Marieke Winkel, BACP, NCPS

Marieke Winkel is a counsellor with 11 years' experience helping people facing grief, anxiety, depression and the upheaval of midlife change. She works with trauma and abuse recovery and supports people who are struggling with self-esteem, stress and relationship or family concerns. Marieke speaks English and Dutch and practises in the United Kingdom while accepting international clients.

Her style is warm and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on what feels most useful for the person in front of her. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns, and on client-centred work to keep the conversation focused on the person’s experience.

Marieke also uses EMDR and mindfulness techniques when they fit the client’s needs. EMDR is used to help process distressing memories, and mindfulness practices help with grounding and stress management. She blends these with psychodynamic and solution-focused ways of working, choosing practical steps alongside deeper reflection.

Her background includes a BACP membership and NCPS registration. Marieke has worked in a range of settings, including specialist services for survivors of domestic violence and roles within the NHS. That mix informs a practical approach to change and recovery.

People who come to Marieke can expect collaborative planning and a focus on what they want to change. Sessions aim to be manageable and aimed at real-life improvements. Before booking, people should confirm current session options and scheduling details.

How Marieke’s approaches work online and in therapy

Marieke draws on attachment-based work to look at how early relationship patterns affect current behaviour and emotions. This helps when longstanding trust, closeness or abandonment worries are getting in the way of everyday life.

She also uses client-centred techniques that prioritise the person's own views and pace. That means conversations are shaped around what matters most to the client rather than a fixed agenda. EMDR is another method she uses to process distressing memories when those memories are a central problem.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before, and then suggest routes to try. Decisions about which methods to use are made collaboratively and can change as progress is made.

If you are considering online work, confirm the available session formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need lower bandwidth options. Registered or accredited professionals can explain which format will best support the work you want to do.