Meet the team
Get to know the personalities and experience of our dedicated, passionate and trustworthy team who make The Governess & Co one of the best nanny services in Marbella.

Timea Henter - Founder
Timea is an experienced advisory professional, with a strong track record of building successful relationships and providing consulting services in the commercial real estate sector. Throughout her corporate career, she consistently delivered valuable and impactful results for the companies she worked with and consulted for. She brings an all-rounded perspective to her work, by leveraging real-world business knowledge and academic expertise, holding a specialised MBA in human resources.
Timea founded The Governess & Co. while on her own journey as a parent, determined to deliver on the deep grasp of our clients’ needs by providing a premier service for families who wish to hire a full-time nanny or contract other types of child care. Her personal experience provides a first-hand understanding of the challenges of finding a nanny in Marbella and the need for all-rounded expert support with an understanding of the transition entailed for her and her family, in the time frame and manner in which she needed it. This is what inspired the launch of The Governess & Co, with the aim of making it the go-to agency for nannies.
Timea’s hidden talent
In addition to her people skills, Timea is also well-known for her sense of humour and is always equipped with an idiom or proverb for every occasion… in multiple languages!

Charlotte Lomas — Agency Partner
Charlotte has spent over 14 years working hands-on in childcare — from being a practitioner in nurseries to leadership roles like deputy manager and SENCo. Her deep experience gives her a true understanding of what families and children need.
Now, as Agency Partner, Charlotte uses everything she’s learnt to connect families with the right nannies — not just based on experience or qualifications, but on personality, values, and everyday fit. She believes that trust, communication, and mutual respect are the foundation of every successful placement.
She is especially good at:
- Building strong, open relationships with parents: listening carefully, remembering the details that matter, and working together to make sure everyone — children, parents, and nannies — feels supported.
- Understanding each family’s rhythm: what works, what doesn’t — she knows it’s the little things that make the biggest difference.
- Managing more than just placements: Charlotte also runs our Partner Events, helping our nanny community feel connected, supported, and inspired.
Charlotte is warm, grounded, and deeply committed to helping families feel confident and happy in their childcare journey — knowing that a great match can change everything.

Edina – Holistic Baby Sleep Consultant
With over 14 years of experience as a career nanny supporting families around the globe, Edina brings an extraordinary blend of global insight, scientific curiosity, and heart-led care to her work. Holding a university degree in Human Resources, she has a strong foundation in understanding people, building relationships, and fostering trust—skills that now enrich her work as a holistic baby sleep consultant.
She knows that family life rarely comes with a manual—especially when sleep feels elusive and emotions run high—and she’s been there, soothing tired babies through the quiet hours and guiding families toward rest, calm, and trust. To her, sleep is never just about sleep; it’s about emotional regulation, secure attachment, and cultivating a safe space where rest can arise naturally.
Edina grounds her work in psychology, attachment theory, neuroscience, and epigenetics, weaving mindfulness and thoughtful reflection into every interaction. As a holistic consultant, she gently partners with families—removing rigid expectations and instead supporting them with clarity, compassion, and creativity.
Her approach is both science-backed and solution-focused: she listens deeply, tailors her guidance to each unique situation, and offers outside-the-box thinking to foster sustainable, restorative change.
Edina’s Superpower
Effortless connection & creative problem-solving.
She intuitively tunes in to the needs of both baby and parent, forging instant trust and calm, while combining a deep understanding of child development with outside-the-box solutions that truly fit each family.

Csilla Ráduly – Marketing Coordinator
Csilla is a visionary graphic designer and brand management specialist who transforms concepts into captivating visual narratives.
With expertise spanning both digital and traditional media, she currently orchestrates the creative direction for over 10 accounts, meticulously crafting their social media strategies and cohesive brand presence across online and offline platforms. Her strategic approach ensures our unique voice resonates authentically with our audience, and our values and personality can come across even on the tiny phone screens.
Hidden talent
Csilla possesses an uncanny ability to detect when picture frames, tiles or text on an image are even slightly askew, often straightening them mid-conversation without missing a beat—a quirk that has saved countless office walls and client presentations from the perils of imperfect alignment.
Our expert collaborator
Our evaluation process for client needs and candidate capabilities, is based on objective and measurable support tools developed exclusively for The Governess & Co. by Dr. Marianna Bobvos-Bekefi, who is a Consultant psychologist, psychotherapist and coach. The interpretation yielded by these evaluation mechanisms and the implicit deliverables of the company towards our clients and candidates bear the interpretation assumed by The Governess and Co. , personalized to the delivery need. The information obtained by our unique evaluation mechanisms allows us to deliver a premium standard of service to both clients and candidates that sets The Governess and Co. apart from any other nanny services in Marbella and beyond.
Dr. Marianna Bobvos-Bekefi earned her Master’s Degree in Psychology at Lorand Eotvos University (Budapest), a post-graduate Psychotherapist Degree at Semmelweiss Medical University (Budapest) and the University of Manchester. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Philosophy. Her psychotherapist training included, among others, analytic, cognitive, group, cognitive-analytic (CAT), client centred and existential therapy.
Dr. Bobvos-Bekifi’s teaching engagements include the University of Pecs, Medical University of Pecs, University of Debrecen. In terms of psychotherapeutic work, she held the position of Chief Clinical Psychologist at Ferenc Jahn South-Pest Hospital & Clinic, Budapest, Hungary.
In addition to her native Hungarian, she is fluent in English and French.
Our trusted partnership
Together with Holistic Baby Sleep, we provide families with expert guidance and personalised support for better rest and well-being.
At The Governess & Co., we believe that a well-rested family is a happy family.
That’s why we’ve partnered with Holistic Baby Sleep, an internationally recognised expert in gentle, effective sleep solutions for babies and toddlers.
Learn more at holisticbabysleep.com.
What do our customers say about us
EXCELLENT Based on 42 reviews Posted on Magdalena S.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent experience with The Governess & Co. — professional, responsive, and genuinely attentive to our needs. Communication was smooth from start to finish. Highly recommended.Posted on Aleksandra DettlaffTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I could not recommend The Governess & Co. more! The team is very professional. I have met the nannies and babysitters on many occasions in the last years in Marbella and they have always been great!Posted on Sabine LeclercqTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Super service avec des personnes dévouées ! Je recommande !Posted on Pauline De SaussureTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had the pleasure of working with Timea from the agency to find a nanny for our two children: a newborn and a toddler. From the start, Timea was incredibly caring and committed to helping us find the perfect fit. Her support throughout the process was invaluable, and I truly appreciate her dedication. I've been recommending Timea to all my friends because my experience with her has been nothing short of exceptional. She has a wonderful understanding of family needs and a positive psychology that makes the entire experience enjoyable. The staff also speak highly of her, which speaks volumes about her professionalism. Thanks to Timea, we found a nanny who is not only kind but also extremely helpful. Everything has been going great so far! I highly recommend this agency, especially Timea, for anyone in need of childcare or cleaning solutions.Posted on Rachel HartleyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Timea helped us find a wonderful nanny/private tutor for our small children in Abu Dhabi. She was thorough, attentive to our needs, and successful in finding the perfect fit. Our new candidate is professional, empathetic, reliable and much, much more. We appreciate The Governess for making the connection and recommend this agency to other families in the UAE.Posted on Olivia HudsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Worked as a nanny for the company for the year I was in Madrid. Timea was amazing, really great with helping me find good, flexible work and I would consider her a friend. I felt like she had my back during jobs and that I could trust her. She was also very understanding when I declined jobs too. She even helped me on my flat hunt and I think she’s a very kind and genuine person. I really rate The Governess & Co! I definitely recommend Timea to people needing childcare organised in Madrid (or Malaga), but also for those who are looking for good nannying work.Posted on Xenia LotzeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We can highly recommend Timea from The Governess & Co. We had our first contact earlier this week, and it was very well organized, professional, and solution-oriented. Timea is also genuinely friendly and authentic. We're looking forward to the next steps in the process!Posted on Natalia BudkinaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I want to express my sincere thanks to the team at The Governess. They were incredibly efficient in helping me find a nanny for my child in Madrid. They provided several candidates, and although not every profile was the right fit after interviews and trial days, the agency continued to support me and suggested new options. In the end, we found the perfect nanny for my daughter — and also a wonderful weekend nanny. I highly recommend this agency. Special thanks to Timea, the founder, for making life easier for moms.Posted on PITrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. i am thankful to governess and co., most specially to timea for the great help they have extended me when i was looking for employment. timea asked me what i was really looking for and what i wanted and gave me counsel with any doubts i had. she was/is prompt at answering my questions and i know i can count on her if need be. thank you to timea and the rest of the team!Posted on Paul PanceaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a truly great experience working with Timea from The Governess & Co. She was incredibly professional, kind, and supportive throughout the entire process of helping me find a job in Marbella. From the very first conversation, she made everything feel easy and smooth. She listened to what I was looking for, kept in touch constantly, and genuinely cared about finding the right opportunity for me. Thanks to her, I found a great role quickly, and I couldn’t be more grateful. I highly recommend working with Timea — it was a real pleasure!