a queer person in the Middle East, raised by a strong single mother in an interracial household
- Fun fact: all the major religions are covered when combining my very ‘modern’ family
- As a kid: I was bright-eyed, quirky, passionate & very curious (some things never change)
My Personal Healing Journey
I’ve put in the hard work in unlearning my shame, and reclaiming my life, by addressing intergenerational cycles of trauma – manifesting in addiction (I’m a 12-step member), emotional suppression, eating disorders, and much more.
It has been the most liberating thing I have done for myself. Partnering up with clients and accompanying them on their own healing journey, is a such a privilege for me. I really love my profession, and that it is so marked by witnessing and supporting resilience.
My Professional Journey
As a psychologist, I bring my own experiences of pain and resilience to empathise authentically with each client. Therapy is a healing journey that we embark on together. Every client I work with is their own universe, yet universally I deeply connect with every client.
I think the world needs more care – for us to listen and create space for one another. I realised early on that the change I wanted to see in the world begins one person at a time. That’s why I am a psychologist – individual healing for collective wellbeing.
Q & A
What do I offer?
How long?
As long as our journey takes us.
Where?
In-person in Leiden, or online.
How is therapy priced?
Individual Therapy
Our individual sessions typically are an hour (60 minutes) long. For individual sessions exceeding one hour, fees are charged proportionally (e.g., 1.5 hours = 1.5 x the session fee).
| Monthly Income (Gross, Bruto) / € | Individual Therapy Fee (per 1 hr Session) / € |
| < 1,500 | 65 |
| 1,500 – 2,500 | 75 |
| 2,500 – 4,000 | 90 |
| 4,000 – 5,500 | 105 |
| > 5,500 | 120 |
| If your company or insurance pays | 130 |
| If a guardian, parent or someone else pays | Their income on this scale |
Couples Therapy
Sessions for couples/polycules are scheduled for 1.5 hours. They can be scheduled for 2 hours for an additional proportionate fee. We suggest within the couple/polycule that the fee is divided equitably.
| Monthly Income (Gross, Bruto) / € | Couples Therapy Fee (per 1.5 hr Session) / € |
| < 3,500 | 150 |
| 3,500 – 5,000 | 165 |
| 5,000 – 8,000 | 180 |
| 8,000 – 11,000 | 195 |
| > 11,00 | 210 |
| If a guardian/parent pays | Their income on this scale |