Collaborative, confidence-building, actionable.
When I first started working with Martina, I was skeptical about whether I needed professional parenting support, and was unclear whether I had any issues worth addressing. What I discovered was both validating and transformative. She helped me recognise the strength in strategies I'd already implemented while equipping me with new tools to address challenges as my daughter continues to grow and test boundaries. The practical results have been fantastic: she no longer watches TV during weekdays, maintains a tidy room, and takes responsibility for cleaning her lunchbox daily. These might seem like small wins, but as parents know, establishing these healthy routines creates ripple effects throughout family life. What I appreciated most was Martina’s supportive approach that built on my parenting instincts rather than trying to replace them. I now face new phases of parenting with both confidence in my abilities and practical strategies to navigate whatever challenges emerge. I would recommend her services to any parent looking for thoughtful, practical guidance that respects their unique family dynamics.
- Simon, dad of a 8yo
Introspective, enlightening, growth.
We loved our sessions with Martina. Over the course of 10 sessions we followed a meandering and enlightening path of parenting frameworks, child experiences and family dynamics, all integral to how we parent and aspire to parent our 2 kids. We definitely recommend it for anyone who is either working on specific challenges around parenting or wants to give themselves additional resources.
- Aretha & Cameron, parents of a 5yo & a 2yo
Supportive, uplifting, assuring.
I started working with Martina when my baby was 12 weeks old. Becoming a mother is a huge initiation and having her support and her guidance in those early days really helped me trust my intuition and my ability to mother my baby. When you have a baby everyone wants to tell you what to do and how to do it, but Martina really focuses on showing you how to access your inner knowing of how you have everything you need to mother already in you and how to access it. She is a very warm, comforting person to have by your side in this journey. And my gosh is it a journey you need support in!
- Mikhaela, mom of a 3mo
Transformative, insightful, empowering.
Working with Martina over the past 10 sessions has been nothing short of transformative. When I first started, I felt unsure and emotionally depleted—grappling with the pressure of being the “perfect” parent and often doubting my instincts. Through our work together, I’ve experienced a powerful shift in both mindset and confidence. From the very beginning, Martina held space for me in a way that felt deeply supportive and non-judgmental. She has a true gift for listening with presence, helping me reframe challenges, and mirroring back the strengths I didn’t always recognise in myself. One of the most meaningful breakthroughs early on was realising that my maternal instinct is something to be trusted—even when the outcome isn’t perfect. That lesson has stuck with me and shaped the way I now approach parenting. One of the biggest outcomes of this journey is the confidence I’ve gained. I no longer feel the need to prove myself to others. I've found a sense of calm in my parenting, grounded in the knowledge that I can be both kind and strong. I’ve also noticed how this inner shift has impacted my relationship with my partner. I’m more open to hearing her advice without becoming defensive, and I feel supported rather than challenged. What I’ve appreciated most about Martina is her ability to connect the dots between emotional growth and everyday parenting. She blends heart, science, and creativity in a way that never felt preachy—only empowering. Every session left me feeling seen, energised, and more equipped to parent with authenticity and grace. If you’re seeking a coach who can hold space for your messiness while helping you discover your strength, I can’t recommend Martina enough. This journey has not only improved my parenting—it’s changed how I see myself.
- Terishia, mom of a 2yo
Supportive, honest, insightful.
This has been the most transformative experience at such an important, much-needed point in my parenting journey—like a precious gift to myself. Many tears were shed as I reflected and went inward. The insights I gained about how I operate, how I experience myself, and how I parent have been incredibly powerful to realise. Honestly, it’s been profoundly changing. Though slow and steady, I’ve learned so much about myself and my needs. I can never go back to where I was before this gift of reflection and self-care awareness. Everything is now making sense in a deeply positive and meaningful way. Martina has been incredibly insightful, gentle, aware and supportive as a parent herself. It’s been a truly beautiful experience to open up and be vulnerable with her in such a nurturing and supportive way.
- Chloe, mom of a 7yo & a 3yo
Empowering, authentic and transformative.
I am a mother of two girls, ages 8yrs old and 6yrs old, a stay-at-home-mom after many years in the creative industry. This was my first experience receiving coaching in my parenting journey, and having someone in my corner to support me through challenging times and encourage my progress was incredibly valuable. Collaborating with Martina opened my eyes to the idea that I can celebrate my creativity while being a parent, using it positively to benefit not only myself but my entire family. I plan to reach out to her for assistance and guidance in the future, confident that I will gain even more insights as the years unfold.
- Christine, mom of a 8yo & a 6yo
Insightful, empowering, supportive presence.
I reached out to Martina during a particularly challenging time in my family life, after the birth of my second daughter. From the very beginning, she offered not just a listening ear, but genuine understanding. Her practical advice, combined with her ability to help me see things from a more positive and constructive perspective, made a real difference. Martina helped me regain the energy and clarity I needed to navigate this intense period with more confidence and calm. I wholeheartedly recommend her as a valuable and empathetic support for anyone on their parenting journey.
- Fabiola, mom of a 5yo & a 8mo
Intuitive, nurturing, authentic.
From the very first conversation with Martina, I felt a sense of warmth and safety that made it easy to open up and be truly honest. She has a deeply intuitive way of understanding not just what’s being said, but what lies beneath — always meeting me with kindness, presence, and insight. Martina’s gentle guidance, combined with her ongoing commitment to her own personal growth, has been truly inspiring. I consider her a true partner on my parenting journey, someone I trust wholeheartedly. I’m so grateful for her support and wisdom, and I know I’ll definitely be turning to her again in the future.
- Konstantina, mom of a 4yo & a 1yo
Insightful, creative and motivating.
Working with Martina has been a great transformative experience for both me and Ianthe. She helped us unlock strengths within ourselves that we didn’t fully recognise, and gave us practical tools to reframe the challenges of parenting with compassion and clarity. But what truly sets Martina apart is her ability to listen to what we meant to verbalise. Her intentional presence and guidance helped us focus on the kind of parents we want to be, not just day-to-day, but in the bigger picture of our family life. We are so grateful for her time, wisdom, and considerate approach. We felt very welcome and energised to design our journey as Parents of Sander.
- Izak & Ianthe, parents of a 3mo
Organic, safe, constructive.
When do you actually step away from your parenting style and look at it with fresh new eyes? Me and my husband are very happy to have had the privilege of getting guidance and insights of Martina in such a constructive way. We had about 10 sessions with her and it made us (me and hubby) grow closer and become more patient with our kids. We touched on subjects with our kids that we normally wouldn’t have discussed. For me it was so much more insightful than reading a parenting book.
- Jolanda and Marius, parents of a 8yo, a 5yo & a 2yo.
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