— About me · Olga Willemsen, Ph.D.
Certified Hypnotherapist in The Hague, Wassenaar & Online
Hi, I’m Olga. A scientist by training, a hypnotherapist by conviction.
My approach combines deep inner work with modern, neuroscience-based methods to bring clarity, calm and confidence into every area of life. My structured 5-session program helps clients achieve lasting change — often far beyond what they believed was possible.
8+
Years of practice
4
languages
2
practice rooms
1
structured program
My mission
Helping you break free from anxiety, trauma and limiting patterns — toward deep, lasting change.
So you can live with more clarity, confidence and emotional freedom.
My background
From the research lab to the therapy room.
Before becoming a full-time hypnotherapist, I earned a Ph.D. in natural sciences and worked in research and development. That scientific background shaped a pragmatic, evidence-based mindset — one that now blends with the art of hypnosis.
Born and raised in Lithuania, I’ve since lived an international life across Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands. I understand the challenges faced by expats, professionals and parents balancing multiple roles.
education
Ph.D. in natural sciences
Has lived in
Lithuania · Sweden · Germany · the Netherlands
Sessions in
English · Dutch · Russian · German by request
Why this work
Hypnotherapy changed my life first.
It fascinated me because it confirmed what I’d always believed — that every human mind holds immense healing and creative potential. Through hypnosis, I personally:
01
Resolved the psychological root of an autoimmune condition, supporting my remission
03
Overcame fear of flying
04
Boosted my self-esteem and emotional resilience
05
Strengthened personal and professional relationships
These experiences are why I do this work — to help you create a
transformation of your own.
Training & certification
Trained by the field's leading schools.
I’m a member in good standing of the International Association of Counselors and Therapists (IACT). I’ve completed all required training hours, uphold the IACT Code of Ethics, and meet its annual continuing education requirements.
Ongoing professional development in neuroscience and transformational hypnosis keeps my work evolving to the highest standard.
published
Quit Smoking Master Hypnotherapist
Co-authored with Freddy Jacquin
Also featured on professional hypnotherapy platforms and international directories.
Jacquin Hypnosis Academy
Advanced hypnotherapy
Certified by the world-renowned hypnotherapist Freddy Jacquin. JHA gave me advanced tools and methods highly regarded in the hypnotherapy community — Freddy’s philosophy and techniques have significantly deepened my ability to guide clients toward transformative change. Together, we co-authored the book The Mindset and Actions of a Quit Smoking Master Hypnotherapist.
Mike Mandel Hypnosis Academy
Neo-Ericksonian hypnosis
Trained and certified by the Mike Mandel Hypnosis Academy (Canada), known for its cutting-edge approach to hypnosis and hypnotherapy.
Simpson Protocol
Deep-state work
Developed by Ines Simpson. The client’s higher consciousness leads the process, so meaningful change can unfold gently — without needing to talk about painful memories. Particularly effective for complex or deeply rooted issues.
Marisa Peer RTT School
Rapid Transformational Therapy
Where my journey began: certification from the Marisa Peer RTT Therapy School (UK), learning the powerful and in-demand RTT approach.
American Union of NLP
Master Practitioner
Certified as an NLP Master Practitioner by the American Union of NLP, with active membership in the organisation.
In the media
How I can help
Three primary specialisms
Each program blends hypnotherapy with practical coaching, structured over five sessions — tailored to what’s actually keeping you stuck.
Relief from Anxiety and Panic Attacks
More about finding calm and control
Sustainable Weight Loss
Establish a healthy relationship with your body and food
Success stories
In my clients' own words.
Stories that show how quickly the human mind can change for the better.
★★★★★ 5.0 · 20+ Google reviews
“Change comes not from reading books, but from deep embodied experiences — and with Olga, you are in really good hands.”
Lina Metlevskiene · USA
motivation
Immediate Results
I can recommend Olga to everyone! Olga is very sweet, professional, and pleasant to listen to. Her hypnotherapy method is very good and immediately showed results. The audio meditation still helps me daily.
Maarten Kops
Netherlands
Weight & Body Image
Breaking a Bad Habit, Gaining Control
I sought Olga’s help for stopping a bad habit (of eating chocolate). I was weak to change a behaviour even though aware of its bad consequences. After working with Olga, I became energized, sure of what I want, in control, and calm. I recommend others to work with Olga 100%, because the result is there, and the way of working is effective, there is no doubt. Also the barrier to do something about a change is removed effortlessly.
Andrea Hibbins
Netherlands
confidence
Confidently Moving Forward
Olga is an amazing therapist. She made me feel completely at ease. I had confidence problems. She helped me to understand why I have this problem and now I am able to leave my negative thoughts behind and move forward I am feeling much better. I highly recommend her. Thank you.
Lucy Caunce
UK
motivation
Training My Brain, Not Just My Body
Hello Olga, I’d like to thank you for your wonderful coaching. I had no experience with hypnotherapy beforehand, so I did some research. What immediately appealed to me was the idea that you’re actually training your brain. Training my body or taking good care of it isn’t difficult for me, but training my brain is, and that piqued my curiosity.
I had several goals I wanted to achieve, such as learning to think more positively and letting things go more effectively. That wasn’t always easy; it required effort and daily, conscious practice. But over time, I noticed it became more and more natural. Not only do I benefit from this, but those around me notice the difference too. I also teach my children the tips and tricks I learned.
Another thing I noticed: the hypnosis sessions didn’t feel so much like hypnosis to me, but more like a form of deep concentration. You made sure I understood and took your time. That’s why some sessions lasted longer than planned. Very kind. Thank you!
Lineke van Beek
Netherlands
Anxiety & stress
Tremendous sense of relief
I got in touch with Olga with an issue that had bothered me for most of my life and within a few hours, I felt such a tremendous sense of relief that it finally changed.
Olga’s knowledge and compassion are abundant. She skillfully guided me through the scenes from my past that had created the limiting belief and created for me a recording that was so beautifully crafted that I really look forward to listening to it every day.
If you have any problem, I urge you to contact this wonderful and highly skilled woman.
Lena
Netherlands
Confidence
Confidence in interactions and relationships
My issue is that I find it difficult to communicate easily in group situations. I often keep quiet in group discussions, as I don’t think other people will find what I have to say interesting. At work also, I have always found it difficult to build relationships with colleagues.
Even though I wanted to try hypnotherapy, I wasn’t sure it would work because I considered myself to be an introvert, and didn’t think it was possible to change this.
After the session, I quickly started to notice that I found myself more confident in my interactions with others. I was more spontaneous, and also making more jokes, which is something I never do. I also noticed people starting to look at me more in group conversations, and that was a revelation to me.
I would thoroughly recommend Olga — she was very helpful, patient, and knowledgeable, and really encouraged me throughout the whole process.
Jane
UK
depression
From depressed to empowered, more positive and focused
I contacted Olga a few months after I had stopped taking the medications which I was prescribed to get through a period of depression. I often felt sad, helpless, and incapable. I wanted her to help me to continue without medications, boost my self-esteem, and ultimately help me to get more focused on my priorities.
After the first introductory session, I thought I would only go for the hypnotherapy session but Olga proposed to combine the hypnotherapy session with the coaching sessions and I am very glad she did.
Few days after the hypnotherapy session I felt something had positively changed in my way to experience what had happened to me in the past 2-3 years and the way I looked at the future i.e. empowered, more positive about my future, and more focused.
The coaching sessions which followed helped me to become aware of what was happening and very important for me to learn from Olga some simple techniques which I can keep using when I feel the need for.
A couple of months after the last follow-up session, I can confirm that I do not feel any need to go back to medication. I highly recommend her. Olga is very professional, very structured, and at the same time very caring.
Lena
Netherlands
depression
A Life Before and After: My Deepest Gratitude to Olga
I am writing this not just as a thank-you note, but as a beacon of hope for those who find themselves in the same dark place I once was.
First and foremost, I want to express my boundless gratitude to my hypnotherapist, Olga. What happened during our work together was not just therapy; it was a complete rebirth of my reality. The results are incredibly powerful, and I feel it is vital to share them.
I came to Olga in a critical state. Before our sessions, my life was consumed by overwhelming internal tension and a constant, exhausting battle with myself. My depressive states were so severe that I struggled with suicidal ideation. I was literally destroying myself from the inside out. Through our work, I achieved the following results:
Inner Peace: That suffocating tension is gone. I have stopped suffering and fighting myself every single minute. True inner stillness has finally emerged.
Trust: Olga helped me resolve deep-seated trust issues that had been eating away at me for years, poisoning my relationship with the world.
Self-Worth: I broke free from hyperfixations and, most importantly, stopped the unconscious self-hatred. In its place, I found acceptance and self-value.
Vitality and Energy: The terrifying thoughts that haunted me are gone. By ending the internal war, I freed up a massive amount of energy that I used to waste on just “surviving.”
Now, I finally have the resources to move toward goals that were once mere dreams, causing nothing but frustration. Healthy Relationships: Even during the process, I began building healthy boundaries and connections with my loved ones and those around me — but primarily with myself.
Olga is, without a doubt, a world-class professional who works with incredible depth and care. If you feel you have reached a dead end and the pain has become unbearable, I wholeheartedly recommend trusting this specialist. Olga, thank you for my new, peaceful, and conscious life!
Maria Shatokhina
Netherlands
Weight & Body Image
Integrity Returned To Me after Resolving Cravings
I sought Olga’s help, wanting to get rid of cravings for sweets and carbohydrates and start a fitness routine to improve my figure. I had an irresistible desire for ice cream, cakes, pancakes, and pies. I loved to cook and to cook a lot, in large quantities, all of which had to be eaten, treated, and distributed to people. I had been spending a lot of time and money on this “hobby”; it was already unpleasant for me, but I could not stop. This passion was especially aggravated during moments of emotional and moral tension. I cooked, calmed down, and overate.
This habit, which became a problem, began in my teens. And I realized that by force of will, I can’t stop it.
I met Olga and liked her communication style: her delicacy, politeness, and, at the same time, perseverance and high professionalism. Not all people like to tidy up “old linen,” including me. But a hypnotic state is amazing. You go into the depths of the subconscious, which stores the answers to all questions, but you cannot see or understand the essence of the meaning you attached to this or that event. It has been deposited with you, has grown into a habit, and the habit has formed a character.
Olga sees the essence, the root, the root cause of your problem, and asking questions leads you to answers and solutions that you would never have found alone. I realized that through cooking delicious food, I tried to attract attention, I got to people, I wanted to receive compliments and thanks. I believed that I was not capable of anything, as a person, I was not interested, and I was not remarkable.
After the session, I felt my rebirth. Olga returned my integrity to me. I’m good enough, smart, I don’t have to do anything to feel good. I don’t have to please, appease, or get approval. I gained confidence, calm, I got more time, money, and less weight!
I advise you to contact Olga and to not put off solving your problems. Problems and disappointments accumulate click by click, blow after blow, and it seems that they are insoluble. But where they are insoluble, Olga solves them in a couple of sessions. No need to spend years with a psychologist and hope that maybe in a few years you can live in peace with yourself and others. Which is better, 2-3 hours or 2-3 years? I chose the first one and enjoy the results.
It doesn’t matter what you eat; what matters is what eats you! Olga will help you find the life that you have been striving for so long!
Margarita
russia
Depression
A deep, embodied understanding of a truer, better me
In the very first hypnotherapy session I experienced a deep, embodied understanding of a true, better me. The transformational audio recording, which I listened to every day, strengthened this experience. Following coaching sessions helped me break from habits and perceptions that held me back.
After 30 days, I was different — lots of energy and ideas, like somebody turned the switch in me. I was able to apply for jobs and, after getting offers, choose the one that best suited my talents.
Change comes not from reading books, but from deep embodied experiences. With Olga, you are in really good hands.
Lina Metlevskiene
USA
Life Change
Dealing with grief: weight lifted from my shoulders
For the last four years, I have been coping with the grief of losing my mother and the trauma of her terminal illness. As a young expat in a foreign country, I felt even more alone than ever before.
I consistently worked on myself, but noticed even after years that every little problem, be it in relationships or work, my mind always circled back to feeling stuck, lost and grieving.
Olga’s online hypnotherapy session revealed more deep-rooted feelings and how they were triggered by grief. In the following coaching sessions, I noticed a steadily increasing sense of lightness, as in weight lifted from my shoulders. I absolutely love the practical, easy-to-use everyday tools, and I wish I had found her earlier!
Alex
Netherlands
Anxiety & stress
Great competence in solving health problems
After several health problems and frequent visits to doctors who could not solve my problems, I found hypnotherapy. At first, I was skeptical that I could be helped in this way, but I was very pleasantly surprised.
After just one session, my anxiety diminished, and I felt I could understand and control processes in my body. After just a few weeks I was well again!
Mrs. Willemsen has a very empathetic and calm nature. Through this and her great competence, you quickly gain confidence.
Jessie
germany
Children & teens
From fears to relaxed, confident and open-minded
We contacted Olga as our son Tim (11) was afraid of noise, especially loud motorbikes and traffic, afraid to master new situations, and lacked self-confidence.
Olga invited Tim to a one-hour therapy appointment. When they were ready, Tim was very calm and in balance. He listened to her recordings daily, and Olga coached him every two weeks.
After four weeks we recognised Tim’s behaviour had changed. He is not afraid of motorbikes anymore — he is now relaxed in traffic — and he is mastering new situations: he changed school recently and is open-minded. This method works.
Renate
Netherlands
Confidence
Getting out of my own way to success
Before going to Olga for help, I felt stuck in my business, with my levels of confidence, and as if I was blocked and unsure why. This was making me feel stuck in many other areas of life.
Olga has been so lovely and caring and really made me realize why I felt so blocked. These blocks have steadily been clearing, and I feel so much freer, clearer, and more confident now.
I cannot thank you enough for your time, your care, and the amazing work you do.
Emma Hixon
uk
Children & teens
From orthorexia to self-confidence and normal weight
Before we turned to Olga, my daughter (15) had orthorexia. Food was carefully sorted into healthy and unhealthy, and weight loss, abdominal pain, and a depressive state followed — a vicious circle.
After hypnotherapy, her mood slowly returned, along with the certainty that she could integrate her love of the environment and health into everyday life. With increased self-confidence, her appetite got better and better, and soon she was back to her normal weight.
I am very impressed with how fast and effective the therapy is and can only recommend it.
Dina
germany
Life Change
Deep serenity and trust
I turned to Olga because I know how comprehensively trained she is and, more importantly, how compassionate. In my hypnosis session, she not only helped me recognize the connections to my problem, but also to take a new perspective and make peace with the issue.
Since then, I have been filled with deep serenity and trust. Thank you very much, dear Olga, for this wonderful experience.
Kathrin Niesel
Germany
life change
Problem solved at its root — I feel reborn
I had a 5-session hypnotherapy program. I learned so much from it and got so much out of it! Olga tackles the problem at its root, which turns it into an opportunity for growth. The home exercises were also very helpful — I feel reborn!
Netherlands
Confidence
Confidence to Speak Up in Dutch
Netherlands
Depression
A long-desired and needed breakthrough
Deep serenity and trust
I am 32 years old and I have been treating a nervous breakdown for 10 years. Diagnosis: recurrent depressive disorder. I was seen by the best psychiatrists; recovery was progressing, but very slowly.
After the session of hypnotherapy, my condition improved and is now stable. Olga is not only a specialist in her field, but also a wonderful, sensitive, kind person. I recommend her.
Ukraine
life change
All The Tools To Be Successful in Relationships
A month ago I did hypnotherapy with Olga to create closer relationships. She helped me to get deep into myself and work on myself. Immediately after the first session, I already noticed improvements, but after the last coaching session, I was sure that I had received all the tools from her to be successful. She is very knowledgeable and patient. It was well worth it! Thank you for this beautiful experience!
Netherlands
life change
Turning point: I took charge of my life
I had a great experience with Olga. The whole process made me embrace my inner child and take charge of my life! I definitely recommend booking an appointment if you feel ready to make a turn in your life.
Netherlands
Weight & Body Image
From Insecurity to Feeling Safe and to Ideal Weight
I cannot recommend Olga enough for anything that you’re ready to move through in life. When I came to her, I thought I was going for one issue, but we discovered the real issue was around safety and holding onto excess body weight that I could never seem to release, no matter what I did.
After working with her, in just one session, I was able to release 10 pounds in a month, and my habits, confidence, and general way of feeling towards myself and my body did a complete 360. To say my life is completely changed is an understatement. I don’t even know who I was before my session with Olga.
10/10 recommend you hire her ASAP. I am already looking forward to working with her for our second session
Ashley — TUF Woman Table
USA
life change
Clear Guidance and Warm, Effective Support
Olga is a warm and friendly woman who senses exactly what’s needed. She gives clear instructions and valuable tips. Her help was very effective, and I will definitely keep applying the information she shared.
Netherlands
Anxiety & stress
From Social Anxiety to Ease in Communication and Self-Acceptance
I reached out to Olga with a deeply personal and painful issue: intense facial redness when talking to people, constantly comparing myself to others, and feeling huge discomfort in any social situation. This fear was literally controlling my life and preventing me from being myself.
Olga is a true professional. We met over Zoom, and even through the screen, I could feel her warmth and complete engagement. The hypnotherapy process was transformational for me.
I completed the full program, and I can confidently say — my life has changed. I now easily invite people to my home, meet new people, and interact without fear. Even if my face still turns red sometimes, I accept it — as a sign of my lively and emotional nature, not as a flaw.
Now I feel that I am in charge of my life, not my anxiety. Thank you, Olga, for this journey. It has been truly valuable.
canada
confidence
From Overwhelming Insecurity to Being Much Happier and Confident
Before I came to Olga, I was very insecure about myself around others, and this really stood in the way of everyday life. When Olga started to work with me, she was very understanding and patient, and she helped me through the hypnotherapy process step by step. Each time we spoke, she explained how the mind works, and this gave me insight into how to deal with my insecurity. After my hypnotherapy sessions, I began to see myself differently, and now I feel much happier and confident thanks to Olga!
A.H.
Netherlands
life change
Completely Different Perspective on My Life
I was very fortunate to be able to speak to Olga once. Although our meeting took place online, Olga’s support worked wonders for me. Olga’s voice is incredibly soothing and her voice sounds very calming. During our only meeting, she was able to give me such great tips and advice that since then I have had a completely different perspective on certain things, my life and my habits. Thank you very much.
Netherlands
Anxiety & stress
From the Edge of Burnout to Clarity and Calm
When I contacted Olga, I was on the edge of having the second burnout in my life. Being a new mom and taking care of my stepchildren, life was busy, hectic, and my anxieties sneak up on me. I couldn’t find the rest, my inner peace, and the joy of life. The panic attacks came more frequently, and I wanted a change right away!
After the session, I felt the difference; I wasn’t that stressed out anymore. My husband saw the change immediately, and I felt happy, energized, secure, and I was living in the moment. I’m very thankful for the method and her coaching. Everything is so clear now and life is good.
Olga is an amazing, caring person willing to help others with their problems and be the best version of yourself. The hypnotherapy was mind blowing and the outcome made so much sense. She will give you the tools and guide you. Trust the process, yourself and Olga and enjoy!
Netherlands
confidence
Unraveling Years-Old Blocks to Confidence
Olga helped me tackle some lack of confidence issues. During the sessions, she was really patient, encouraging and caring; she helped me unravel things which have held me back for many years and importantly learn to let go of them.
After the sessions, I began to notice improvements quickly; I started to feel more confident in myself, which helped me in my interactions with others. It was really amazing and felt great, and this made me realize that anything is possible! I can thoroughly recommend trying hypnotherapy and Olga as a therapist!
Christel Kronig
UK
life change
A Beautiful Experience — Olga Honored My Energy
What a beautiful experience. It is a challenge for myself to find someone to work with that can connect with my energy. Olga was not only successful with honoring my energy, but successful in leading me through some things in my life that many therapists over many years were unable to do. I can’t recommend New Empowered You enough. Safe, high value services. Thank you Olga.
USA
motivation
Resolved Long-Standing Issues of Motivation and Commitment
Olga helped me with long-standing issues of motivation and commitment. She is really warm and empathic, so easy to talk to, and she quickly grasps the underlying causes. The change I wanted began to happen from the first session of working with her, and is still continuing several weeks later. Thank you, Olga!
UK
motivation
Highest Priority to What Truly Matters to You
I am very happy with the outcome of our sessions, and I continue to use your techniques. I have calmed down so much and focused much more on what I want to do and how to do it. Thanks again for all your help. I feel very reassured.
A.
Netherlands
life change
Big Shifts I Wouldn’t Have Thought Possible
Made some big shifts in the time I worked with Olga, which I wouldn’t have thought possible at the beginning. Highly recommend.
Netherlands
motivation
Calm, Professional, and Truly Able to Help
Olga is truly able to help you overcome your difficulties, not only because she’s very professional in her work, but also because she has a very calm and attentive personality.
Netherlands
motivation
Truly Transformative Coaching
Truly transformative. Thoughtful coaching. Learning a new skill for life has never felt so important and rewarding. Thank you, Olga!
L. v. S.
Netherlands
Anxiety & Stress
Tremendous Sense of Relief
I got in touch with Olga with an issue that had bothered me for most of my life, and within a few hours, I felt such a tremendous sense of relief that it finally changed.
Olga’s knowledge and compassion are abundant. She skillfully guided me through the scenes from my past that had created the limiting belief and created for me a recording that not only transformed me from the old number but was also so beautifully crafted that I really look forward to listening to it every day.
If you have any problem, I urge you to contact this wonderful and highly skilled woman.
Patricia Coudray
Netherlands
motivation
A Pleasant and Helpful Experience
I experienced Olga’s hypnocoaching as very pleasant and helpful. Olga is very skilled, and I would definitely recommend her.
Netherlands
Ready to begin?
Your next step is a free conversation.
If you’re ready to move beyond anxiety, burnout or old patterns, I warmly invite you to book a free 20-minute discovery call on Zoom — and find out how hypnotherapy can help you unlock your authentic, empowered self.