I am originally from the Netherlands and hold a social work degree which is recognized by NZQA (level 7). I have worked with families for more than 20 years. In New Zealand I have worked as a Teacher-Aide in the classroom where my social work experience made a difference. I continue to work with some of these children and their parents at home.

My area of expertise is behaviour issues. I work with children with special needs between the age of 5 and 21. I always work in a positive and encouraging manner and I want to make a difference in a holistic way. I therefore take into account the child, their family, environment, school and clubs they go to.

I am a positive but very down to earth person. I like to tackle issues with humour and look at what works instead of what doesn't work. In my belief, every individual has strengths and skills, even if they think they don't. To understand a child's behaviour makes a huge difference and is sometimes easier to just accept it. Certainly when you get the tools, strategies to make accepting possible.