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Tineke Zwinkels

Tineke Zwinkels

BACP

Therapist · United Kingdom · 4+ years of experience

Calm support for strong emotions

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  • Anger and stress
  • Evidence-based help
  • English sessions

About Tineke

Tineke Zwinkels welcomes people who are struggling with strong emotions and everyday problems. She helps those dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship difficulties and anger. Her approach is calm and non-judgemental, and she aims to make it easier to talk about painful or confusing feelings.

She works with clients to notice how life events shape thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Conversations focus on understanding what’s happening now and finding practical ways to cope. The aim is to build clearer self-understanding and greater emotional steadiness over time.

Over four years of professional experience have shaped a straightforward style that mixes listening with gentle challenge. Sessions invite reflection and small experiments to try new ways of responding. The emphasis is on what helps people feel more secure and confident in day-to-day life.

Tineke uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person’s needs. She encourages clients to set clear goals and to pace work so change feels manageable. Progress is reviewed together so plans can be adjusted as required.

People can expect a respectful and supportive space for honest conversation. Tineke aims to help clients develop tools they can use beyond therapy. She supports steps towards a more balanced and purposeful life.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCodependencyControl issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveWorkplace issues

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches translate to online support

Evidence-based approaches are used to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. One common technique focuses on recognising and changing unhelpful thinking patterns. This helps people with anxiety, low mood and anger by teaching ways to reframe thoughts and test them against reality. Another familiar approach centres on exploring how past events influence current feelings and reactions. That style helps when trauma, attachment worries or repeated relationship patterns are affecting daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through options with the client and agree on what feels most useful. This is a collaborative process that takes into account the person’s goals, preferences and how they respond to different methods.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy life and fewer travel demands. It can be simpler to schedule a short check-in during a break, or to choose a session format that suits bandwidth and comfort with video. The exact session formats offered are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can guide arrangements and help ensure sessions meet a client’s needs.

At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
BACP · No. 387114

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties and anger, among other issues.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is calm, non-judgemental and practical, combining listening with gentle challenge to find workable coping strategies.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of professional work experience supporting people through emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed with BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats does she offer?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the available formats before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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