Jacqueline Klemke

Jacqueline's interest in psychology started when she was still a student - she read psychology magazines for fun. Today, that early fascination has come full circle: working with mental health has special meaning for her, because it closes a cycle that began back then. Professionally, she spent twenty years as a consultant interpreter. After completing her MBA, she got into business consulting. An assignment made her realise how often people's struggles run deeper than language: into core beliefs, expectations and cultural norms. This is what got her into coaching. She trained as a Life and Business Coach and a Couples and Family Coach.

After one of Let's Be Real's workshops, some parents asked whether Let's Be Real would be in a position to support them if their child ever needed a therapist. At the time, the answer was 'no'. This inspired Jacqueline to pursue further training as a psychotherapist (non-medical practitioner).

Mental health - and giving tweens and teens, including their teachers and families, the tools and support to become resilient adults - has been at the forefront of her work at Let's Be Real – Mental Health for Young Minds, which she co-founded with Nick Praulins in 2024. LBR takes a whole-community approach: parents are included in the conversation around mental health at schools.

Jacqueline is a mom of two daughters. Neurodivergence is part of her everyday reality as a mom, with one of her daughters diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia.