Child Assessment Group
How we cycle
The Child Assessment Group is run by an experienced team of international, highly educated, enthusiastic professional psychologists. Our team members come from countries around the world,
and offer services in multiple languages.
Hans Hogewind is the founder of the Child Assessment Group. He also works as a clinical psychologist (restricted through the Individual Healthcare Professions Act). For two years he lived and worked in Shanghai with children from expatriate families. He received referrals from various international schools in Shanghai. Hans has extensive experience with diagnosis of children and adolescents, as well as supporting adolescents and families. Hans has an honors degree in Clinical Developmental Psychology and School Psychology from the University of Amsterdam. He is also a licenced Cognitive Behavioral Therapist ® (VGCT) and EMDR Europe practitioner ®.
As a practising Psychologist, Hans' main motivation, is to help children and adolescents develop in a healthy and normal way. Although this might sound obvious many children are in fact facing challenges that prevent them from growing up in a happy, loving and supportive environment. Hans is able to determine the cause of the challenges and propose potential solutions that will help a child to be successful at both school and home. Hans sees it as his duty to support children and their parents explore struggles together, to find possible solutions to help the child cycle smoothly through life.
- Postmaster Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist (KP K&J, BIG register nr 89920343716), AGB code 94101260
- Postmaster Healthcare Child Psychology (GZ-Psychologist, BIG register nr 69920343725)
- Msc Clinical Developmental Psychology University of Amsterdam
- Msc School Psychology University of Amsterdam
- Member of The Dutch Psychological Association (NIP) in Holland
- Supervisor diagnostics (BAPD) of The Dutch Psychological Association (NIP)
- Member of The Dutch Society of Healthcare Psychologists (NVGZP)
- Member of the Dutch Society of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (VGCT)
- Member of the Dutch Society of EMDR Therapy (VEN), EMDR Europe practitioner
- Fluent Dutch and English, basic German and French
Angela Sanz works as a child psychologist supporting children and adolescents overcome cognitive, academic, behavioural and/or social-emotional challenges at home or at school. She has obtained a Masters degree in Child and Adolescent Psychology and has a background in Clinical Neuropsychology. She is also trained as a Jungle Memory and Aquasnap coach, and in the Kid’s Skills method. She also works as a psychologist at a private practice providing therapy services for children and adolescents.
She was born in Spain where she grew up as part of a multi-cultural family. She also lived one year in the United States before moving to the Netherlands to pursue her academic studies. Being part of the Expat Community herself, she has focused on providing psychological testing and therapy to international families. Angela strives to provide children and adolescents with the support they need to reach their full potential. She also focuses on aiding in the communication between all the people involved in a child’s life. Given her experience with the international community, she is strong in taking into account the cultural background and extraordinary life experiences of the family in order to have the full picture of each child.
- MSc Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Groningen
- MSc Child and Adolescent Psychology, Leiden University
- Basic Psycho-Diagnostics Certificate (BAPD, NIP)
- Member of Stichting Kwaliteitsregister Jeugd (SKJ)
- Registered psychologist at the Dutch Association of Psychologists (Psychology NIP)
- Fluent in English and Spanish
Sophia Franssen works as a child and adolescents therapist with a focus on trauma, attachment and personality disorders. Her aim is to help the people she works with to understand and overcome their difficulties. She is a licensed Cognitive Behavioral Therapist ® (VGCt).
Sophia grew up in Nijmegen, studied at the University of Groningen and has worked in disabled- and youth care before continuing her career in mental health care. She enjoys reading English novels and hiking.
- Postmaster Healthcare Child Psychology (GZ-psychologist in training)
- sc Orthopedagogiek, University of Groningen
- Member of The Dutch Orthopedagogen Association (NVO) in Holland
- Member of the Dutch Society of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (VGCt), Cognitive Behavior Therapist
- Member of the Dutch Society of EMDR Therapy (VEN), EMDR Practitioner in training
- Member of Stichting Kwaliteitsregister Jeugd (SKJ)
- Basic Psycho-Diagnostics Certificate (BAPD, NVO)
- Fluent Dutch and English
Sara Nóbrega was born and raised in Portugal, where she started her career in caregiving by working as a children's monitor and babysitter from a young age. She worked in an international school in Lisbonas a special needs assistant, providing daily guidance and support to a child with developmental delays. This experience enhanced her affinity for working with childrenand encouraged her to pursuea Masters degree in Child and Adolescent Psychology in The Netherlands. Sara gained experience with assessments during a 7-month internship at an international clinic in The Hague, which inspired her to continue following her passion for demystifying the underlying causes behind children's challenges, as well as solidified her commitment to helpingthem reach their full potential.
Being an expat herself, Sara has been surrounded by the international community, both personally and professionally, which brings her insights into the unique challenges this life entails. She believes that children's difficulties and development should be looked at in the context of all aspects and systems of children's lives, integrating biological, social, and cultural elements.
Besides her work for the Child Assessment Group, Sara works as a therapist in an international center where she provides ABA treatment (Applied Behavior Analysis) to children and adolescents diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related disorders.
- MSc Child and Adolescent Psychology, Leiden University
- Fluent in English and Portuguese
Alba Carrasco was born in Spain, where she began her career in the field of clinical psychology, working with children and parents facing various difficulties. While pursuing her University Degree, she moved as an international student to Utrecht University, where she fell in love with the Netherlands and learned to work in multicultural environments, both personally and professionally.
Alba has experience working on projects dedicated to assessing and improving executive functions and emotional variables in children, as well as providing psychological therapy for clinical disorders in children and adolescents. Her main goal in her work is to provide a better understanding and personalized knowledge of the variables that can influence the development and well-being of children and adolescents, as well as to offer strategies that facilitate their adaptation and help them reach their potential.
- MSc in General Health Psychology.
- Fluent in English and Spanish.
Sara Velthuizen is a child psychologist who aims to support children and their families in questions of socioemotional wellbeing, academic achievement, and behavioral challenges. Sara earned a Master of Science degree in Child and Adolescent Psychology from Leiden University. Aside from her work at the Child Assessment Group, she also conducts research at Leiden University to obtain her PhD. Her research explores the effectiveness of new therapy methods for adolescents with Social Anxiety Disorder.
Sara was born in Sweden but grew up as a ‘Third Culture Kid,’ moving countries every so often with her parents and younger sister. A large chunk of this was spent in North Carolina in the United States, a place which still feels like home. Sara gained insight into the fantastic mind-opening and culturally enriching privileges of an international life; but also very real struggles which can accompany the life of an expat family. She is settled in the Netherlands together with her husband, their son, and their two dogs. Her primary goal in her work as a psychologist is provide families with the aid and counsel they need to continue toward a happy future.
Jet Sichterman is passionate about stimulating children’s social and emotional development, and highly motivated in finding out how she can help her clients to thrive. Before starting her private practice called Expat Child Psychology, Jet worked with children in groups as well as on an individual basis in a variety of settings. She gained experience with assessments in a psychiatric facility for children in Oegstgeest. Jet graduated Cum Laude from a liberal arts & sciences program and has a degree in Child & Adolescent Psychology from Leiden University.
During the time she graduated from Leiden University, Jet offered 1-to-1 support to a young expat child with severe developmental delays in The Hague. She was disappointed to note how hard it was for parents to find appropriate help for a non-Dutch speaking child and made it her personal goal to help international children who are struggling at home or at school.
- MSc Child & Adolescent Psychology, Leiden University
- Postmaster courses in diagnostics for young children & training social skills
- Member of the Dutch Institution of Psychologists (NIP)
- Member of the Hague Association of Psychologists in Private Practice (HGvvP)
- Fluent in Dutch and English, basic German and Dutch Sign Language (NGT)
Marie, a warm-hearted professional, immersed in the world of clinical psychology. Originally from Germany, she's had the privilege of calling Canada and Australia home, where she dedicated herself to the care of children. In 2018, she ventured to the Netherlands to pursue her academic journey at Leiden University, earning both her bachelor's and master's degrees in clinical psychology.
Since 2022, Marie has been a member of the Child Assessment Group, starting her journey as an intern and seamlessly blending her expertise into the team. Beyond her role at the group, Marie is passionate about research and teaching, focusing on areas like Borderline Personality Disorder and trauma-related challenges.
With a heart shaped by experiences in different corners of the globe, Marie understands the unique hurdles that expats face. Her main goal is to create a nurturing and inviting space for children and their families, ensuring that each child feels truly seen and heard. Marie firmly believes that building a secure therapeutic relationship is the cornerstone of a successful therapeutic journey. She strives to look beyond the surface, considering social, biological, and cultural factors to truly grasp a child's development and needs.
- MSc clinical Psychology Leiden University
- Fluent in German and English
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