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Marieke Winkel

Marieke Winkel

BACP, NCPS

United Kingdom

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In their wordsCompassionate trauma-aware counselling and EMDR

Key details

Credentials
BACP, NCPS
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom / 89699; NCPS, United Kingdom / NCS24-04333
Experience
11 years
Languages
English, Dutch
Location
United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Trauma and grief focus
  • EMDR offered
  • English and Dutch

About Marieke

Marieke Winkel helps people struggling with trauma, grief, anxiety and major life changes. She supports those facing depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and stress. Marieke also works with people dealing with chronic illness, abandonment issues and the emotional impact of disasters.

Marieke uses a blend of approaches in sessions. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current patterns. She uses client-centred methods to keep sessions grounded in the person’s own pace and priorities. EMDR is part of her toolkit for addressing traumatic memories when it feels suitable.

Her background includes over eleven years in counselling and psychotherapy roles across health services and specialist organisations. She has worked with survivors of domestic violence and with services that support trauma recovery. This range of settings has shaped a practical, trauma-aware way of working.

Marieke holds BACP and NCPS credentials and a BSc in Humanistic Integrative Counselling. She has experience teaching aspiring counsellors and has carried out social work and research work in the Netherlands. Her international experience informs how she tailors support for different cultural backgrounds.

In sessions she aims to keep things straightforward. People can expect clear discussion of goals, gentle pacing, and techniques such as mindfulness and psychodynamic reflection when relevant. Anyone thinking about therapy is encouraged to check session options and scheduling before booking.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions can use conversation and reflective exercises to spot those patterns and try new ways of relating. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and supporting the person's own goals, using the session time to follow what feels most important. EMDR involves structured processing of traumatic memories and can be adapted for remote delivery when appropriate.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marieke will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and comfort level. She aims to try things step by step and adjust based on what helps most.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy easier to fit into daily life because it removes travel and lets them schedule shorter check-ins around work or caregiving. Others appreciate that certain techniques, such as mindfulness practice or EMDR processing, can be done via remote sessions with planning. Ask about practical details and session length when you arrange a first appointment.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflicts

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceEmptinessFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English, Dutch

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Marieke help with?

She supports people with trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, stress and anxiety. She also addresses relationship and family concerns and effects of natural or human-caused disasters.

What is her style of therapy like?

Sessions are person-centred and practical. She combines gentle reflection with active techniques and works at a pace set by the client.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

Marieke has eleven years of experience in counselling and psychotherapy across NHS, private and specialist services. That includes work with survivors of domestic violence and trauma services.

Which credentials and region are listed for her?

She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and a BSc in Humanistic Integrative Counselling. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English and Dutch, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How are costs handled?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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