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Lisa Naomi De Ruiter
Specialisation
Psychologist
Languages Spoken
English, Dutch
Experience
For the vast majority of my life and upbringing, I have resided abroad in Monaco, UK, and for more than 16 years, growing up in Dubai now, which I consider to be my home and where I have gained the majority of my regional experience across outpatient and community settings. My international background has naturally equipped me to be culturally responsive and to acknowledge each individual’s unique experiences with an open mind.
Background
I am from the Netherlands, but I have been fortunate to spend the vast majority of my life and upbringing residing abroad in Monaco, UK, and for more than 16 years, growing up in Dubai now, which I consider to be my home. My international background has equipped me to naturally become culturally responsive and acknowledge each individual’s unique experiences with an open mind.
Apart from traditional therapeutic approaches, my ongoing passion for complementary interventions, such as animal-assisted therapy, expressive therapies, virtual reality and nature therapy is something I hope to incorporate into my practice in the near future. This is also my area of interest in terms of conducting current research as part of my training.
Areas of Expertise
I work with adolescents (12+) and adults navigating a range of difficulties, including:
- Depression & Low Mood
- Anxiety Disorders & Stress-related Concerns
- Self-harm & Risk
- Adjustment & Life Transitions
- Interpersonal & Relationship Dynamics
- Grief, Loss & Trauma
- Anger & Emotional Regulation
- ADHD
- Self-esteem & Identity
- Confidence Building & Assertiveness
- Work-life Balance, Burnout and Career Guidance
Treatment Techniques
Fundamentally, the field’s importance is underlined by its ability to empower individuals in society. Time and again, it is a reminder that the human spirit is often far more resilient than we tend to give ourselves credit for. At some point in our lives, it is inevitable that we will be confronted with life’s adversities. During these turbulent times, we must not underestimate the value of opening up and sharing our worries with someone we trust.
My aim is to create an environment where you feel safe to be able to express yourself freely, without any judgement or feelings of uneasiness. I believe everyone deserves to feel comfortable with themselves and able to live a meaningful life in line with their personal values, beliefs and preferences.
Our sessions will be a collaborative process whereby we will actively work together to manage and alleviate any distress, while helping you gain personal insight by supporting you in navigating your inner landscape and pursuing your aspirations for the future.
I use an integrative approach grounded in various evidence-based modalities, adapted to and honouring the unique needs of each individual. These include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Logotherapy, alongside complementary approaches such as Mindfulness, Expressive art-based Techniques, and Virtual Reality (VR), which has also been a key focus of my academic and research interests.
Qualifications
- M.Sc. Psychological Therapies, Queen Mary University of London
- B.Sc. (Hons) Psychology with Counselling Skills, Middlesex University
Licenses & Professional Memberships
- Ongoing training in Logotherapy, Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy (VFIL)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), DNA-V Model
- Certified Mental Health First Aider (MHFA)
- Licensed Psychologist by the Community Development Authority (CDA) (License no. CDA-PL-0001566)
- Graduate Member of The British Psychological Society (BPS), GMBPsS (Membership no. 692898)