Special Needs Educator

Family Counselor

Specializing in Art Therapy

My Background

I am Claudia, originally from Chile. Since 2009, I have lived in Europe. Driven by a passion for education and working with people of all ages, I embarked on a path of continuous learning and personal growth.

France was my first home, where I discovered my passion for supporting parents and fostering positive communication while working as a Family Coordinator in a Parisian community center. In 2017, I moved to The Netherlands. Since then, I have pursued a path within the fields of Education, Neurodivergence, Mediation, and Art Therapy.

My professional experience working one-on-one with children with autism for 6 years, leading me to become a DIR Floortime Professional, has profoundly impacted me. Supporting children in their basic, emotional, social, and cognitive development has been a journey of continuous learning and self-discovery that has profoundly changed my life.

This experience also brought to light the critical role of family support. I witnessed firsthand the strength and resilience of parents, while also recognizing the isolation and challenges they often face. This inspired me to pursue further training as a counselor/mediator.

My personal journey has also been equally transformative. Through therapy, holistic therapies, and the principles of Non-Violent Communication (NVC), I have addressed personal challenges and cultivated a deeper understanding of myself and my own needs. This journey has reaffirmed the importance of human connection, relationships, and the creative expression of self in my life.