Real me within

My name is Heli Heiskanen, Psychologist (PsM Finland, EuroPsy), Author, Educator & Retreat Leader. Originally from Finland, I live partly by the sea in Greece.

My mission in life is to explore the real me within in myself and others, by integrating psychology, human development, and spiritual growth. I help people understand themselves more deeply, heal from difficult experiences, reconnect with their true self, develop genuine connections and authentic relationships, embrace the power of sensitivity, and find fulfilment in life.

An Integrative Approach

As a highly sensitive person myself, with more than 22 years of experience as a psychologist and a 40-year-long profound journey of personal growth, I feel deep empathy and understanding for a wide variety of human experiences and conditions. I can guide you through challenges in a conscious, safe and practical way.

I combine psychology and inner growth to support your authentic self, genuine connections, and a meaningful life.

I work in an integrative way, seeing people as whole beings of body, mind, emotions, relationships, soul and spirit. My work combines psychology with human spiritual growth, body and mind practices, creativity and intuitive healing. Over the years I have supported clients with a wide range of issues and life situations, such as self-acceptance, depression, anxiety, stress, burn out, relationship challenges, various crises and many more.

Books and Publications

I am the author of three non-fiction books published in Finnish, stay tuned for English editions:

• Herkkyyden voima – opas omannäköiseen elämään (2016): Exploring the Power of Sensitivity – Uncovering the Real Me (Book 1 of 2), launch 21st of November 2025 in Amazon Kindle eBook. (You may pre-order now.)
• Uskalla rakastaa – kohti aitoa tunneyhteyttä (2021) – about love and authentic emotional connetion
• Erityisherkän lapsen kanssa (2022, in English: With a Highly Sensitive Child)

My work has received widespread recognition in the Finnish media, and my training sessions have attracted thousands of highly sensitive people and others.

Guided by Intuition

Intuition has been a guiding force in my work and life. To me, intuition means the most holistic knowledge there is: combining reason, emotion, experience and instinct. Over the years it has guided my most important choices, such as becoming a psychologist in 2003, establishing an integrative wellbeing centre in Finland in 2009, writing my books from 2014 onwards, finding my second home in Greece in 2019, and even adopting my adorable cats from the streets of Crete in 2024.

I have fallen deeply in love with Greece, especially the Greek sea, where I am partly based. I invite you to pause and reconnect with yourself — supported by the beauty and nurturing energy of Greek nature and the sea.

Intuition has also led me to develop trainings in intuitive healing, the power of sensitivity and spiritual growth, as well as the Real Me Retreats in Greece. These retreats are not silent retreats or simple wellness trips, but profound journeys of self-discovery and inner growth. They allow me to share with you two of my greatest loves: the Greek sea and guiding people on their path of inner growth.

Work with Me

At the moment I offer:

• Psychologist Counseling Online and Intuitive Healing – read more and book your session here.
• Real Me Tailor-Made Mini-Retreats in Greece (by the sea for you or your group) – read more and book your retreat here.
• Real Me Retreats in Groups in Greece (currently in Finnish, soon expanding into English)
• My book in English: Exploring the Power of Sensitivity – Uncovering the Real Me (Book 1 of 2), launch 21st of November 2025 in Amazon Kindle eBook. (You may pre-order now.)

Stay connected

You are warmly welcome to contact me with any questions or to book a session at: heli.heiskanen@origonova.fi. You can connect with me online or in Greece.

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I look forward to hearing from you!

Warm regards,
Heli