About us
After relocating to the UAE, Christina expanded her expertise through cross-cultural analysis of autism and neurodiversity, contributing insights into how wellbeing models can adapt across cultures.
Today, she offers one-to-one coaching and therapy sessions, both online and face-to-face, helping individuals reconnect with their inner strength and emotional clarity. In addition to her therapeutic work, Christina designs and leads corporate workshops and team-building programs that focus on communication, empathy, and sustainable motivation. Her lectures and group sessions blend neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and practical strategy—helping teams build trust, purpose, and resilience.
At the heart of her work lies one belief: “Real growth begins when care and courage meet.”
Through Astarte Careness, Christina continues to bring that philosophy to life—empowering individuals, families, and organizations to thrive with awareness, respect, and heart.
Cristina & Astarte
Christina Toebast is the founder of Astarte Careness, a Dubai-based consultancy dedicated to emotional wellbeing, personal growth, and authentic human connection.
A mother of five, she combines deep compassion with more than two decades of professional experience in mental healthcare leadership, systemic coaching, and organizational development.
Before moving to Dubai, Christina served for several years as CEO of a leading mental healthcare organization in the Netherlands, where she was recognized for her innovative, client-centered approach within the national DBC (Diagnosis Treatment Combination) framework. Her leadership earned commendations for both quality improvement and compassionate care delivery.
Astarte Careness is born from a leading, dynamic Dutch healthcare organisation. Astarte Zorggroep worked with psychiatrists, (child) psychologists, special educators, youth leaders, social workers and family therapists. Astarte Careness has a background expertise in the field of autism as well as counselling and treatment of people with mild intellectual disabilities, as well as more complex care. Astarte Careness is the expert in the field of system-oriented coaching form from a contextual vision.
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