Who am I?

I am Marie Gabanou (1983)

A Frenchwoman, born and raised in Brittany, and I have been living in the Netherlands (Amsterdam, Hilversum) for 20 years.

After years in commercial roles that aligned with my French business studies, I decided to turn my passion for cooking into a catering business in the heart of Amsterdam—ranging from luxury dinners to wedding cakes. At the same time, I learned Dutch and explored what “helping people” truly meant to me.

Becoming a mother introduced me to the medical world with the premature birth of my children. This intense experience led me to pursue a career as an HBO-registered nurse.

With dedication, involvement, sweat, and tears, I learned so much about people in their most vulnerable state—from delivery rooms to the ICU. In every phase of life, I have had the privilege of supporting and guiding patients and their loved ones.

Years of experience in hospitals, community healthcare, and home care have given me insight into all layers of society. I have witnessed up close the struggles people face.

It has been a profound journey—one that has touched me, enriched me, and made me both wiser and more compassionate. I have learned to see every person with love, empathy, and without judgment.

Alongside my work and personal journey, I specialized in nutrition, trauma, addiction, attachment issues, and communication.

These are in my view (and scientifically supported), core themes that have a profound impact on all of us. This is where I lay focus when working with clients.

My most relevant training is the four-year hypnotherapy and psychosocial therapy program at Academie Hypnos.

As a Therapist:

I keep both feet on the ground and my head in the clouds.

Fire and air combined—I value direct, open, honest, and warm connections.

I get energy from seeing my clients transform—through awareness, self-discovery, and healing.

Hypnotherapy is a creative form of therapy, and each time, I embark on a journey into the unconscious mind alongside my client.

To stay balanced, I love to move—swimming, walking, dancing, yoga—preferably outdoors.

I enjoy cooking with music on and love to read.

I believe that every person is unique and equal, and that we all hold the answers and solutions within us to grow into a fulfilled and happy life.

How I do this? You can read more about it here.

Waarom hypnotherapie?

Naast mijn werk in de zorg en mijn eigen innerlijke proces, begon ik me te verdiepen in thema’s als trauma, voeding, hechting, verslaving en communicatie.

Uiteindelijk koos ik voor de vierjarige opleiding tot hypnotherapeut en psychosociaal therapeut aan de Academie Hypnos.

Ik wilde écht begrijpen:

Waarom maken mensen zich ziek?
Waarom blijven we hangen in wat niet goed is?
En hoe kom je daaruit?

Voor mij is hypnotherapie de methode die daar op het diepste niveau bij komt.
Geen quick fix, geen symptoombestrijding, maar écht therapeutisch werk in contact met het onbewuste.

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Hoe ik werk

Ik werk vanuit verbinding; Warm, direct en zonder oordeel.
Ik ben iemand met vuur én lucht: nuchter en aards, met ruimte voor het grotere geheel.

In mijn praktijk mag je alles meebrengen: je emoties, je chaos, je verlangen naar rust of verandering.
Ik begeleid je zonder druk, maar met heldere focus.
Samen onderzoeken we waar jouw patronen zijn ontstaan, en hoe je daar opnieuw richting aan kunt geven.

Hypnotherapie is voor mij ook een creatieve vorm van werken, elke sessie is anders.
Ik ga telkens mee op reis in het innerlijk landschap van de cliënt.

Mission

With my guidance, I create space for awareness, healing, and balance. Together, we work on clear thinking, feeling, and a deeper connection between mind and body—so you can live your most beautiful, loving life.