About Me
Children inspire me every single day.
Their curiosity, their pure way of seeing the world, and their openness continue to move me. I recognize the resilience and wisdom that every child carries within. With trust as my foundation, I guide children so that change comes from within—and therefore can last.
I trained as an Integrative Child Therapist at the Dutch Academy for Psychotherapy. This education fully reflects my vision: a child knows it, can do it, and will do it—when they are truly seen, heard, and understood.
Alongside my work with children and parents in my practice, I also enjoy teaching at the Academy, where I help train new child coaches, counselors, and therapists.
My passion reaches beyond the therapy room. I want to inspire adults to communicate with children and young people from a place of equality and respect. I do this enthusiastically through trainings and lectures for parents and professionals.
In my work with children, I always look at the bigger picture: a child is part of a system. Parents and caregivers, the family system, and school all play a role in the child’s well-being.
As a parenting coach, I lovingly support parents and caregivers in what is perhaps the most beautiful—yet sometimes also the most challenging—task of all: raising children. Because family dynamics often have their roots in the wider family system, I completed the Family Constellations with Children & Adolescents training at the Ingrid Dykstra Academy. With this background, I guide individual (parenting) constellations that shed light on deeper dynamics and create space for change.
I have great respect not only for parents, but also for teachers. Through training and personal coaching, I help them strengthen their leadership so they can stand in front of their class with more calm, confidence, and joy.
Whether you are a parent, caregiver, or teacher—you are not alone. Would you like to know how I can support you and your child, or you as a teacher and your school? Please feel free to contact me for an informal conversation. Together, we can explore the type of support that best fits your needs.
Comments from Children
✨ “I really enjoyed playing games!”
✨ “I want to come back a thousand times!”
✨ “My little brother wants to join too!”
✨ “When can I come again?”
✨ “Nothing felt weird with Jantien, I could say anything.”
✨ “Jantien is kind, and I loved the horses.”
Comments from Parents
🌿 “Jantien is very dedicated and approachable. She explains the sessions clearly and sets realistic expectations.”
🌿 “Both the children and we as parents are very happy with the conversations with you. We often feel there’s never time for this, but once we made it, we realized how important it is to talk about these things more often.”
🌿 “Thank you so much for your pleasant and professional coaching!”
🌿 “My child was happy with the results—her complaints have decreased.”
🌿 “We noticed a real positive change after the sibling sessions.”
