Berbel Emmens
Berbel is a psychologist at OpenUp. With curiosity and compassion at her core, she creates a space where you can feel truly seen and heard. Drawing from her training in trauma therapy and emotional regulation Berbel gently guides you to explore what lies beneath your stress, anxiety or grief. Through both empathetic understanding and practical approaches, she helps you recognize your patterns while developing the skills needed for meaningful change. Her professional expertise in emotional well-being and trauma care – including trauma related to pregnancy and childbirth – combined with her natural warmth, makes her a trusted companion on your path to better mental well-being.
About Berbel
Educational background
- MSc Applied Psychology for Professionals (Clinical & Health Psychology), NCOI University
- Psychology, Open Universiteit
- Multigenerational Psychotraumatology (Interactive Self-Resonance, IZR), Interakt Tiel
- Child and Youth Therapy, BGL & Partners
Preferred therapeutic approach
Working style
Berbel offers you a listening ear without judgment, creating a safe space where you can feel truly heard. She regularly includes practical exercises, targeted skill-building, and educational elements to help you understand the “why” behind what you’re experiencing. She knows exactly when to dig deeper with thoughtful questions, balancing compassion with the practical tools you need to move forward and to empower you to take charge of your own well-being.
“All that you would like to change, get rid of or strengthen, starts with curiosity, courage, and self-compassion. I’ll be more than happy to guide you on this journey!”
