ABOUT ME
"Nothing human is alien to me...."
As a child I was already fascinated by people and their behavior, I liked to observe and knew early on that I wanted to become a psychologist. And so it happened: I studied psychology at the University of Groningen (master direction: clinical psychology). Then I specialized in emotions at the Emotion Expertise Center of Vera Helleman where I followed the training to become an Emotion Coach. And thus EMOTIEPSYCHOLOGIST was born.
Mental health care was also familiar territory for me from the client's point of view 〰️ used to be a COMPLAINT, but now I think it's my STRENGTH as a care provider 〰️ I know how frustrating it can be to get diagnoses because of insurance, to sit through long waiting times, to go through long & intensive test procedures and/or intake processes + sharing your life history for the umpteenth time (while you benefit so much from acute help!) etc. From that frustration I use a different approach. I don't do intakes & (DSM) diagnoses, but I use emotions as a diagnostic tool: your emotions tell me within a few minutes what you need at this moment; I only subtitle it and don't need to know anything about your history. This way you can come to me right away & we can get started on your process right away! ➵ ACUTE HELP so with exactly what is your priority NOW. ♡
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I am Willemijn Heins, Msc, psychologist, emotion expert, and founder of The Emotion Method™. In my practice, I guide people worldwide in understanding, liberating, and using their emotions as a compass for clarity, self-confidence, and inner fulfillment.
I work from an integrative, emotion-focused approach. My focus is on emotional well-being, awareness, and personal growth, using methods that are both scientifically sound and experiential*.
Over the past few years, I've facilitated hundreds of sessions with clients worldwide, both online and in person, in Dutch and English. I also collaborate with Beyond Psychology, where I create content on emotion psychology: videos, articles, and tools under the banner "Beyond Labels, Into Emotional Freedom," which help people understand, embrace, and use their emotions as a compass for their lives. I also offer one-on-one sessions through the Beyond Psychology platform.
I am continuously developing The Emotion Method™ through experience, research and daily practice.
* I am not a BIG-registered psychologist. My work focuses on emotional counseling, personal growth, and awareness, so you can immediately start working on what matters to you now. For complex mental health issues, I will refer you to a BIG-registered specialist, ensuring you always receive the right support.