Live your life with a smile — from the inside out
Mindfulness Training & Positive Psychology Coaching in Haarlem & Online
Sometimes, life feels less like living and more like managing a never-ending to-do list. You are moving fast, doing everything right, yet there is a persistent feeling of being disconnected from yourself. You want to stop just surviving your weeks and start consciously experiencing them.
Smiling Minds Club is here to help you pause, strip away the noise, and realign with who you are. Through evidence-based mindfulness training (MBSR) and positive psychology coaching, we don't focus on "fixing" you. Instead, we work on uncovering your internal wisdom, cultivating resilience, and building a life that feels genuinely fulfilling.
Where We Meet: Where We Meet: Flexible Environments to Suit Your Life
To give you the most comfortable, all coaching and mindfulness sessions with Smiling Minds Club are completely flexible:
Online via Zoom: Join comfortably from your own home, anywhere in the world. Perfect for busy parents, expats, or international clients.
In Nature (Dunes or Beach): Experience deeply grounding, outdoor mindfulness and walking coaching amidst the beautiful sand dunes and beach surroundings of Haarlem, Overveen, Bloemendaal, and Zandvoort.
Dedicated Studio Spaces (For Groups & Projects):
Available upon request for specific group trainings, workshops, or longer team projects. We arrange calm, private indoor environments located in central Haarlem and the nearby surroundings when the format calls for it.
Meet Your Guide
Certified Psychologist & Registered Mindfulness Trainer
Hi, I'm so glad you're here. I am Vanessa and my goal at Smiling Minds Club is to empower you to move past just "getting through the day" and guide you toward living life more fully and consciously.
At the core of everything I do is a deep belief: you already carry all the strength and answers you need within yourself. My role isn't to change who you are, but to help you re-learn how to listen to that inner wisdom.
With a background in Psychology, my additional credentials as a Certified Yoga Teacher, and official dual registrations in both the VMBN and the Mindfulness Register, I blend science-backed knowledge with practical mind-body practices to support your unique journey.
Specialized Mindfulness & Coaching Programs
Mindful w/y Baby
Navigate the beautiful, intense early stages of motherhood with confidence. This gentle program uses mindfulness and deep presence to help you bond with your baby, manage fatigue, and find your footing as a new parent.
Mindful Parenting
Bring presence, patience, and compassion back to your family life. This specialized mindful parenting course helps you navigate the daily stresses of raising children while staying grounded, calm, and deeply connected.
Mindfulness Training
Gift yourself some quality "me-time" and join this mindfulness training in Haarlem or online. Train your brain to handle daily pressure through practical, science-backed tools designed to help you break automatic habits and find a lasting sense of calm.
"Be the Tree"
Step away from the daily rush for a unique, grounding experience. These local mindfulness workshops combine the psychological benefits of mindful art with focused awareness to help you express yourself, quiet your mind, and fully reset.
Smiling Minds Club
Mindfulness & Positive Psychology Coaching
Registered VMBN / Mindfulness Register Trainer with AGB code & Certified Psychologist
Locations & Service Areas
Serving Haarlem, Overveen, Bloemendaal, Zandvoort, and Online via Zoom.
Sessions are primarily held online or outdoors amidst city parks, quiet nature, and the beach and dunes.
For specific group trainings and longer projects, beautiful local studio spaces can be arranged.
Contact: [email protected]
