Life coach, health coach and Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner in Delft
Life coaching for procrastinators
If you're someone who appears fine on the outside but feels overwhelmed and lost on the inside, you're in the right place.
I help clients get to the root of the patterns they want to break – whether that's over-thinking, chaotic-eating, procrastinating, or something else – so they can find balance and feel at home in themselves again.
The sessions I offer are a calm, grounded, and judgement-free space to gently explore what's going on beneath the surface.
Helping you reconnect your mind and body
You don't have to know exactly what's wrong to seek help. Maybe you feel on the edge of burn-out, a bit lost, overwhelmed, out of sync, not yourself, stuck in habits that make your life harder rather than easier. Perhaps you know all about yourself without truly understanding what makes you react certain ways. You know something needs to change, but you don't know where to begin.
My approach draws from holistic coaching strategies and Gabor Maté's Compassionate Inquiry method, supporting you to see yourself clearly through the fog of self-imposed expectations and social pressures, and connect with goals that are meaningful to you.
We look at the issues as stepping stones towards what really needs to be healed – that's the work we do with Compassionate Inquiry. All the rest – goal-setting and changing behaviours – we tackle with coaching.
If you would like to learn more, head to the Services page or send me a message. I'll be happy to hear from you.
Testimonials
I had a few sessions with Melanie, and the depth we reached from the very first meeting truly surprised me. Her work is incredibly gentle yet profoundly insightful.
What stood out most was how safe and natural it felt to go deep very quickly. I gained valuable insights about myself that I still carry with me today. Her presence, energy, and way of holding space are truly exceptional.
I’m deeply grateful for the experience and highly recommend her to anyone ready for meaningful inner work.
- Darina V.
I expected a food-coach. But I got so much more! I felt that I could be open, Mel really listened to me. No matter what I told her, she always knew how to help or what to say.
- Kiara D.
Before I started the sessions with Mel I felt lost, unhappy and disappointed in myself. I have been struggling with emotional eating and extreme IBS symptoms for many years and I was confused about my true relationship with food. But, what a beautiful, explorative journey it has been! I felt understood and listened to, and I could really be myself during the sessions. She managed to create a safe space where judgment does not exist and where there was so much room for laughter as well.
- Aleksandra J.
In a year and a half, I have learned so much about myself and have grown emotionally, have seen improvements in my nutrition, diet, and stress management. Mel has guided me in finding my wellness rhythm and loving myself again.
- Roland R.
I had the privilege of being guided by Melanie in Compassionate Inquiry sessions. The experience was both empowering and humbling, allowing me to become more present in my body and explore my inner depths with better awareness. Melanie's deep compassion and genuine love creates a safe and nurturing space for exploration. Her guidance has been instrumental in my journey, and I am grateful for the insights and growth I have achieved through her sessions.
- Romana H.
Using Compassionate Inquiry, Mel has lovingly coached me through some rough patches over recent years. I love the way she is both compassionate and attentive to details. She asks the right questions to get to the bottom of the problem. She helps to find the key to acceptance, forgiveness and a sense of feeling lighter after a session.
- Angèle F.
Delft Wellness Coach provides the kind of coaching services that help you get back to yourself. Through our work together, I have really been able to focus on the things that matter to me, clear away the fog around some of the things I've been struggling with, and start to really see a clear path forward. Mel's coaching is calm and comfortable, and it makes it so much easier to really open up and get to the heart of things.
- Heather H.
I highly recommend Mel's services, experience and knowledge. At a glance, she knew exactly what easy steps to take to improve my diet and feel much better. There is never any judgment in her way of talking, it is always very thoughtful, positive and kind. She listens closely to respond accurately and in a beautiful way. I would like to thank you so much once again for your wonderful help and strong support!
- Mirella R.
"We may not be responsible for the world that created our minds, but we can take responsibility for the mind with which we create our world."
- Gabor Maté