I'm passionate about making mindfulness accessible and practical for everyone. I believe mindfulness is a powerful tool to support wellbeing and create meaningful, positive change in our lives.

Originally from the Netherlands, I've also lived in the UK and the USA. Twelve years ago, my family—three children and a dog!—made the move to New Zealand, which we now happily call home.

My background is in psychology, with a Dutch degree and several years of experience working in the Netherlands. I started out in private practice and later worked within a large mental health organisation, supporting adults with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders. It was during this time that I trained in both mindfulness and EMDR.

After moving to New Zealand, I discovered a love for teaching and the creative side of mindfulness. I earned my Adult Education diploma and began tutoring through Wellington Community Colleges. I also became a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT36), combining creativity and calm in a way that resonates deeply with my students.

Over the years, I've run a wide range of mindfulness courses and workshops across the Wellington region—from intimate Christmas Zentangle sessions for local schools to larger events at conferences. My workshops blend mindfulness, creativity, and connection in a way that is gentle, engaging, and effective.

Whether you're interested in mindfulness, creative mindfulness, crochet, yarnbombing, or the Zentangle method, I offer custom workshops both in person and online via Zoom.

Let’s connect:
📧 easynowmindfulness@gmail.com