Reviews Sessions

“Maartje came my way in a miraculous way. The moment I was distraught and asked the Universe for directions, I found her card at the bottom of my shopping basket. In my session with her, she breathed with me through all the difficult parts and she gave me just the right, practical advice for me so I could move forward. Words that still reverberate and that we have integrated into our family life. It is a blessing that Maartje can intuitively feel with others and can immediately distill from this which tools you can practically use to get out of your blockages or fears. I am very grateful to her.”

— Sarah Domogala

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“Maartje flawlessly feels what you need. Without words she understands what you are going through and with her knowledge and experience she guides you, when necessary, to other insights. She really listens, you can talk about anything, without prejudice."

— Kiki

“I am impressed by how quickly Maartje managed to touch my core and got me moving.”

— Karin, Health Care (GZ-) Psychologist

“I am very grateful to you for the two sessions we did. I feel enriched with some new personal insights and meditation practices that I can do by myself.
Again thank you so much!”

“Maartje has been able to successfully guide and coach me during many challenging transitional moments in my life. I experience Maartje as someone who is very grounded in her body and can also intuitively sense what is going on. And she then also offers me the space and the opportunity to translate that into words or images. Maartje really has the power to see the body as an intelligent system that actually sends you a lot of signals, which are sometimes not always easy for me to pick up or translate and she helps me to do that.

What I also really appreciate is that she can work really well with images and she can capture them in the moment really well, so that when sometimes things that seem very abstract and very far away suddenly I feel a real connection with through certain words or a certain experience. That has been really helpful for me. And, of course in addition to all the skills and the whole package of knowledge and information that she also has, for me it is above all the energetic and intuitive approach of each Session and the confidence that she can carry me in it, which naturally reminds me to be myself and carry myself.

What I also really appreciate after each Session is that I feel more deeply connected with myself than from the moment I come in and that is something very valuable and especially necessary in difficult transitions to use as kind of an anchor point.”

— Sumaya, Psychologist

“It’s all so clear to me now. I already read it on your website, but it really is!".

“What makes Maartje so special is her sensitivity, her empathy and compassion. And the ability to put this into words. Words that you often cannot find yourself, but that so accurately put your finger on what is really going on.

She holds up a mirror to you in a non-judgmental and loving way. She helps you gain your own insights by identifying how things resonate with her.
With Maartje next to you, you walk your own path, completely at your own pace. The peace and space she radiates makes you feel free to be yourself with all your struggles and doubts. Maartje has brought me back from getting hung up on details to embracing the bigger picture. I am extremely grateful to her for that!”

“Your experience really speaks volumes.”

— Mindfulness trainer

“Many thanks again! Was and is a super valuable process. Gained many life-changing insights that address issues at the source instead of treating symptoms. Your listening ear, visual attitude, powerful feedback and focus on the balance between body and mind has done me a lot of good.”

— Stijn

“Because I was concerned about my son (13 years old) and about my role as a mother, I asked Maartje if she wanted to see us and we could come together. At my son's request, he first went into Maartje's practice alone and I wholeheartedly granted him that space. When he was ready, I was allowed to join. I experienced how Maartje, as a third person, made a valuable contribution to the communication between myself and my child. My son amazed me with the profound wisdom he expressed. It gave me about being able to move forward as a parent and it also strengthened me in the confidence in myself, my son and in the process of life. Maartje created a safe space for this and supported us with the most useful questions in the moment. What a wonderful, healing experience!”

— Els Luykx, Session for 2 - mother & child

“The Session walk really did me good. Because it gave me insights that I needed at the time.”

— Saskia

“Many compliments for Maartje. Very good explanation and also a listening ear.”

— Health Care (GZ-) Psychologist & medical doctor

“I am satisfied with how I am now. It is still a special period for me in which the prospect is not sharp, but I notice that every step forward lands on solid ground. What really suits me so much better now than in the period before I came to Maartje is ignoring negative thoughts and fears and realizing that they are just thoughts. What I also do much better is being more aware of what is already here now and being able to enjoy it more and be satisfied with it. I really experience myself differently and better than before.”

— Hans

“I am very grateful for what the sessions have offered me, it gives me a lifelong insight and direction. Without Maartje's gifts this would not have been possible.”

— Lilian, Medical doctor

“The sessions with Maartje were enlightening, confronting, but above all a journey to my inner core. For the first time I felt completely seen and acknowledged in what I was experiencing. Finally, I felt like someone really understood me and listened to me without judgment. The contact felt pure and attuned to me, without any ‘noise’.

She let me experience that the connection with myself has always been there, even if I didn't feel it that way at times. I have learned to trust my strength and inner wisdom and to stand up for it. That I am good the way I am with everything there is and that I am allowed to Be, but what I am perhaps most grateful for to her is that I am once again approaching life with an enthusiastic, open and curious view. Looking forward to all the beauty (and lessons) it offers me.”

— Charlotte Kemner

“I walk home on clouds!”

— Physiotherapist

“It was (is) very helpful for me to work with what needs attention in the moment. There was mildness and compassion and from there we could look together at the underlying question 'What wants to be seen here?' In this way I am able to see how my behavior with regard to food is serving, even if I am not happy with it myself. And that is exactly what gives me room to grow from acceptance. Thank you for your valuable tips on how I can get started with my recurring themes myself. Every session with you feels like a special gift to myself. I am already looking forward to the next session.”

— Els, Teacher

“You really hit the nail on the head. So grateful for you!”

— mother, Session for son

“This is the first time anyone really understands this part about me with food. Very nice!”

— Liesbet

“Peace, being allowed to eat everything, attention to myself, insight. Broken circle of: ‘dieting, gaining weight and more sadness’. I'm back in balance! Thank you for all the insights and your being.”

— Ulrike

“I can now finally eat vegetables and meat without gagging, I am so relieved!”

— Anke

“Very nice, I feel like I’ve known you for years!”

“You are so very grounded!”

— dr. Psychologist

“Maartje crossed my path at just the right time. She sees me and hears me and above all feels who I am. By practicing mindfulness in particular, I discovered that I am not connected with my body and that I live very much in my head, and as a result I was less able to feel and kept worrying in my head. Already during the intake she was able to get to the core of what matters. No restrictions, feeling what is good for me in terms of food and exercise instead of putting restrictions on myself. It is precisely by creating that space that I feel freedom, and it is as if I can breathe better.

Maartje did this with me through the art of conversation (making real contact), working with colors in the form of a drawing after a "feeling moment", meditation/ feet on the ground and moments of deep breathing, in addition to teaching personally attuned yin yoga postures. Maartje is above all a healer, she feels flawlessly, gives practical and down to earth insights and selectively applies what you need in terms of ways of working. Maartje, I thank you very much and I hope that many will find their way to you!”

— Evelien, Mindfulness trainer

“I came to see Maartje after a very hectic period in my life. I noticed that I couldn’t find my peace both physically and mentally. So it was time for action! Maartje's holistic approach is what attracted me. She then helped me on my way again. I have found my peace again and I am therefore better able to make decisions.”

— Janine, Psychologist

“Thank you for your conversations and insights lately!”

— Medical doctor (GP)

Maartje Stroeken - Drawing Liselot 2016 — — Lieselot (2016)

“A very special meeting with Maartje took place after 30 years. Maartje, as a former pupil, immediately gave the click again, which we had in the classroom at the time. After a conversation back and forth, I asked her if I could follow sessions with her. As a child, Maartje was already special with special gifts. Now a beautiful woman, who has turned her strength into her profession. Soul led, wise and feeling. During the sessions I experienced equality in unraveling my patterns and habits. Maartje was free of judgment and gave her insights and thoughts in complete freedom. It became a joint investigation into deeper themes and biography. The feeling of my core was awakened by the advice she gave. Always from the starting point of myself as a basis. Not woo woo, but spiritual and grounded with a lot of self-love and mildness. It was that gentleness and feeling that gave direction to the roads I want to go! The insights that Maartje gave me were healing…. I can take new steps in my new phase of life. Thank you very much Maartje. I wish for everyone to meet Maartje!!!”

— Jolien, Teacher

“As a lucky winner I was able to experience a Session with Maartje. It’s special how quickly Maartje can, after a few words, very insightfully show what is going on and invites you to look at within yourself. She listens well, empathizes and has many tools at her disposal. She comes across as very knowledgeable to me. Thank you very much for this experience and insight. THANK YOU!”

— Manon

“I really enjoyed talking with you. It has helped me a lot.”

— Medical doctor in training

Review Rianne, Coach and teacher (in Dutch).

“What I have learned in the Sessions with Maartje is to connect more with the Heart instead of the mind that is sometimes really quite chaotic. By questioning: “What do I actually feel, what do I really want?”. It has helped me a lot to get some rest and to get out of that busyness of my head. And the way Maartje does that is just very warm, very respectful, very nice. I experienced it as very pleasant.

Maartje's strength really is that she doesn't tell you what to do and you come with a lot of questions, but it is precisely because of the way she asks the questions that you find your own answers. I would love for everyone to experience that.”

— Rianne, Coach & teacher

“It's great when Maartje is standing next to you and guiding you! So much wisdom, so many insights, .... Then I really feel everything shifting in my body. As if things get a new place and 'fit' better. That gives peace and confidence ... on to the next step ... Because the path continues endlessly.”

— Els, teacher

“I would like to thank you again for the great conversations, in which I felt at ease and could be myself.”

“Very nice your peace, in addition to all the tools and tips. Thank you!"

“Thank you for your guidance and the valuable tips!”

“I experienced the contact with Maartje as very pleasant. The first thing I noticed was that Maartje leaves a lot of space in which I can see myself, like a reflection in the mirror. Maartje creates silences in a very natural way, she senses me and my energy and she gives me the reflection back in a non-verbal and compassionate way. Her presence and feedback were very valuable to me as a trainer and I see how Maartje can join me in my development as a Mindfulness trainer with other supervision questions and experiences that I will encounter while giving trainings.”

— Supervision for Mindfulness trainers

“My first session and intake with Maartje Stroeken. I found her by accident, and what I read matched what I'm looking for, especially getting closer to myself. Furthermore, her way of coaching appeals to me. It was exciting, the first time. However, it quickly felt very safe to tell my story in short lines and with what I think I might need help with. Maartje continued to listen very openly and attentively and asked her questions if necessary. In any case, it felt good, and especially by looking at the whole person. Excellent first session and intake. Just talking with you already is healing.”

— Carli Verkoelen

“I loved the combination of the different ways to get in touch with my heart which is very nice, both talking and meditation, as well as drawing, moving, yoga, being still.”

— Ellis

“Listened to your meditations this morning. I'm totally happy with it; it always feels very good to see, feel, read on your website :-). Thank you.”

— Claire, Mindfulness trainer

“I loved receiving so much individual attention and guidance during the sessions. Also the fact that Maartje could be flexible, for example by proposing to extend the sessions over a longer period of time, because this suited my rhythm better. All appointments were well prepared and I knew what to expect. Despite the fact that the sessions were online, I always had the feeling that I could fully connect with Maartje.”

— Sanne, Psychologist

“I normally never give a 10 or grade A, but in Maartje's case I would be happy to do so. Maartje is a very pleasant personality who knows how to make you feel safe. At Maartje you always feel taken seriously and she also takes the time for you. She knows exactly how to get to the heart of the matter so that you can get back in touch with yourself better. I am very grateful to Maartje for her role in this.”

— Irina, University teacher

“I’m thankful still regularly using your meditations. Especially now that sleeping is difficult.”

— Julia, Medical doctor, GP

“Very nice the knowledge, way of practicing, visualizations, space, warmth and safety with which the sessions were given.
Beautiful, very happy and grateful!”

“An individual reading & healing Session with Maartje is always a gift to myself. It feels to me as if Maartje is walking next to me on my path and that she then helps me to broaden my view. I'm actually mainly talking about the information she adds on an energetic level. It so often helps me to put different puzzle pieces of experiences in my life together, which in turn helps me to take steps into the direction that suits me best.

Besides, Maartje is a shining example for me in embracing what is there, even when it is difficult, and also in not judging. It is very nice for me to have such an example for that in which I myself still want to grow. I am very grateful that Maartje has come into my life.”

— Els, Teacher

“Maartje is very connected with mama Gaia, and a primordial wonder in connecting the soul.”

— M., Healing artist

“Maartje's way of guiding is fully present. Her calmness. To be able to be yourself. The attention to each other, to myself.”

“Thanks again for yesterday's Session. I found it so enjoyable and enriching. You can really tune in so well and hold space for others. So nice to experience!”

— Stella, Psychologist

“Very pleasant, open, accurate pointers at the right time.”

“My hidden abilities have surfaced.”

“I appreciated the way Maartje was attuned, gave space and was very present and empathetic.”

“The experiences that almost immediately gave me a clearer insight into myself.”

“The tools that I have been given to live my life from feeling.”

“The space I was given, the personal attention, the trust, the openness.”

“The friendliness, calmness & respect of everyone towards each other. Sharing each other's experiences in a safe environment.”

“Loved the warmth, integrity, openness, safe atmosphere, direct application.”

— Group sessions

Maartje Stroeken - Drawing Evelin 2016 — — Evelin (2016)