Pien van Gelder

Pien van gelder

Coach ISA Power
Practice in Vught (Den Bosch)
Languages: Dutch and English

Direct and loving, intuitive, creative, motivating, and confronting.

“Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don’t belong”. That's my message to you. As someone who has experienced it firsthand, I fought against food for far too long. I used to judge myself harshly, fundamentally feeling inadequate and even contemplating whether I should exist.

Looking back now, I'm grateful for all the insights and deep valleys, seeing my eating disorder as a gift that brought me back to the true essence of who I am. And goodness, was I lost!

I now fully embrace life and eat without restrictions. And that's how eating should be. It shouldn't be linked to fear, guilt, or shame. It's primarily something beautiful that you deserve to treat yourself to and thoroughly enjoy.

And that's exactly what I wish for you! By reconnecting with yourself and discovering where your relationship with food went off course and why food became the lightning rod for what truly matters to you, I use the strength, perseverance, and discipline I once had to maintain my eating disorder for all those years to positively help others, perhaps you.

The most important thing for your recovery is having someone you feel safe with, someone who supports you and truly understands you. You're selling yourself short; it can truly be different, however unimaginable that might seem right now. Be honest with yourself and take the first step; every step forward, however small it may seem to you, is a step forward. You're not alone, and you're definitely not less than anyone else. You're unique in your own way, and it's about time you realize that and, above all, appreciate it.

And I tell you, as someone who has been through it, it's truly possible to turn things around. I can imagine that right now you might be thinking, "This won't get better." I've had those moments countless times. When I was pregnant, for example (three times), and kept overeating, purging, and feeling guilty, but also during times when my life was relatively carefree and running smoothly, there was always that monster pulling at me, dragging me down.

Will you give me the chance to help you? To be there for you and walk the path to recovery together? I want you to fulfill your wildest dreams. I'm more than willing to contribute to that.

All it takes is for you to truly stand up for yourself. Choosing YOU, where you prioritize your own health and well-being. And yes, I know, it's easier said than done, and it requires commitment, not just a "yes" based on willpower and your mind. But I'll stand beside you and be there for you as you walk the path to recovery. With 100% commitment, love, and without judgment.

pien’s Expertise

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

• Anorexia, Bulimia, BED, OSFED

• Systemic work

• Motivational coaching

• Communication challenges

• Depression

• Performance anxiety

• Losing loved ones

pien's Certificates & Diploma’s

• ISA Power coach

• HBO Communication

• Neuro-linguistic programming

• Systemic: family, table and food constellations

Are you looking for an English speaking coach in Vught/Den Bosch? Schedule an intake with me.