Life coach, health coach and Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner in Delft
Hi, I'm Melanie
ICF-accredited Health and Life Coach
Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner
I came to therapy years ago believing I needed to "fix" my[broken]self. What I found instead was space to understand my emotions, space to feel, space to be me. That's what I offer now.
I don't believe in quick fixes nor one-size-fits-all approaches. I believe healing happens with steady, person-centred work – the kind that helps you peel back the layers to get to know what's going on underneath the surface.
Grounded in compassion, gentle curiosity and collaboration, my sessions aim to offer you a space where you can reconnect with yourself.
If you're ready to take steps towards change, I would love to hear from you.
When do people come to me?
Most of the people I work with come to me during moments of uncertainty, when life starts feeling too heavy to hold. This heaviness can manifest as a struggle with addictive patterns, a loss of sense of self, difficulties in relationship, challenges staying focused or motivated, chaotic eating, low self-esteem, anxiety, and burn-out.
Through Compassionate Inquiry and life coaching, I support people to gently explore what is happening for them right now, giving them the clarity they need to understand where they are and why, enabling them to reconnect with themselves and rebuild their life on their terms.
Nice-to-know information:
Diplomas, certifications, experience:
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Health & Wellness Coach – accredited with the International Coaching Federation
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Compassionate Inquiry (Gabor Maté) – year-long professional training and mentorship programme
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Weight Management Beyond Calories – Coursera – Emery University
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Naturopathic Plant-Based Nutrition – London College of Naturopathic Medicine
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Detox Specialist – Health Sciences Academy
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Advanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Skills – Center for Excellence
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Wellness workshop host, meditation teacher, sharing-circle facilitator
The human behind the coaching:
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International – I'm French-Italian, grew up in England, and moved to the Netherlands in 2019.
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Foodie – coffee, chocolate and avocado on sourdough are some of my favourite things.
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Bookworm – my happy place is anywhere with a good book, preferably by a French existentialist.
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20% "woo" – I believe love heals, and the world is made better when we reconnect with our true selves. The happier and healthier we are on the inside, the happier and healthier we can make the world.
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80% pragmatic – because life is not rainbows and unicorns. Inner work is hard work and it takes more than mantras and crystals; it takes courage, grit, determination and, yes, coaching and therapy.