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 51 reviews Posted on Trev McGowanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We recently used Timea’s agency to arrange childcare support for our family during a four-week stay in Marbella this December, and we couldn’t have been more pleased with the service provided. From the very beginning, Timea was excellent in understanding exactly what we needed. With a 2-year-old and 5-month-old twins, we were looking for an extra pair of hands during the day rather than traditional evening babysitting. She listened carefully and thoughtfully prepared a selection of highly suitable candidates, all of whom had genuine experience with young children. Timea’s preparation, communication, and attention to detail were outstanding. She provided clear information, transparent rates, and helpful guidance on structuring the hours in a way that worked best for our family. Every candidate she put forward was warm, professional, and very well matched to our requirements. Throughout our stay, we felt fully supported. The assistance made daily routines — from mealtimes to outings and managing three very young children together — significantly easier and far more enjoyable. We would not hesitate to recommend Timea and her agency to any family seeking reliable, high-quality childcare support. Her professionalism, care, and commitment to matching the right people with the right family truly stood out. Kind regards, TrevPosted on PeekaboomethodTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Working with The Governess & Co was an absolute pleasant experience. They made my trip a memorable one .They have arranged a couple of meetings with the Babysitters before I arrive. They made sure that I have the best fit for my self and daughter. I couldn’t imagine the trip traveling for the first time with my one year old by myself, but they made it such an amazing trip. They were always responsive to my needs and their quick reply to my text and of course, a special things to Marta who was a more than helpful and super kind to my daughter and indeed responsible. There are such trustworthy and I am so glad that I had the chance to work with them.Posted on Ghassan FallahaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Loved working with Timea through this whole process. She made hiring help for our home so easy and safe. If you're living in Spain, this is the person you'd want helping you find the right match for your family.Posted on Nina SöderholmTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I always have an excellent experience working with this company. They are truly service-minded, focused on solving problems, and dedicated to customizing the entire experience to my needs. I received outstanding support with my kids, and they consistently come up with thoughtful, effective solutions. I will be a customer for life.Posted on Mariya DenysovaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a very positive experience connecting with Timea from The Governess & Co. She is highly professional, warm and genuinely attentive. Communication was thoughtful and reassuring from the first moment. You immediately feel you are dealing with someone who takes her work and her clients seriously. Highly recommend!Posted on EllaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This is the only nanny agency you should be using if you’re living in Marbella or Spain. Timea was a fantastic help, super professional, and helped with the contracts after finding the candidates. Her Nannie’s are top notch professionals, highly motivated and amazing with my baby. I hired 2 Nannie’s from her. She can also help you with other household staff such as personal drivers and chefs. I recommend her to all my friends too. ❤️ thanks Timea ❤️❤️Posted on Priscilla HoustonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Timea helped us find a nanny who is absolutely perfect for our family. She was not only incredibly professional during the search, but she was flexible, kind, and very easy to work with. Highly recommend if you are looking for part time or full time care. We are lucky to have found her!Posted on Fabiana LavínTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I started to work as a nanny and has been a wonderful experience, I recommend 100%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!