CEO & Founder of OpenUp, Clinical psychologist

Gijs Coppens

Gijs Coppens is a licensed psychologist and the founder of OpenUp, dedicated to making mental well-being accessible to everyone. At OpenUp, he leads a team of over 200 professionals who help more than 300,000 employees across Europe take care of their mental health through meaningful conversations and expert support.

 

Before founding OpenUp, Gijs worked in private practice and clinical settings, gaining valuable insights into the barriers people face when seeking mental health support. This experience inspired his mission to create more accessible pathways to meaningful conversations and professional guidance.

Author Topics

Stress & Anxiety Mental Health Therapy & Counseling Social Media & Mental Well-being Workplace Well-Being Leadership & Management

Making Mental Well-being Accessible

As a public voice on workplace well-being, Gijs regularly shares insights that help normalise mental health conversations:

* Regular columns in De Telegraaf addressing contemporary mental health challenges like doomscrolling, negativity bias, and the psychological impact of news consumption
* Public speaking engagements on leadership, workplace well-being, and the future of mental health support
* Thought leadership on balancing professional ambition with personal values and parenting

Articles written by Gijs Coppens

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Do You Feel Insecure in your Relationships? Here’s What You Can Do

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