BECOME THE MOTHER

YOU WERE MEANT TO BE

MATRESCENCE COUNSELLING
FOR MODERN MOTHERS

WORK WITH ME

MOTHERHOOD IS A TRANSFORMATION,
NOT JUST A ROLE!

Matrescence is the process of becoming a mother, emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually.

It’s not always talked about, but it shapes everything.

Your identity.

Your relationships. Your sense of self.

And sometimes, it feels overwhelming, lonely or like you’ve lost pieces of who you used to be.

Welcome to my practice!

As a certified coach, counsellor and mother, I help women navigate the profound, and often invisible, transition of matrescence.


This isn’t just about coping with your life after having a baby. It’s about reclaiming your identity, strengthening your relationships and finding deep fulfilment beyond any labels of “mom”, “partner”, “professional“, “friend“, etc.

Whether you're navigating pregnancy, the postpartum emotional turmoil, returning to work or redefining who you are, you don’t have to do it alone.

That’s where I come in.

Allow me to walk this journey with you. ith purpose, support and self-compassion.

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my approach

  • discovery

    We start with a deep dive into your current season of life: your feelings, frustrations, and desires. Together, we uncover the real you beneath the overwhelm. This is about being witnessed, not fixed.

  • Understanding

    We explore the woman and mother you're becoming. I'll help you make sense of the emotions, the identity shifts, the parts of yourself that feel lost or changed. We create space for all of it.

  • Integration

    With compassionate support, you begin making peace with the transformation. I'll walk beside you as you find ways to hold both grief and growth, to honour who you were while becoming who you are.

  • Reflection

    You'll look back and see not just what you do, but who you've become. We celebrate your courage, acknowledge your resilience, and recognise the depth of your journey through matrescence.

you are still you.

just evolving!

Let’s Begin, Together 🤎

Whether you’re pregnant, in the thick of newborn life or further down the path of motherhood, there’s a version of you that’s ready to be nurtured too.


In-person in Amsterdam | Online Globally

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What my clients say

  • "I thought I just needed to get more organised. But what I really needed was someone to help me find myself again. Coaching with Anca felt like coming home to parts of me I didn’t even realise I’d lost."

    L, expat mom, The Netherlands

  • "I used to think this ‘baby-blues’ was just part of the deal. But our sessions gave me language, clarity and confidence. I can now show up for my family and for myself without guilt."

    M, mom of twins, Amsterdam

  • “I had a wonderful aha-experience regarding what it means to “feel” shame and where it stems from, this I found particularly helpful as to me, it was a revelation.”

    B, Germany

  • “I very much enjoyed working with Anca, who supported me with a wonderful combination of coaching and counselling. She provided me with a fantastic selection of practical tools, insightful self-assessments and useful exercises on the road to a deeper sense of self-discovery as well as self-improvement. Thanks for this inspiring journey!”

  • "Anca helped me discover some new things about me and helped me open up and gave me a safe space to be vulnerable. She gave me exercises that I could use to communicate better. She helped answer some questions."

    K, The Netherlands

  • "Anca was involved professionally and showed interest in what I was going throught. She showed that but asking a lot of question and knowing what to do."

    C, The Netherlands

  • “I finally stopped just surviving. I started showing up as myself again and that changed everything.”
    S, The Netherlands

  • "Before working with Anca, I felt like I was failing at both work and motherhood. Now, I finally understand that it’s not about doing more, it’s about doing what aligns with me. Anca helped me shift from guilt to grace."

    A, first-time mother, Romania

  • “For me, the coaching experience was transformative. From the very beginning, I felt understood. Anca showed remarkable empathy and insight. Together, we managed to set clear and achievable goals, which helped me make real progress. I gained clarity on my personal goals, such as building self-confidence. I recommend coaching to anyone who wants to make positive changes in their life. It’s a valuable investment in both personal and professional development.”

    G, mom of two, Romania

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