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Mental BalanceMeet Martha Bergonje

A real person.
Room for your story.

Hi, I’m Martha. Take your time here.

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Read my letter
Martha smiling, resting her chin on her hand
I’d like to hear what matters to you.

A LETTER FROM ME

I’d like to get to know you.

I’m Martha, the person you’ll be talking to at Mental Balance in Curaçao. I want to understand what’s happening in your life and what matters to you, not only what has been difficult.

You can ask me questions and tell me what you’re unsure about. We can take time to get to know each other and discuss whether the support I offer fits what you need.

Martha

What you can expect from me

  1. I’ll take time to hear your story.

  2. I want to understand how it feels for you.

  3. We’ll explore what support could fit your life.

  4. We’ll talk about where to go from here, together.

THE PEOPLE YOU WILL MEET

Real people.
A real room in Curaçao.

When you reach out, you are not writing to a company. You are writing to me, and the person who helps me keep everything running is my husband, Angelo.

He takes care of the practical side, so that when we sit down together, my attention can stay with you.

He never joins your sessions, and what you share with me stays in the room.

Martha and Angelo together in the practice office
Martha at her desk, looking at her laptop screen
MarthaYour conversations are with me.
Angelo, Martha’s husband, who supports the practice
AngeloScheduling, payments and the small details around your visit.
Martha and Angelo reviewing papers side by side
We prepare together, so you can simply arrive.
Martha seated in a chair in the consultation room
This is the chair I will be sitting in.

HOW WE BEGIN

Three things I want you to know before we meet.

  1. Your pace

    Your pace belongs in the conversation.

    Some people arrive ready to talk. Others need a little time. You can begin with what feels possible, ask questions and say what you’re unsure about.

    The first conversation is a chance to get to know each other and discuss whether the support fits what you need.

  2. Your people

    The people around you are part of the picture.

    A child’s caregivers and teachers, an adult’s relationships, a couple’s shared circumstances: care makes room for the context around a person.

    When involving someone else may help, the purpose, participation and information shared are discussed together.

    Read more about privacy
  3. Checked & registered

    You can check who you’re meeting.

    I studied psychology at the Universidad Central de Venezuela and later specialised in preventive education. My diplomas are shown further down this page.

    I am registered as a psychologist with the Curaçao Ministry of Health, Environment and Nature, and Mental Balance is registered with the Chamber of Commerce.

    See my diplomas

MY TRAINING

Years of study.
Framed, so you can see them.

You are trusting me with something personal. It is fair to want to know who I am and how I trained. These are my diplomas.

  1. 1988
    Degree in PsychologyUniversidad Central de Venezuela

    Licenciada en Psicología. Where I learned to listen before drawing conclusions.

  2. 1998
    Specialist in Preventive EducationUniversidad Nacional Experimental Simón Rodríguez

    Especialista en Educación Preventiva Integral. Focused on prevention, early support and the people around a person.

  3. 2009
    Master’s degree in Preventive EducationUniversidad Nacional Experimental Simón Rodríguez

    Magister Scientiarum en Educación Preventiva Integral. Deepening that work with research and practice.

Diploma, Licenciado en Psicología, Universidad Central de Venezuela, 19881988Diploma, Especialista en Educación Preventiva Integral, Universidad Nacional Experimental Simón Rodríguez, 19981998Diploma, Magister Scientiarum en Educación Preventiva Integral, Universidad Nacional Experimental Simón Rodríguez, 20092009

REGISTERED IN CURAÇAO

Checked by the people who check.

  • Registered psychologist

    Ministry of Health, Environment and Nature. UNICO code 05-PL-1907.

  • Permission to practise

    Granted by the Minister of Health to work as a psychologist in Curaçao, 2024.

  • Chamber of Commerce

    Mental Balance is registered under number 169776, since February 2025.

  • Business establishment permit

    Issued by the Ministry of Economic Development, May 2025.

Personal ID numbers are hidden on these copies to protect my privacy.

A little clarity.
Before you begin.

Who does Mental Balance support?

The website introduces children aged 2–8 and parents, individuals, relationships and schools. The appropriate scope and fit are discussed before care is arranged.

Which languages can sessions be held in?

Session languages still need clinic confirmation. The website’s English, Spanish and Dutch options do not establish the languages available during care.

Where does the first conversation take place?

At Dr. M.J. Hugenholzweg #47 in Willemstad. You get the details again when your visit is confirmed.

AT YOUR PACE

You don’t need all the answers.

Start with a little space to talk.

Explore a first conversation

Free changes up to 24 hours before your visit.

SUPPORT FOR YOU & THOSE AROUND YOU