
Martine
Individual Therapist | Couple Therapist | Family Therapist | Gestalttherapist|

Introduction
Sometimes, life feels like a struggle—whether in your relationship, your family, or within yourself. Change begins with self-awareness. I help you gain clarity about what’s going on so you can take steps toward growth and healing.
With nearly twenty years of experience as a coach and trainer in the corporate world, I combine my expertise with in-depth therapeutic methods such as Gestalt Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Systemic Therapy. Additionally, I am a certified yoga teacher and integrate breathwork and body-oriented exercises into my sessions. I firmly believe that our body holds the key to change—yet we often tend to move away from it.
My specialties lie in relationship issues. I am experienced in working with blended family dynamics, ADHD, borderline personality disorder, narcissism, and trauma. I also support individuals struggling with stress, low self-esteem, burnout, or depression. My approach is open, direct, and insightful, with space for humor and lightness. I reflect, confront, and help you break through patterns.
Are you looking for guidance for yourself or your relationship? Feel free to reach out via the Send a message - button. I look forward to working together on change.
Martine
Online therapy
Qualifications and registrations
Psychosocial Therapy & Gestalt Therapy
• Higher Professional Education Module in Psychosocial Fundamentals – Con Amore Opleidingen (2021)
• Propedeutic Year in Gestalt Therapy – NSG Academy (2019–2020)
• Training in Experiential Psychosocial Counseling (Year 2) – Kempler Institute (2023)
• Postgraduate in Gestalt Psychotherapy (Year 3 & 4) – IVC Institute for Communication (2024/2025)
Other Relevant Education
• Sociology – University of Amsterdam (1995)
• Commercial Economics – HEAO, Rotterdam (1992)
• Postgraduate Program in Sales & Account Management – Erasmus University Rotterdam (2001)
• Teaching Qualification for Vocational Education (ROC Lecturer) – Transfergroep (2005)
• Yoga Teacher – Yoga Vidya Rotterdam (2019)
• Yin Yoga Teacher – Yoga Vidya Rotterdam (2020)
Member of
• NVAGT – Dutch Flemish Association for Gestalt Therapy
• EAGT – European Association for Gestalt Therapy
• CAT – Collective of Alternative Therapists
Registrations
• EAGT – European Association for Gestalt Therapy
• CAT – CAT Complementary Foundation
• NVAGT – Dutch Flemish Association for Gestalt Therapy and Gestalt Theory
Specialisations
- 1. Couples Therapy
- 2. Depression
- 3. Systematic Therapy
- 4. Blended Families
- 5. Anxiety
- 6. Burn out
- 7. Low self esteem
- 8. Narcissism
- 9. ADHD
- 10. Agression
Specialisations and Expertises
Therapy is a process that requires time and attention.On average, clients attend between 5 and 10 sessions. Sometimes, a short-term process is enough to gain clarity and break through patterns, while in other cases—especially with complex issues or trauma—a longer trajectory is needed. We always determine this together in consultation.
Issues I can help with
- Abuse
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Anxiety
- Being a perfectionist
- Being assertive
- Bereavement, grief, loss
- Bullying
- Burnout
- Career challenges
- Communication
- Cultural adjustment difficulties
- Depression
- Expat issues
- Fear
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- HSP - highly sensitive person
- Hyperventilation
- Intercultural relationship problems
- Jealousy
- Life-meaning questions
- Loneliness
- Loss of meaning
- Low self esteem
- Panic attack
- Panic disorder
- Parenting
- Performance anxiety
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Relationship fights
- Relationship issues
- Self confidence
- Setting boundaries
- Social phobia
- Stress
- Study problems
- Trauma
- Work-related issues
- Workplace stress
- Worrying too much
Fees
Individual Therapy (60 minutes) € 80,00
Family and Couples Therapy (90 minutes) € 120,00
Business Rate (60 minutes) € 95,00 excluding VAT
Availability (Opening hours)
| monday | 09.00-21.30 |
| tuesday | 09.00-21.30 |
| wednesday | 13.00-18.00 |
| thursday | 13.00-18.00 |
| friday | 13.00-18.00 |
| saturday | - |
| sunday | - |
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