Meet Parris - she/her

‍Clinical Psychologist & Expat Therapist

Parris Davenport - Psychologist

BNurs, GradDipPsych, BAPsychHons & MPsych(Clinical)

I am a native English-speaking, clinically trained psychologist who understand the complexities of living abroad, as an expat myself, based in Amsterdam. I offer therapy that is grounded in clinical expertise and a compassionate and collaborative approach. Whether you're navigating recent stressors or wanting to work through longer-standing patterns, I offer evidence-based support tailored to your needs—helping you to make meaningful and lasting change.

  • Parris — she/her

    Life can be incredibly tough at times, causing distress and instability, and we can find ourselves engaging in unhelpful ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving as a way to cope. At times, this might stem from a particular life event or a series of ongoing stressors. Other times, the struggles we face in the present are tied to earlier life experiences that continue to shape how we relate to ourselves, others, and the world around us.

    My role is to support you in developing more helpful and sustainable ways of responding to these challenges—while also understanding how your past experiences can interface with these present issues. I provide personalised treatment that draws on a range of evidence-based approaches. I’ll work with you to deeply understand the specific challenges you’re facing and adapt my approach to your needs.

    While I am a clinically-trained psychologist, I show up as myself in the room with you so it doesn’t feel so clinical. I bring a lot of warmth and sensitivity, zero judgement and a light heartedness into the space, and I place a strong emphasis on building a therapeutic relationship that feels safe, collaborative, and comfortable. That relationship is the foundation for any meaningful work we do together.

  • I have completed extensive higher education in psychology, and hold the following qualifications:

    • Bachelor of Nursing (BNurs)

    • Graduate Diploma of Psychology (GradDipPsych)

    • Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) (Honours) (BAPsychHons)

    • Master of Clinical Psychology (MPsych Clinical)

    I hold registration as a psychologist in the following countries:

    • Australia – Registered Clinical Psychologist and Board-Approved Clinical Supervisor with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA - PSY0002024343)

    • Netherlands – Registered Psycholoog at the Nederlands Instituut van Psychologen (NIP® - 246982)

    • Anxiety Disorders

    • Burnout & Life Stress

    • Depressive Disorders

    • Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating & Body Image Issues

    • LGBTQIA+

    • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

    • Neurodivergence (Autism & AuDHD)

    • Perfectionism

    • Relationship & Interpersonal Problems

    • Self-Esteem Issues 

    • Stress & Adjustment

    • Trauma

  • My practice is informed by the following theories and therapeutic approaches:

    • Attachment Theory

    • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

    • Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

    • Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

    • Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)

    • Mindfulness Based Therapy (MBT)

    • Polyvagal Theory

    • Schema Therapy (ST)

    • Sensorimotor Psychotherapy

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