Marieke Winkel, BACP, NCPS

Marieke Winkel helps people who are struggling with trauma, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety and stress. She also supports those facing relationship strain, family tensions and major life changes. Marieke is named in the BACP and NCPS registers and has eleven years of experience in the field.

Her work is straightforward and practical. She draws on attachment-focused ideas to look at how early relationships shape current worries. She uses client-centred listening so people can set the pace and focus of sessions. EMDR is one of the tools she offers for processing traumatic memories when that feels right.

Marieke’s background includes roles in NHS services, specialist support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse, and independent practice. She has also worked in social care and research in the Netherlands, which informs her wider view of recovery and support.

In sessions she pays attention to how past losses and abandonment experiences affect daily life. She works with physical illness, chronic pain and the emotional strain those bring, as well as with issues such as codependency, dissociation and communication difficulties.

She speaks English and Dutch and accepts international clients. Practical steps for starting are simple: follow the service sign-up, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions to suit your needs.

Her approach is collaborative and paced to each person. Marieke aims to help people feel steadier, notice small changes, and find clearer ways to cope with painful memories and current pressures.

How attachment and trauma approaches work online

Marieke uses attachment-based ideas to understand how early relationships shape current fears and patterns. In online sessions this means noticing relationship triggers and helping the person find different ways of relating and coping. Mindfulness practice is used to bring attention to the body and breath, which can reduce panic and ground someone when memories feel overwhelming.

EMDR is another part of her work and aims to help with processing distressing memories. In practice this involves guided bilateral stimulation alongside talking about the memory, helping reduce the intensity of distressing images and feelings for some people. The choice to use EMDR is discussed together and only started when the client feels ready.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy. Marieke works collaboratively to match methods to a person's needs, goals and preferences rather than imposing a single route. She will review progress and adapt the plan as things move forward.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm which formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it possible to continue work with a therapist when living in a different region or country.