Naomi Stubbé, MSc, MBA
Psychologist · Executive Coach · IFS Therapist · MAPS-trained Psychedelic Therapist · Author
About Naomi Stubbé
For more than thirty years, I have been fascinated by one question:
What helps people truly transform?
My career has taken me through very different worlds in search of that answer. From psychology into business consulting, executive leadership development and human performance before moving into mindfulness, body-based and therapeutic approaches, and psychedelic-assisted therapy.
I originally trained as an organisation psychologist at Leiden University and later completed an MBA at the University of Bradford in the United Kingdom. Early in my career, I worked as a management consultant at KPMG and later became Managing Director of a specialised KPMG subsidiary – Trompenaars Hampden Turner – focused on leadership development and cross-cultural management.
Alongside my corporate career, I spent many years working in entrepreneurship, health, vitality and human performance, coaching leaders and professionals from organisations including Shell, ING, Accenture, Deloitte, EY, KPN, Stibbe, Radboud University Medical Center, and the Dutch Parliament.
Yet over time, I became increasingly interested in a deeper question:
What lies beneath performance?
Many people appeared successful on the outside, yet struggled with stress, self-doubt, burnout, grief, unresolved emotional pain or a sense of disconnection from themselves. I realised that lasting change rarely comes from working harder or achieving more. It often begins with understanding ourselves more deeply.
This curiosity led me beyond traditional coaching into psychotherapeutic approaches, mindfulness, breathwork, trauma-informed approaches and the emerging field of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Over the years, I have trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBSR and MBCT), hypnotherapy, different breathwork modalities and psychedelic-assisted therapy, including MDMA-assisted therapy training through the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), one of the world’s leading professional training programmes in the field.
My professional path has also been shaped by my own journey. Through periods of challenge, growth and deep self-exploration, I discovered how powerful it can be to move beyond intellectual understanding and reconnect with the wisdom of the body, emotions and deeper layers of consciousness.
Today, my work brings together depth psychology, leadership development, body-oriented methods, mindfulness and expanded states of consciousness. I believe every person carries an innate capacity for healing, growth and transformation.
I am also the author of The Potential of Psychedelics, one of the first Dutch books to explore psychedelics through the lenses of science, therapy, spirituality and personal growth.
Through both my professional and personal journey, I have learned that profound change often begins when we meet ourselves with curiosity, compassion and honesty. Supporting others as they reconnect with themselves and discovering new possibilities continues to inspire me every day.
Professional affiliations
Naomi is affiliated with professional organisations spanning psychology, complementary therapy and psychedelic practice, including the Dutch Institute of Psychologists (NIP) and the Guild of Guides, the Dutch professional association for practitioners facilitating legal psychedelic experiences.
Relevant professional training
Naomi’s professional training includes Internal Family Systems (IFS, Level 1 and Level 2), MDMA-assisted therapy through MAPS, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBSR/MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Health & Performance Coaching, and body-based and trauma-informed approaches, including breathwork and trauma-sensitive yoga.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Naomi Christina the same person as Naomi Stubbe?
Naomi Christina is the brand and practice founded and led by Naomi Stubbé, MSc, MBA. Naomi Stubbé is the psychologist behind the practice and uses her legal name for her professional qualifications, affiliations and authorship.
What are Naomi Christina's qualifications?
Naomi Stubbé, MSc, MBA, holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in organisational psychology from Leiden University and an Executive MBA from the University of Bradford. She has more than 30 years of experience in psychology, executive coaching, leadership development and personal transformation. Her professional training includes Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 1 and 2, MAPS training in MDMA-assisted therapy, and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction/Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBSR/MBCT) trainer training at Levels 1 and 2. She has also trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centred therapy, hypnotherapy, Voice Dialogue, Havening Techniques, trauma-sensitive yoga, breathwork, HeartMath and other body-oriented approaches.
What was Naomi Christina's career before her private psychology practice?
Naomi Stubbé began her career as a management consultant at KPMG and later became Managing Director of Trompenaars Hamden Turner-KPMG, a specialised consultancy for leadership development and cross-cultural management. She subsequently had her own wellness company and worked at Lifeguard and spent more than a decade as a lead coach, consultant and trainer in organisational vitality, health and human performance. Across these roles, she worked with leaders and professionals from organisations including Shell, ING, Accenture, Deloitte, EY, KPN, Stibbe, Radboud University Medical Centre and the Dutch Parliament. This corporate and entrepreneurial background continues to inform her work with professionals, executives and entrepreneurs.
Has Naomi Christina published anything?
Yes, she is the author of “The Potential of Psychedelics,” which explores the therapeutic applications of psilocybin, LSD, ayahuasca, MDMA, and ketamine. Currently available in Dutch, with an English edition in development.
What professional bodies is Naomi Christina affiliated with?
Naomi is affiliated with professional organisations spanning psychology, complementary therapy and psychedelic practice, including the Dutch Institute of Psychologists (NIP) and the Guild of Guides, the Dutch professional association for practitioners facilitating legal psychedelic experiences.