Tineke Zwinkels, BACP

Tineke Zwinkels welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or big life changes. She explains things simply and offers steady support while people learn to manage strong emotions and regain a sense of control. Tineke uses calm, everyday language so conversations stay clear and focused on what matters to the client.

She spends time helping people understand how past events shape current feelings and choices. Sessions look at thoughts, behaviours and patterns that keep problems going. Together they map out small, practical steps to reduce panic, ease grief, or rebuild self-esteem.

Tineke also works with issues linked to attachment, codependency and control. She helps people who struggle with shame, isolation or workplace stress to find clearer boundaries and healthier habits. When addiction or self-harm are present, she concentrates on immediate coping strategies and safer ways to manage urges.

Her way of working aims to build a stronger sense of self-worth and purpose. Conversations are collaborative - she listens, offers feedback, and supports gradual change. Clients leave sessions with tools they can use between appointments.

With four years of professional experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), she practises in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. She accepts clients internationally and adapts her approach to each person's needs.

How evidence-based techniques work online

Two evidence-based ways of working she uses are practical steps that help with strong feelings and unhelpful patterns. One common approach involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence to reduce anxiety and low mood; this helps with panic attacks, phobias and persistent worry. Another method focuses on understanding attachment and relationship patterns so people can change codependent habits and build clearer boundaries in their relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The counsellor will talk through goals, listen to what has helped in the past, and try methods that fit the client's needs and preferences. This collaborative process means the plan can change as the person makes progress.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins or when typing feels easier, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments, and let people access support from different locations.