Annelies Van Tieghem

Licensed Psychologist (Valvira-registered), (she/her)

Master’s degree in clinical psychology

Dutch and English

Helsinki and Online

Hi, I am a licensed clinical psychologist from Belgium based in Helsinki, offering therapy in English and Dutch. I’m here to support you if you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or longing for more clarity, connection, or inner balance. You may be facing emotional difficulties, life transitions, or simply sensing that something within you wants attention and care.

I aim to offer a safe, non-judgmental and supportive space where you can slow down, explore, and reflect at your own pace. My intention is that you feel seen, heard, and supported, as you gradually reconnect with yourself.

Therapy is tailored to you, supporting both deeper emotional healing and the development of practical skills. We look beyond symptoms and explore underlying patterns, emotional experiences, inner parts, and the mind-body connection, while also developing concrete tools to help you navigate daily life.

In my work, I support people with a wide range of psychological concerns. Over time, my experience has naturally centered around themes such as anxiety, burnout, depression, emotional regulation, identity and existential questions, grief, PTSD, trauma, self-esteem and relationship issues.

Take the first step to help. Book a 15-min phone call to see if we’re the right fit at annelies@compasspsychology.fi or book a session right away

Currently on parental leave until March 2027

My Approach to Therapy

My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative and integrative in nature, combining evidence-based psychotherapy with holistic and body-oriented approaches. Depending on your personal needs and preferences, therapy may draw from:

Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Somatic Therapy and body-based work
Coherence Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness-based approaches

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My intention is to create a safe, non-judgmental and supportive space to not only heal, but to learn, grow, be seen, and be heard.

What Therapy Looks Like

Getting to Know

In the first sessions, we take time to explore your current situation, your reasons for seeking therapy, and your expectations. If we both feel the collaboration is a good fit, we define goals together and create a direction that offers structure while remaining flexible.

Therapy Sessions

During our therapy sessions, I will take notes, ask questions, and provide feedback and perspective, while encouraging you to develop your own hypotheses and insights. Although each session may vary in content and focus, our established action plan will serve as our guideline.

Progress & Reflection

You will learn more about yourself and be provided with tools and exercises to help manage the many struggles life can throw at us. As we go along, we will assess our progress and determine whether the initial goals were achieved or need to be reformulated, and when you are ready to end counselling.

Education and Experiences

I completed my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at the Catholic University of Leuven (KU Leuven) and have worked as a clinical psychologist in private multidisciplinary group practices in Belgium and Finland. As I am very eager to learn, I continue to expand my expertise through ongoing education and training:

• Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Training level 1&2 – Janina Fisher (2025- ongoing)
• Somatic Trauma Therapy, Intensive training – Abi Blakeslee (2025- ongoing)
• Trauma-Focused ACT workshop – Russ Harris (2025)
• Coherence Training – Bruce Ecker & Dr Tori Olds (2024-2025)
• Minding the Heart: weekly training group in integrating experiential psychotherapies (IFS, AEDP, Coherence Therapy) – Dr Tori Olds (2023-2024)
• Trauma and Attachment Training – Diane Poole Heller (2023)
• Healing Trauma and Addiction – Gabor Maté (2023)
• Transformational Keys & Evolutionary Neuro-Biological Adaptation Theory – Malou Laureys (2022-2025)
• Breathwork Facilitator and Teacher Training – Innercamp (2022)
• Emotion-Focused Therapy – Leslie Greenberg (2022)
• Spiritual Psychology – Alef Trust, Liverpool University (2021)
• Existential Well-being Counselling: A person-centered approach – KU Leuven (2021)
• Transformational Breathing – Transformational Breath Foundation (2017)
• Psycho-Energetic Coaching – Timotheus Project (2012-2014)

If you’re looking for a supportive, professional, and results-driven psychologist, I’d love to hear from you.

Book a 15-min phone call to see if we're the right fit