ACCREDITED PSYCHOLOGIST, COUPLES THERAPIST AND PSYCHEDELIC ASSISTED THERAPIST

Hi! I’m Emma!

“Emma gave me exactly the right pushes in the right direction, at the right time”

With a background in neuropsychology, EMDR, mindfulness and Psychedelic Assisted Therapy, I am convinced that small adjustments in behaviour can ultimately lead to big, positive changes. ‘I recommend that everyone has a mental health check from time to time.’

I am empathic, but I am also down to earth and I like to be concrete: to name what I see. As soon as I meet someone, I usually pinpoint the core of the problem fairly quickly. I pay attention to the past, where certain thoughts and patterns come from. But I always make a connection to the present: what can you do about it now? That is where growth lies. 


I also believe in prevention. Recognising the signs of stress in time, so that worse can be prevented. I recommend that everyone has a mental health check from time to time.


I am convinced that a seemingly small adjustment in behaviour can lead to big, positive changes. Make time for a walk in the woods, say “no” if you don’t feel like it – and see what happens.

“I woke up feeling incredibly amazed and with an overwhelmingly positive outlook on life. I know this may sound unbelievable, but I discovered a newfound sense of well-being in all aspects of my life”

Storytime

From an early age, I was drawn to people’s behaviour, listening to their stories and asking questions to understand people better.

Being someone interested in a lot of different things in life (I also loved math, science, drama class and sports in school) it was difficult to choose a study and a career path.

After trying another study I realised I could use my talent for listening and giving advice in an actual career. After my master’s degree in (Clinical) Neuropsychology I entered the scientific world. I was about to start a Phd when it became clear I was missing the clinical side of my profession: talking and giving therapy to clients.

That’s when I started to deepen my clinical knowledge in CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, ACT, Couples therapy and also yoga (& breathing).

Recently my passion moved towards using psychedelics as a tool to explore the self and the world on a deeper level. I am so happy and proud to be part of a revolution in mental health care making psychedelics more accessible for personal development and therapy. After an intense year-long course on psychedelic-assisted therapy I am amongst the few therapists in Europe to be licensed to provide therapy with psychedelics. 

WORKING AS A PSYCHOLOGIST FOR OVER 15 YEARS IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE

I’ve seen a huge shift happening in my field of work. People are longing for more connection, meaning making and stronger relationships, but at the same time we feel more lonely, overwhelmed, depressed and anxious. We are craving for connection to ourselves and others, but we can’t seem to find the way to get there. People are trying to find answers externally, but forgetting to look inwards.

I am here to help people trust themselves again, to regain their self-worth and rebuild their own inner healing capacities. I do so by bridging your past to your current life in a practical way. I am trained in ACT, CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness and couples therapy. I don’t believe in a 1 size fits all approach, therefore I combine the different various techniques when needed. I started working online when I moved to Portugal in 2017 and it makes me grateful to be able to help clients all over the globe. 

I am a licensed psychologist, EMDR therapist, Mindfulness coach, Couples Therapist and Psychedelic Assisted Therapist.

My knowledge of a variety of techniques allows me to help you get to the core of your issue with a tailor made approach. I work independently in my private practice online so I can create a personal container in which we work together from wherever in the world you are located. You can also work with me through trusted partners, like One Session (for business coaching) or Prins & Partners for Netherlands based clients.

I am based in Ericeira (Portugal) and I consult most of my clients via Zoom. I have consulted people online for more than six years now. I have come to realise this works just as well, and sometimes even better, than face-to-face consulting.

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Note of love:

 This beautiful website was made by my dear friend Amy from Senna Studio. She was in fact the person who inspired me to start the one-year Psychedelics Assisted Therapy study with the Integrative Psychiatry Institute in the US. I am forever grateful 🙏

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  • " I reached out to Emma due to psychological problems related to a major chronic disease. From the first session I felt completely understood and trusted. Thanks to Emma I have discovered many valuable life lessons, which we have unraveled together in the sessions. Every day I can apply the insights, allowing me to regain more and more control over my thoughts - and therefore my life."

    MADELENE, NL

  • "We went from constant arguing to constructive and empathetic communication. There is a lot more ease in our day to day life now, because we manage to address our problems differently. With Emma’s help we quickly got to the root of our problems and she helped us accept each other's differences instead of fighting them. We are so happy we decided to take the step to work with Emma. It’s worth everything to have a connected and loving partnership again!

    BEN & DAISY, TURKEY

  • "I don’t even know where to begin in describing my experience facilitated by Emma. I felt so nurtured and supported through the entire journey. Before our session we met to discuss my intentions and she asked precise questions and dug deeper so I could understand myself better and reasons for doing it. During the ceremony she checked in with me frequently and I felt so cared for that I fully trusted the process because of Emma. I really can’t recommend her experience enough. It was simply phenomenal"

    PATRICIA, PT

  • " had a plant-based medicine session with Emma, and I can honestly say it was one of the most profound experiences of my life. Emma made me feel incredibly safe, and she was there for me whenever I needed support. During the session, I confronted my insecurities, fears, and doubts, and I found answers to most of my questions. After six hours, I woke up feeling incredibly amazed and with an overwhelmingly positive outlook on life. I know this may sound unbelievable, but my advice is to have a therapy session like mine with Emma, and you'll discover a newfound sense of well-being in all aspects of your life. Emma is the psychologist to guide you through this journey."

    CHRIS, PT

  • "I did a plant retreat with Emma in September 2023. She was attentive, supportive, and nurturing both before, during, and even after the retreat completed. Her sincerity of purpose was directed at providing me a comfortable and safe environment for the experience. She is trustworthy and I would not hesitate to have her as my guide, therapist, or counselor."

    LARRY, USA

  • "In the middle of a work dispute within an already demanding context as an expat abroad, I called in Emma's help. I had the feeling of being 'lived' by environmental factors, and I wanted to reduce that. Emma is goal-oriented, communicates clearly, and is also practical - after just one conversation I was able to get started with clear and manageable exercises for every day. That was very motivating and effective. In this way, Emma quickly made me realize that I am ultimately the one who determines what I do and what I feel, regardless of what others do and don't do. I also gained the confidence that I can actually do that. Emma gave exactly the right pushes in the right direction, at the right time. And that online; ideal. Thank you, Emma!"

    ELISE, BANGLADESH

  • "I went to Emma because of panic attacks following a trauma that I could not get rid of through other therapies. I had 6 EMDR sessions with Emma and I can really say that I have been 'relieved' of my anxiety problems. It is difficult to say exactly what EMDR does, but I can say with 100% certainty that it works! Emma is a very empathetic, warm and direct therapist, I am very grateful to her for getting my life back on track!"

    MICHAEL, NL