Frieda van der Loos- Boudesteijn

Frieda Van der Loos-Boudesteijn is an experienced professional in the fields of autism treatment and coaching, currently serving as a Behandelaar SKJ at Youz since November 2022, specializing in autism, sexuality, gender identity, eating disorders, and sensory processing. Since January 2008, Frieda has also operated as a coach and entrepreneur at Praktijk Frieda, focusing on coaching, mindfulness, and positive psychology, including workshops and support for students with autism in mainstream secondary education. Prior experience includes a role as a specialist ambulant behandelaar at Yulius from 2004 to November 2022, where Frieda provided coaching for children, adolescents, and their parents, and developed the Tackling Teenage Training program. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Avans University and several post-HBO degrees in Positive Psychology and Sexology.