About Nicole Bertrand

Hola! I'm Nicole
Licensed Psychologist in Leiden or Utrecht
Pronouns: She/her
Languages: English, Spanish
Education
M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology from Leiden University, Master’s thesis – The Effects of Hormonal Fluctuations in the Menstrual Cycle on Cognition and Mood
M.Sc. in Clinical Animal Behaviourism at Odisee University – currently undergoing
B.Sc. in Psychology from Leiden university, Bachelor’s thesis – Do Perpetrators Care About the Presence of Witnesses?
International Baccalaureate (IB) from United World College, Costa Rica
Specialities
Areas of Interest
- Emotional regulation & processing
- Cognitive restructuring
- Relationships
- Self-esteem & self-identity
- Empowerment
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Grief & Loss
- Trauma
- Eating disorders
- Addiction
Psychological Approaches
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Holistic Therapy
- Humanist Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)/Mindfulness-based CBT
- Somatic Therapy
- Inner- child Work
- Family Systems
- Schema Therapy

About Me
As a queer person, I deeply value individuality and intersectionality. My identity challenges societal norms, and I strive to cultivate a therapeutic space that thrives on empathy and inclusivity. I want to understand your unique perspective and how life feels for you, offering therapy that is client-centered and tailored to your needs. Drawing from a variety of approaches, I aim to provide a toolkit that empowers you to navigate your challenges and honour your human uniqueness.
I’m also passionate about the healing power of nature and animals, currently pursuing a master’s in clinical animal behaviorism with the goal of practicing animal-assisted therapy. Our primal bond with animals fosters non-verbal communication, comfort, and unconditional love—powerful tools for healing. Therapy, to me, is an act of self-love, a chance to rewrite negative self-perceptions and nurture compassion for oneself. Together, we can unlearn what no longer serves you and embrace the practices that do.

Q & A
What do I offer?
Individual Therapy (read more about it)
How long?
As long as our journey takes us.
Where?
In-person therapy in Leiden and Utrecht, or online.
How is this priced?
How does this work?
- Reach out
- We then organise a consultation meeting to see if I can support you and if there’s a match
- From there we start therapy; working on moving towards your therapy goals