Ville Merinen

Ville Merinen is a Finnish politician and Member of the Parliament of Finland, first elected in 2023. Before entering politics, he worked as a psychotherapist and nurse, gaining significant public recognition as 'Terapeutti-Ville' (Therapist Ville) through his social media presence on TikTok and Twitch, where he focused on mental health advocacy. In parliament, he has served on the Social Affairs and Health Committee and the Audit Committee. Merinen is known for his liberal values and has campaigned for stricter regulation of social media to protect youth mental health. In 2025, he was also elected to the Helsinki City Council.