Berbel Emmens

Berbel is a psychologist at OpenUp. Safety, calmness and trust are central to her conversations. Together with you she explores what is currently going on in your life and in the direction you want to go. She offers you a listening ear without judging and knows how to confront when necessary.

Berbel holds up a compassionate mirror to you. What beliefs are behind your feelings and behavior? Which patterns do not serve you (anymore) and how do you take the first step towards change? She uses methods such as ACT, CBT, systemic work, mindfulness and Voice Dialogue.

In addition to her job at OpenUp, Berbel has her private practice in counseling, trauma coaching and therapy and is part of a national operating team in trauma care and aftercare. She also conducts PTSD-related research, including PTSD symptoms related to pregnancy and childbirth.

For her own mental health, she likes to start the day with sports or end it with a nice walk with her dogs in nature.

Berbel speaks both Dutch and English.