About me
Hello! I’m Theo and I work as a psychologist. I have been interested in psychology since I was a teenager. People have always interested me, and I find it fascinating how we are all so different yet similar. I am originally from The Netherlands. I lived in Finland for 2 years and after that, I moved to Estonia. I have been working as a psychologist for 6 years. I have worked with people who have depression, anxiety, trauma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), personality disorders and individuals who have experienced psychosis.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and Sports Psychology. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, or simply seeking personal growth and self-discovery, I’m here to provide support, guidance, and practical strategies for positive change. Please note that I do not diagnose conditions or prescribe medication.
I work as a psychologist at Clarente (Mental Health Center). In addition, I am a partner with the unemployment center, Spring Health (a digital mental health company that provides therapy and mental health support) and I am doing my PhD at Tartu University. I am registered as a Psychologist-Counsellor (EQF Level 7), a member of the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST), Eesti Skeemiteraapia Assotsiatsioon (Estonian Schema Therapy Association) and the Estonian Association of Psychologists (Eesti Psühholoogide Liit), the professional association for psychologists in Estonia. I also receive supervision.
My Education
2024 - Master’s Degree in Psychology, with a Specialization in Clinical Psychology
2019 - Master’s Degree in Sport and Exercise Promotion, with a Specialization in Sport Psychology
2017 - Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
2014 - Higher Vocational Education, Social Work and Services, Propaedeutic Diploma
Additional Education
2026 Workshop: Confident Mode Mapping – Schema Therapy Works (online)
2025 Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy: A Deep Dive into Healing and Integration – Spring Health (online)
2025 Trauma-informed practice to support people who have experienced psychological trauma – The British Psychological Society (online)
2025 Schema Therapy Training: Beyond the Basics – Schema Therapy Training Scotland (online)
2024 Schema Therapy Training: The Model, Methods & Techniques – Schema Therapy Training Scotland (online)
2024 Anniversary of the Faculty of Medicine (poster presentation) – University of Tartu, Faculty of Medicine (Estonia, Tartu)
2024 An Introduction to Sensorimotor Psychotherapy – Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute (E-lecture)
2024 Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy – Estonian Association for Cognitive Behavior Therapy (Estonia, Tartu)
2024 Conference: Physical Activity and Mental Health (presenter) – Estonian Association of Psychologists (Estonia, Tallinn)
2024 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for beginners – Psychwire (E-Course)
2023 The Genogram – Patrick Teahan Therapy (E-course)
2022 International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health and its use in the field of rehabilitation – Tartu Health Care College (Estonia, Tartu)
2022 Narrative Exposure Therapy method training (NET) – Estonian Refugee Council (Estonia, Tallinn)
2021 ACT Essential (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) – APT Accreditation, Level 2 – The Association for Psychological Therapies (APT) (E-Course)
2021 Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development and wellness – University of Rochester (E-Course)
2021 Certification in Clinical Psychology 2: diagnoses and therapy – Open University (E-Course)
2020 Certification in Psychological interviewing – Open University (E-Course)
2020 Certification in Geriatric Psychology – Open University (E-Course)
2019 Certification in Nutrition Theory – Organization NTI (E-Course)