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Meet Lina Gabbaoan
Migration & Relationship Psychologist (Non-Clinical)

My title reflects my academic foundation in psychology, combined with my specialized focus on the emotional experience of migration, international relationships, and post-visa adjustment.

I bring together a robust combination of education, professional coaching credentials, and real-world experience that supports my non-clinical use of the title.

Educational Background in Psychology

My foundation began with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, which provided me with formal training in human behavior, emotional processing, relationship dynamics, and mental health theory. This academic grounding has been essential in shaping my understanding of the psychological and emotional needs of clients in transitional life stages, especially migration and relational stress

NOBCO Membership & Ethical Commitment

As a coach registered with NOBCO (Nederlandse Orde van Beroepscoaches), I commit to ongoing professional supervision, ethical guidelines, and continuing education. My practice follows the EMCC Global Code of Ethics, ensuring that every client is respected, protected, and empowered in a safe and structured environment.

Specialist Licenses in Emotional Coaching Techniques

I also hold multiple online certifications that complement my coaching practice, including:

Cognitive Behavioral Coaching (CBT)
Trauma-Informed Coaching
Somatic Emotional Support Techniques
Counseling Licenses (non-clinical, international programs)

These modalities allow me to offer non-clinical emotional guidance in areas such as:

Visa-related emotional stress
Toxic or abusive relationship recovery (including narcissistic dynamics)
Cross-cultural communication in relationships
Grief and identity loss related to migration
Emotional overwhelm during relocation and life reintegration

Who I Help

Cross-cultural couples
Migrants facing relocation stress
Partner visa applicants
Survivors of toxic dynamics
Women rebuilding after separation
Client who "needs just someone to talk to"

Why “Psychologist (Non-Clinical)”?

Because I combine:

Formal academic training in psychology
Accredited European coaching education
Specialized emotional support techniques
Real lived experience navigating visa, relationship, and migration challenges

Disclaimer

I use the title "non-clinical psychologist" ethically and transparently, always with clear boundaries:

I do not diagnose, treat, or offer psychotherapy.

My services are non-medical and not covered by Dutch health insurance. I am not a GZ-psycholoog or BIG-registered therapist.

I offer coaching and emotional guidance based on education, ethical training, and lived experience.

I support clients emotionally through coaching, reflection, and relational clarity—especially those in cross-border, multicultural, or post-visa life situations.

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“You’re not just applying for a visa—you’re rebuilding a life.”

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Lina Gabbaoan