The Story Behind Smiling Minds Club
Born in Germany and shaped by time in Spain, I have called the Netherlands home for more than half my life. I live here in the beautiful Haarlem area with my partner and our two children, who remain my greatest daily teachers. My path to becoming a psychologist started long biographical steps before my university studies; as a teenager, I was already tucked into books on human nature and exploring the mind-body connection through Yoga and Autogenic Training. Later, formalizing my passion by becoming a Certified Yoga Teacher allowed me to deeply integrate physical awareness and movement into my grounding practice. While earning my degree, a ten-day silent Vipassana retreat gave me a first glimpse of the endless wisdom that lies within us all. This lifelong commitment to practice is more than a career to me—it adds immense value to my own life, allowing me to live with the conscious awareness and gratitude that I now bring into our sessions.
Blending Science-Backed Psychology with Grounded Practice
Working intuitively as a psychologist, I combine the science of positive psychology with deep mindfulness training to help you align mind, body, and soul. My ultimate goal is to empower you to shift from running on autopilot to actively living with intention, trusting that 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.
After years as a corporate coach and trainer, I founded Smiling Minds Club to support those seeking change, more joy, and a more conscious way of living. It is a true honor to witness your transformation and help you rediscover your unique inner voice on the way to a meaningful life.
If you are ready to tap into your authentic self and shift how you relate to the challenges of daily life, I would love to guide you.
Professional Credentials & Flexible Support
To give you complete peace of mind and flexibility, my practice is fully certified and adapted to your lifestyle:
Official Registrations & Background: I am a certified psychologist, a Certified Yoga Teacher (utilizing physical movement to support mental grounding), a certified Mediator and fully registered with both the VMBN and the Mindfulness Register with an AGB-code. For Dutch residents, this means my 8-week MBSR courses qualify for partial or full reimbursement by most health insurance providers.
Tailored Environments: My sessions are held primarily online via Zoom or outdoors connecting with nature in our local dunes and beach surroundings (like Overveen, Bloemendaal, and Zandvoort). For specific group trainings or long-term projects, dedicated local rental spaces can be arranged on an on-demand basis.
Multilingual Sessions: I am proud to offer coaching and training fully in English, Dutch (Nederlands), and German (Deutsch).
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]
