Your own course.
Moving on together.

Very soon. Where GPs, psychologists and youth care often have long waiting lists, you can come to me straight away.

My personal number is on the contact page. I’ll answer right away or call you back as soon as possible. An email explaining what’s going on is fine too; I’ll reply to that as soon as possible as well.

Eigen Koers is for parents and young people aged 10 to 20 with mild to moderate problems around gaming, crypto and gambling, or extreme ideas. For example, when these topics cause tension and contact at home has broken down.

My approach needs room for a real conversation. The guidance is not suitable for situations centred on violent or criminal behaviour. In those situations, contact your GP or the local youth team to find suitable, possibly specialist support. In case of immediate danger, call 112.

During the no-obligation introductory meeting we explore whether my approach fits your situation.

I’m a fully qualified philosophy teacher and have worked with young people as a teacher. I studied philosophy at the University of Amsterdam, earned a research master’s in philosophy at the University of Buckingham and completed my master’s in teaching at the UvA in 2026. In my thesis I developed lessons on examining claims, pseudoscience and conspiracy narratives.

I have also been politically active as a committee member in the municipality of Amsterdam.

I use that combination of education, philosophy and public experience to get parent and child talking again. I’m not a psychologist and I don’t make diagnoses.

No. This is a defined mediation programme in which I help you reconnect and find a shared language. I help you better understand your child’s world and motivation, and I help your child better understand your concerns.

We work towards conversations and agreements that let you move forward together. I don’t take over parenting, day-to-day care or the full organisation of support.

The number of hours doesn’t tell the whole story. We look at how gaming affects school, sleep, agreements and contact at home. At the same time we explore what gaming gives your child: for example friendship, challenge, skills and pride.

The aim is to make both perspectives open for discussion and find workable agreements together. I don’t diagnose and I don’t offer addiction treatment.

More about gaming ↗

I can help you talk about what attracts your child to it, what consequences you see and what boundaries are needed. For example, we discuss openness about money, risks and responsibility.

The guidance focuses on understanding and communication. I don’t give investment advice and I don’t resolve debts.

More about crypto and gambling problems ↗

I explore what lies behind the statements and what certain ideas or online role models mean to your child. Understanding why something appeals doesn’t mean we approve of every statement.

We discuss the consequences of words and behaviour, set boundaries and look for a way for you to keep talking.

More about extremism and online ideas ↗

You can also come to me without your child. We then start with your concerns, what you see happening at home and how you can open the conversation.

A conversation with your child requires their willingness. Together we look at how you can invite your child without putting on pressure.

We start with a free, no-obligation introductory meeting. In it we explore the problem and see whether my approach is a good fit. After that I look into your situation and prepare the first paid conversation.

The programme then consists of three parts: a conversation with the parent, a conversation with the child and a joint conversation.

Extra conversations are possible if they help. My goal is for you and your child to carry on together independently, not for you to depend on more and more coaching sessions.

Approach & fees ↗

The introductory meeting is free and without obligation. The full programme of three conversations costs €375.

You can stop at any time. If you’re not satisfied, you get the full amount paid back.

Conversations preferably take place in person. For the first conversation we meet at Hotel Zoku Amsterdam, Weesperstraat 105, 1018 VN Amsterdam, on the sixth floor.

If meeting in person really isn’t possible, an online conversation is an option. We arrange that in advance.

Contact and location details ↗

In principle you pay for the guidance yourself. Depending on your situation, you can find out whether the municipality or school can contribute.

Reimbursement for Eigen Koers is not guaranteed. Before starting, get written confirmation that the funding applies to Eigen Koers, the agreed guidance, the period and the amount. Without confirmation, assume you will pay the full amount yourself.