About Me

​My career as a psychologist has its roots in a rich academic background. I graduated from a bi-national course at La Sorbonne in Paris and at the Rhenish Friedrich-Wilhelms University in Bonn in Modern Literature (French language, French and comparative literature) and in German (language, linguistics, literature and culture, civilization , history of ideas). 

I began to discover psychology through the characters of classic and contemporary literature. This then led me to undertake psychology studies at the Paris Descartes University and at the Freie Universität in Berlin. This academic background allowed me to obtain the title of Psychologist and Psychotherapist in France. 

​An Integrative Approach

​I am trained in an integrative approach, therefore I intergrate techniques from a range of schools of thought such as systemic, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, attachment and emotion-centered psychology. 

I obtained a University Diploma in Palliative Care from Paris Descartes, which allowed me to specialize in bereavement support and chronic and degenerative illnesses. Following the position of psychologist in the palliative care and ELSA unit of the Aube-Marne hospital, I currently work as an independent clinician as well as for Workplaceoptions, an international organization which offers psychological support and well-being programs for company employees all around the world.

​My conception of the work of a psychologist

​Every individual has countless potentials and virtues. The difficulties that may arise require adaptation and resilience. Each of us has a wealth of possibilities and infinite resources. I see the mission of the Clinical Psychologist as support of the Individual in the rediscovery of the authentic Self and its potential. 

As in a discovery of a gallery of interior paintings, the psychologist accompanies the patient in the restoration and enhancement of his own existential heritage. In a Rogerian approach, I perceive the patient as an expert on themselves and I firmly believe in their potential and abilities. The Crisis is here conceived as an opportunity and as an internal guide towards better self-knowledge.

In my practice I combine a Western academic and scientific approach to psychology with its animic and existential dimension. What is psychology if not the « the science of the soul » ?

​Academic 
background:

  • ​2020 – 2021 University Diploma - Palliative Approach and Terminal Pediatric and Adult Palliative Care (Paris V- University of Paris). 
  • 2018 - 2020 Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and Integrative Psychopathology at Paris Descartes University (Paris V - University of Paris). Master's degree obtained with honors. 
  • 2015 - 2018 Bachelor's degree in Psychology at the Paris Descartes Institute of Psychology (Paris V), including the third year in ERASMUS in Berlin (Freie Universität). Bachelor's degree obtained with honors. 
  • 2012 – 2015 Bi-Bachelor's degree in German-Modern Literature at Paris-Sorbonne University (Paris IV) and at the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität in Bonn. Bachelor's degree obtained with honors.

​Dissertations 
and articles:

  • ​The emotional regulation of caregivers with the mental adjustment to illness in the sick relative and the nature of dyadic coping strategies. 
  • A Mindfulness-inspired workshop with young adolescents and its contributions to the metacognitive emotional sphere, in particular to emotional awareness and perceived well-being. 
  • The figure of the psychotherapist practicing ecotherapy. The "mentalist language" (or language of the mental state) in children and Development of the theory of mind. 
  • The role of the emotional state in the decision-making process of depressives Individuals from Kahneman's "prospect theory". 
  • The particularity of the bilingual brain: neurocognitive discoveries on the role of executive functions at the beginning of bilingualism. 
  • Italian influences on the German language based on interviews in the media South Tyrol region.

​Continuing Education

​66-hour English training course to learn how to conduct COACHING sessions for employees (Live Well Wellness Global Coach Training).
Training on Brief Therapy for Patients with Depression – organized by WPO.
Support Narcissistic Abuse in Short-Term Therapy – Webinar from The Professional Development Institute.
Close Connection. Exploring Sexual and Intimacy Issue  – Webinar from The Professional Development Institute.
Short-term Strategies for Managing Anxiety and Stress – Webinar from The Professional Development Institute.
Managing Compassion Fatigue Burnout – Webinar from The Professional Development Instiute. 
Navigating Brief Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – Webinar from The Professional Development Institute. 
The Impact of Psychosocial Risks on the Workforce – Webinar from The Professional Development Institute.
Exploring Narrative Technique in Therapy – Webinar from The Professional Development Institute. 
Goal Setting in Counseling and Therapy – Webinar from The Professional Development Institute.   
Helping Clients Heal from Inter-Gernerational Trauma – Webinar from The Professional Development Institute. 
Perinatal Mental Health and Mood Dordorders – Webinar from The Professional Development Institute.   
Supporting Clients with Complex PTSD – Webinar from The Professional Development Institute.  
Online Seminar – The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton (seminar concerning Epigenetics). Participation in the “discovery of Gestalt” day at the Gestalt-IFFP Center

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    ​ My life experience and my eclectic academic background between France and Germany allow me to take charge of a wide range of personal and professional issues. In my practice, I combine a Western academic and scientific approach to psychology with its spiritual and existential dimension. What is psychology if not the "science of the soul"?  

    +33 (0)658700168 ​info@nicoledandrea-psy.com