- EMDR therapy
- Attachment focus
- Mindfulness practice
About Marieke
Marieke Winkel is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She has 11 years of experience and lists social anxiety and phobia among the concerns she supports, along with trauma, grief, low self-esteem and depression.
Marieke works in a straightforward, person-centred way. She listens to what is most pressing and helps people find next steps they can manage. Sessions often focus on reducing overwhelming feelings and improving everyday coping skills.
Her background includes work in specialist services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse, roles within the NHS, and private practice. Marieke has delivered EMDR therapy and taught counselling students, which gives her practical experience with trauma recovery techniques and clinical training contexts.
She draws on Attachment-Based, Client-Centred, Psychodynamic and Mindfulness approaches. That means she pays attention to how past relationships shape current fears, checks in with the person's experience in the room, notices repeated patterns, and uses mindful awareness to reduce reactivity.
People who come for help with social anxiety and phobia often want fewer panic reactions, clearer steps for social situations, and a calmer relationship with being seen. Marieke works with clients to build those skills at a pace that suits their life and commitments.
Sessions can be arranged in English or Dutch. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session options and formats available.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Marieke commonly draws on Attachment-Based work, Client-Centred methods and EMDR when appropriate. Attachment-Based work looks at how early relationships influence current fears and helps people notice recurring patterns in social situations. Client-Centred therapy focuses on the person's experience in the moment and helps them find their own solutions through careful listening and reflection. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for processing traumatic memories and reducing the intensity of distressing images and feelings.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She discusses goals and preferences with each person and decides together which methods to try. That collaborative planning helps match the therapy style to the issues a person brings and to what they are comfortable trying.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, cut travel time, or choose a quieter check-in that suits a short break at work. Some people find video helpful when practising social skills and exposure exercises, while others prefer audio-only check-ins to reduce screen time; Marieke will discuss practical arrangements when scheduling the first appointment.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Dutch
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people with social anxiety and phobia, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, depression, stress and relationship concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centred, attachment-informed approach that blends psychodynamic thinking, mindfulness and practical strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of practice experience that includes NHS roles, specialist services for survivors and private practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Dutch, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list explicit session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.