About

As a devoted mother of two teenagers and a seasoned professional who studied Child Coaching and psychology, Clinical Psychology, and Orthomolecular therapy, I understand the complexities of child development and the challenges parents face. 

The three of us have traveled around the world and lived in 5 countries, my children are 'TCK's'. They are great in embracing a new culture, a new language, and a new way of living but with that also comes a sense of not belonging to something. This is just an example of what made me dive into the brain, the physiology and biology of children (and adults!). 

Now I help Dutch and Expat families (both teenagers and adults). I speak fluent English as I lived abroad for 20 years and worked with children and adults outside of The Netherlands.  

Children can feel your low mood, low energy, lack of sleep or unbalanced emotions. It is never too late to take a few different steps and transform habits. Your well-being helps your child's well-being!

I combine my orthomolecular background with psychology in my coaching sessions to work on different levels and create an integrated work plan. I studied Hotel- and restaurant management as well, so I am more than happy to share some of my 'winner-healthy- recipes' with you! 

Curious how nutrition can reduce or influence your well-being? 

Interested in how small changes can have a huge positive impact on your state of mind? 

Comfort Children commits to empowering children and their parents by offering tailored coaching services designed to inspire growth, foster resilience and transform your old habits.

• Orthomolecular therapy; reduce inflammation and really balance your nutrition
• Stress reduction, panic attacks, CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy)
• Sleep 
• Addiction
• Highly sensitive personality
• Emigration, immigration, relocation, changing schools and moving away
• Divorce and grief

• Child coaching & Child psychology, The Netherlands, 2022 
• Clinical psychology, The Netherlands 2024
• Orthomolecular Therapy, The Netherlands 2025
• Supporting adolescent learners: social and emotional well-being, Griffith University, 2023
• Childhood adversity: the impact of childhood maltreatment on mental health, Division of  Psychology and Language Sciences, University College London, 2023
• Understanding depression and low mood in young people, University of Reading, 2023
• Teaching students who have suffered complex trauma, Queensland University of Technology, 2023
• Food and Mood: Improving mental health through diet and nutrition, Deakin University and Food & Mood Centre, 2023
• The neurobiology of addiction, American Society of Addiction Medicine, 2023
• Understanding addiction, Central Queensland University, 2023