Como psicóloga-psicoterapeuta con 16 años de experiencia, especializada en el trabajo con personas extranjeras, ofrezco terapia individual y de pareja. Atiendo de forma presencial en Rotterdam y también realizo sesiones online.
MARCELA LOMBANA
As a therapist specializing in working with expatriates, I bring 16 years of experience as a psychologist and psychotherapist for individuals and couples. I offer in-person therapy sessions in Rotterdam as well as online.
"Es un privilegio para mí, como profesional, acompañarte en tu camino de autoconocimiento, apoyar tu crecimiento personal y ayudarte a construir relaciones profundas y satisfactorias.
Mi enfoque se basa en una perspectiva sistémica e integrativa, que me permite comprender y abordar las interconexiones entre la mente, las emociones, el cuerpo, las relaciones y el aspecto espiritual de la vida.
En mi trabajo, combino Psicología y Psicoterapia para brindar un acompañamiento completo y adaptado a tus necesidades".
Marcela
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"It is a privilege for me, as a professional, to accompany you on your path of self-exploration, foster your personal growth, and support you in creating meaningful and enriching relationships.
My approach is grounded in a systemic, and holistic perspective, which helps me understand and work with the interconnections among mind, emotions, body, relationships, and the spiritual aspect of life.
In my practice, I integrate Psychology and Psychotherapy to offer well-rounded and personalized care.
Marcela
Individual & Couple Therapist in
English - Spanish
Whatsapp (+31)6 42 15 42 18
Sobre Mi
Considero que la terapia es un arte que exige habilidad y maestría. Soy completamente consciente, que al buscar ayuda en la terapia, una persona está revelando su ser más profundo y permitiéndome conocer aspectos íntimos de su vida. Por esto, el hacer terapia implica una gran responsabilidad y complejidad. Por todo lo anterior me esfuerzo diariamente por mejorar y perfeccionar mi práctica profesional.
Tengo el compromiso, tanto en mi vida personal como profesional, a promover el bienestar interno y externo, así como a co-crear un mundo más compasivo, equitativo y colaborativo.
Con 16 años de experiencia como psicóloga-terapeuta en consulta privada, trabajando en español e inglés con individuos y parejas, he desarrollado herramientas valiosas para apoyar eficazmente a mis pacientes.
Trabajo desde una perspectiva integrativa, utilizando principalmente la terapia sistémica, la terapia breve centrada en soluciones, y la psicología budista, junto con técnicas de Mindfulness.
Además, he ofrecido talleres sobre diversos aspectos de las relaciones humanas, el desarrollo personal y el liderazgo. Mi experiencia profesional y personal me ha permitido sumergirme en diversas culturas en diferentes lugares y continentes. Esto me ha brindado la oportunidad única de comprender de primera mano los desafíos que enfrentan los expatriados y los inmigrantes. También he adquirido un profundo entendimiento de las realidades que atraviesan las parejas extranjeras, las parejas bi-culturales, los inmigrantes y las familias interculturales. De hecho, estoy casada con un hombre holandés y juntos tenemos una familia colombo-holandesa, siendo madre de dos hijos.
About
I believe, therapy is an art that demands skill and expertise. I deeply respect the vulnerability involved when someone seeks therapy, entrusting me with a glimpse into their personal and private world. This trust carries significant responsibility and complexity. For this reason, I make an effort to continuously refining and enhancing my professional practice.
I am dedicated, both personally and professionally, to promoting inner and outer well-being, while also co-creating a more compassionate, equitable, and collaborative world.
With 16 years of experience as a psychologist-therapist in private practice, working in both Spanish and English with individuals and couples, I have developed valuable tools to effectively support my clients.
I approach my work from an integrative perspective, primarily utilizing systemic therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, and Buddhist psychology, alongside Mindfulness techniques.
Additionally, I have led workshops on various aspects of human relationships, self-development, and leadership. My professional and personal experiences have allowed me to immerse myself in diverse cultures across different continents. This has given me the unique opportunity to understand the challenges faced by expats and immigrants firsthand. I have also gained deep insights into the multiple realities that foreign couples, bi-cultural couples, immigrants, and intercultural families navigate. In fact, I am married to a Dutch man, and together we have a Colombian-Dutch family, where I am the mother of two children.
Degrees:
- BA in Psychology, emphasis in Systemic Clinical Psychology. Javeriana University, Bogotá, Colombia (January 2001-October 2005).
- MSc with distinction in Systemic Leadership and Organizational Studies; emphasis in Systemic Thinking and Systemic Coaching, Bedfordshire University-KCC Foundation, UK. (September 2005-July 2008)
- Certified Pranic Psychotherapist (2005)
- Associate Certified Pranic Healer, Institute of Inner Studies Philippines. Online Study. (October 2010-March 2011)
- Summer School, Innovation for a Sustainable Future,Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands (July 2012)
- Constant participation in Curses, Workshops and Congresses related to Psychotherapy and Holistic Healing.
Títulos:
- Pregrado en Piscología, énfasis en Psicología Clínica Sistémica, Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia (January 2001-October 2005).
- MSc con distinción en Liderasgo Sistémico y Estudios Organizacionales; énfasis en Pensamiento y Coaching Sistémico, en Bedfordshire University-KCC Foundation, UK. (September 2005-July 2008)
- Certicación en Psicoterapia Pránica (2005), Fundación Sanación Pránica, Bogotá, Colombia.
- Asociada Certificada a Sanación Pránica, Institute of Inner Studies Philippines. Estudio Online. (October 2010-March 2011)
- Summer School, Innovation for a Sustainable Future,Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands (July 2012)
- Participación constante en Cursos, Talleres y Congresos relacionados con Psicoterapia y Sanación Holística.
Happy to help
I offer support in the following areas:
- Enhancing your communication skills
- Developing resources to help you work as a team and create a smoother, more harmonious relationship
- Rebuilding connection, passion, and love
- Strengthening empathy, trust, and confidence
- Breaking unproductive thought or behavior patterns
- Navigating important decisions (such as starting a family, having children, adoption, or immigration)
- Coping with infidelity
- Managing separation or divorce
- Adapting to life changes (e.g., shared parenting, empty nest, and more)
*Please note: Marcela holds a BA in Psychology and has extensive experience as a psychotherapist. However, she is not a registered clinical psychologist-psychotherapist in the Netherlands (NL). As an international therapist, Marcela is not part of the Dutch insurance system and does not work with Dutch insurers. If you have health insurance in the Netherlands and wish to have your sessions covered, your therapist must be working within the Dutch system.
Couple therapy
Important to know
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This service is designed for both partners. If that’s not possible, it can be tailored for just one member of the relationship.
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Sessions are available in both Spanish and English.
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Each couple session lasts 90 minutes.
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Research typically suggests that 6 sessions are recommended to see changes or results in couples therapy. However, in some cases, fewer sessions may be sufficient, or additional sessions may be needed.
It is advised, especially at the start, for sessions to be scheduled weekly or bi-weekly. As the therapeutic process progresses and based on the couple’s needs, sessions may take place every two to three weeks.
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I have considerable experience working with expat couples, as well as intercultural and bi-cultural relationships.
Hours for Online Session and In-person at Rotterdam
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Online sessions are available Monday to Friday, with the first session at 8:00 AM and the last session at 5:00 PM (Netherlands time zone). Occasionally, I offer weekend online sessions. If you'd like to know my availability, feel free to contact me.
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In-person sessions are held at Cor Kieboomplein 303, 3077 MK Rotterdam. They are available Monday to Friday, with the first session at 8:00 AM and the last session at 1:00 PM.
Couple Therapy Fee
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The fee for a 90-minute session is 159,50 euros.
Cancellation
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If you need to reschedule or cancel a session, please reach out to me via WhatsApp or email. Kindly provide at least 24 hours' notice for cancellations. If less notice is given, the full session fee will apply.
*Por favor, tenga en cuenta: Marcela posee un Pregrado en Psicología y tiene amplia experiencia como psicoterapeuta. Sin embargo, no está registrada como psicóloga clínica-psicoterapeuta en los Países Bajos (NL). Como terapeuta internacional, Marcela no forma parte del sistema de seguros de los Países Bajos ni trabaja con aseguradoras neerlandesas. Si tienes un seguro de salud en los Países Bajos y deseas que sus sesiones sean cubiertas, tu terapeuta debe estar trabajando dentro del sistema neerlandés.
Individual therapy
What is important for you to know?
- It is aimed at children, adolescents, young adults and adults.
- It can be carried out in Spanish and English.
- It can be carried out in-person sessions/meetings or online sessions.
- The individual session is 60 minutes.
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According to research, it is usually recommended to have 6 sessions to see changes or results. However, sometimes fewer sessions can be enough, or more sessions may be necessary; it depends on what the individual wants to work on and their needs.
I provide you support in:
Personal Well-Being
- Increase the Level of Satisfaction in Your Life
- Develop or Improve Concrete Skills (Socio-Affective, Relational, Communicative skills, amongst others)
- Understand and Manage Crises or Crucial Changes
- Re-construct or Create the Meaning of your Life
- Develope Greater Self-Esteem, Self-Trust and Empowerment
- Regulate in a Healthy Way Your Emotions
- Take Decisions (living as a couple or living alone, getting married or divorced, creating a family, having a baby, immigrating, choosing a professional career / job, amongst others)
- Define sexual orientation
Loss
- Cope with grief (loss of a beloved one, end of a relationship , the loss of a job, having left your place / country of residence, amongst others).
- Accept, Forgive if it is necesary and Release
Mental Health
- Understand and Transform Fears
- Break Non Constructieve Patterns of Thought or Behaviour
- Heal Traumas
- Manage and Reduce Stress and Anxiety
- Overcome Depression
Professional Carreer & Work Issues
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Increase your level of personal satisfaction by creating or finding a connection between your Self, what you enjoy or love doing, and your work.
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Boost your Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem to achieve greater success in what you do
- Manage and Reduce Work Stress
- Heale and Recovere from Burn Out
- Develope or Improve Specific Skills (Leadership, Teamwork, Assertiveness, Creativity amongst others)
Hours for Online Session and In-person at Rotterdam
- Online sessions from Monday to Friday, first session at 8:00 last session at 17:00. Time zone Netherlands. Sometimes, I offer online sessions on the weekends. If you want to know the availability please write me.
- Sessions in-person at Cor Kieboomplein 303, 3077 MK Rotterdam. From Monday to Friday, first session at 8:00 last session 13:00.
Individual Therapy Fee
- The fee for the individual session of 60min is 97,50 euros.
Cancellation
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If you need to reschedule or cancel a session, please reach out to me via WhatsApp or email. Kindly provide at least 24 hours' notice for cancellations. If less notice is given, the full session fee will apply.
*Please note: Marcela holds a BA in Psychology and has extensieve professional experience as a psychotherapist, but, she is not a registered clinical psychotherapist in the Netherlands (NL). As an expats therapist, Marcela does not operate within the Dutch insurance system and is not affiliated with any Dutch insurers. If your insurance covers individual therapy, your therapist must be working within your insurance system.
*Por favor tener en cuenta: Marcela tiene un Pregrado en Psicología y una amplia experiencia profesional como psicoterapeuta, pero no está registrada como psicoterapeuta clínica en los Países Bajos (NL). Como terapeuta de extranjeros, Marcela no opera dentro del sistema de seguros holandeses y no está afiliada a ninguna aseguradora holandesa. Si tienes un seguro que cubra sesiones de terapia individual, tu terapeuta debe estar trabajando con ese seguro específico.
Energetic Healing Fee
- The fee for the session of 60min is 85 euros.
Cancellation
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If you need to reschedule or cancel a session, please reach out to me via WhatsApp or email. Kindly provide at least 24 hours' notice for cancellations. If less notice is given, the full session fee will apply.
Energetic Healing
What is important for you to know?
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Aimed at children, adolescents, young adults, or adults.
- It can take place in-person sessions/meetings or online sessions.
- Through Energetic Healing, the energy forms that create discomfort are cleansed and removed, while your state of well-being is strengthened, energized, and harmonized. This helps to foster healing, balance and it also facilitates thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that benefit you in an integral way: mentally, emotionally, physically, spiritually, and relationally.
- I work with: - a comprehensive system of energetic medicine known as Pranic Healing - Techniques and teaching from the Tibetan Master, known also as Master Dubal Khul - Mindfullness techniques.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Attentive Listener
"Marcela is an attentive listener. She has a remarkable ability to help you view situations from different angles, prompting you to approach life and its challenges with a fresh perspective. I believe this is the foundation of real growth".
- S.
UK
Knowledge & Commitment
"Marcela's knowledge and commitment have been helpful in improving our relationship in various ways.
Through the sessions, our bond has become stronger and more resilient. We highly recommend her to any couple looking to enhance their relationship."
- S & A.
Australia & Colombia
The sessions worth it
Las sesiones son beneficiosas
"Como muchas otras mujeres, a menudo siento que el tiempo no me alcanza para todo lo que debo o quiero hacer. A pesar de ello, me alegra haber encontrado un momento para mí y haber iniciado terapia con Marcela. Las sesiones con ella realmente valen la pena. La recomiendo sin reservas y estoy profundamente agradecida por su acompañamiento."
- Gloria.
Colombia
Bilingual
"Since my girlfriend lives abroad, we needed a therapist who could speak her language and offer sessions online.
Our sessions with Marcela have been invaluable in helping us better understand our needs and improve how we nurture both ourselves and our relationship."
- S & D.
Netherlands & Colombia.
Calm, Kind & Professional
"After my baby was born, I was facing some challenges, so I reached out to her. She provided great support in a very short amount of time. Her calm demeanor, kindness, and professionalism made a big difference. The fact that she speaks English was an added bonus for me. Overall, I highly recommend Marcela’s services.
- Marya.
Rusia
International Perspectieve &
an Open Mind
"We all know that couple relationships are not always so easy, and for challenging moments it was helpful to have a safe and trust space to talk with a third person, a more neutral person. With the conversations with Marcela we were able to understand each other in more complete, compassionable and appreciatieve way. For multicultural couples who would like to have professional support we recommend Marcela, she has an open mind and a international perspectieve"
- M & A.
Colombia & USA
Guidance & Understanding
"I was facing challenges in my career, and Marcela provided invaluable guidance that helped me make a major decision. Her support gave me the confidence to make significant changes."
I had some problems with my carreer. Marcela was a great help to take a big desicion, and made with more confidence changes”
- L
Canada
Habilidad para Conectar y Apoyar a las Personas
"Marcela tiene una gran capacidad para relacionarse profundamente con los demás. Estuvo a mi lado en uno de los momentos más difíciles de mi vida, y durante todo el proceso sentí su cuidado y apoyo incondicional. Gracias al proceso terapéutico con ella, pude realizar transformaciones importantes en mi vida y aprender a priorizarme a mí misma."
- Antonia
Colombia
Integral approach
Enfoque integral
“ Marcela tiene un enfoque terapeútico integral y una perspectiva amplia de la vida y del ser humano. Lo cual valoro mucho, no me fue fácil encontrar un terapeuta así. La terapia con ella me ayudó a vivir de una manera menos dramática y aprender a tener confianza en la vida ".
- C.
México.
Some of the Main Benefits of
Doing Individual Therapy &
Couple Therapy
Algunos de los
Principales Beneficios de
La Terapia Individual & La Terapia de Pareja
Thoughts to Remember ....
“I believe that human relationships as well as the way or how we talk, and what we talk about, bear the great potential to positively influence the quality of our life”
Marcela
“The future depends on what you do today"
Mahatma Ghandi
“Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional"
Gautama Buddha
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Contact
Feel free to reach out to me via WhatsApp or email—I'm happy to assist. I’m available online on weekdays and occasionally on weekends.
I look forward to connecting with you soon!
No dudes en contactarme por WhatsApp o correo electrónico; estaré encantada de ayudarte. Estoy disponible en línea entre semana y, ocasionalmente, los fines de semana.
¡Espero poder conectar contigo pronto!
