Eva

Eva Cotillas Vélez

Psychologist

“I am a therapist working in English and Spanish, in Leiden and online. In my approach, I recognize the deep connection between the mind, the body, and the environment. I’m a NIP-registered psychologist with a master’s in Clinical Psychology. ”

About Me

Hi, I’m Eva. I come from Spain and studied psychology in Leiden, where I now work as a psychologist. In my practice, I work with people navigating family or relationship issues and processing past traumatic or painful experiences.

Approach

I see therapy as a process where each session meets you where you are. Our sessions are a place where you can share what feels most meaningful to you in the present moment, allowing intuition and openness to guide our work together. During therapy, we will notice emotions, name patterns around shame or self‑worth, and try small, practical shifts you can test between sessions. I integrate diverse therapeutic approaches, grounded in emotion-focused and trauma-informed care.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Individual Therapy, Couple's Therapy, Support Groups for Grief and Loss, and Living Abroad.

Services Offered:

  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Support Groups

    Facilitated groups of people with shared experiences who meet regularly to listen, share, and support one another.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Groups
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Shame

    A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.

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  • Spiritual or Faith-Based Counseling

    Counselling that integrates spiritual or religious beliefs into the therapeutic process for people who want faith to be part of their healing.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychologist

    A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.

Credentials

Registrations

Netherlands Instituut van Psychologen (NIP)

Psycholoog NIP

Qualifications

Leiden University

Memberships

Netherlands Institute of Psychologists (NIP)

Service Areas

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In-person & Online

Leiden, Zuid-Holland

Netherlands

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Leiden, Netherlands