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Your mind is a powerful tool. Use it wisely.

Catalina Sparleanu, Founder of Mentis-Institute

My approach is grounded in empathy, backed by science, and tailored to your unique needs

Many journeys start with a question. Mine began with: How can I support people going through a hard time to overcome their challenges and discover their own strength?

I began my career in Romania, working with homeless children, teenage mothers, people with special needs, and families in crisis. Since then, I have worked in academia, the corporate world, and the non-profit sector, in Romania, The Netherlands, and Switzerland.

Each chapter shaped my professional and personal growth, teaching me the value of persistence, self-compassion, and the strength that comes from embracing both the highs and lows of life.

Today, I accompany people who want to sharpen their focus, improve performance, build resilience, or find their way through a difficult time. Wherever you are on your journey, let’s take the next step together.

Image by Jean-Philippe Delberghe

My principles

I believe you can thrive.

Your brain is a remarkable organ capable of adapting and recovering. Past experiences, while influential, do not define your future.

We work as a team.

I cannot put thoughts in your head and cannot do things for you. Your engagement and effort are what truly drive change and progress. This isn’t a ride where you sit in the back and enjoy the view... it is more like a road trip where you have to pitch in, change tires, refuel, and occasionally sing along to the playlist.

I value honest dialogue.

Open communication helps us understand each other better and achieve better results. Neurofeedback, hypnosis, and other approaches can be misunderstood. Let's clear up any confusion.

Life is a joint venture.

Neurofeedback and coaching can really help, but they are not miracle cures. Sometimes, working with another professional can be beneficial. I'm happy to refer you to someone else or team up with your other healthcare providers if that is necessary.

    • 4 years coaching leaders and professionals to reach their professional and personal goals

    • 5 years teaching, tutoring, and conducting workshops in university settings and organizations on topics related to family and individual counseling, mind-gut connexion and its impact on mental health, and leadership in NGOs

    • 6 years working with homeless children, teenage mothers, people with disabilities, and families in crisis

    • 7 years working in startups and medium-sized companies, leading teams and implementing projects (e.g., learning and development centers, HR programs, digital platforms for education and information dissemination,  etc.)

    • 2024-present | Ongoing Professional Training​

      •  NF Mentoring: Anxiety Cases - Different Approaches (BCIA)

      • Neurofeedback and Trauma - Tools, Insights and Hope (BCIA)

      • Calming the OCD Brain with Neurofeedback and ERP Therapy (BCIA)

      • Using EEG to Enhance School Experience (BCIA)

      •  Benzos and Brainwaves: How Common Medications Impact Neurofeedback Treatment (BCIA)

      • NF Mentoring - Treatment for Children &Teens with ADHD and Oppositional Characteristics (BCIA)

      • Traumatic Brain Injury & Post Chemotherapy (BCIA)

      • Neurofeedback for Lyme and PAN/PANDAS (BCIA)

    • 2023-2024  | Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy | The UK College of Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy, UK

    • 2024 | Neurofeedback & qEEG | Brainboost Academy, Germany

    • 2019-2022 | Executive MBA | Strathclyde Business School, UK

    • 2015 | Western Medicine Fundamentals | NOGG, The Netherlands

    • 2014 | Nutrition Fundamentals | CIVAS, The Netherlands

    • 2005-2012 | PhD in Sociology, focus on Organizational development | Babes-Bolyai University, Romania

    • 2004-2005 | MSc in Child and Family Welfare | Babes-Bolyai University, Romania

    • 1999-2004 | BSc in Psychopedagogy | Babes-Bolyai University, Romania

      • Coursework included developmental psychology, neuropathology, psychodiagnostic, psychotherapy, learning disabilities, and behavioral disorders

    • 1999-2003 | BSc in Social Work | Babes-Bolyai University, Romania

      • Coursework covered social psychology, counseling for children and families, geriatrics, group and community work, social reintegration of offenders, addiction recovery and prevention, family planning and therapy, intercultural awareness, inter-ethnic relationships, conflict mediation, and crisis intervention.

    • Sparleanu, C. (2012), „If it Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It,” Management of Sustainable Development, vol.4, no.1/2012, Sibiu

    • Sparleanu, C. (2008), Navigating Parental Responsibility. Case study, in Neamţu N. (coord), Social work practice. Individuals and families, Napoca Star, Cluj-Napoca

    • Sparleanu, C. (2008), The Importance of Communication Skills in Low IQ Cases, in Neamţu N. (coord), Social work practice. Individuals and families, Napoca Star, Cluj-Napoca

    • Sparleanu, C. (2006), Positive Feedback as a Means to Motivate Students, Teaching Political Science Series – Volume 3,  How to Motivate and Supervise Students. The experience of First-time University Teachers, EpsNet, Budapest

    • Sparleanu C. (2005), Multi Children Families in Present Society, Annales Universitatis Apulensis series – Social Work, no. 5/2005, „1 Decembrie 1918” University, Alba Iulia

Me in a nutshell

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