Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Iris Winkel is an accredited psychotherapist and EMDR specialist with over ten years of experience supporting individuals through trauma, abuse recovery, and mental health challenges. Currently serving as Counselling Manager at The Snowdrop Project in Sheffield, she also provides EMDR therapy nationwide through Xyla Digital Services and tutors aspiring counsellors with Chrysalis.
Her career spans clinical roles within the NHS, private practice, and specialist services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Iris’ integrative approach is grounded in her postgraduate training in psychotherapy, EMDR accreditation, and a BSc in Humanistic Integrative Counselling. She is a accredited member of both the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPC) and the EMDR Association Europe.
Iris’ work is informed by a deep commitment to trauma-informed care, safeguarding, and holistic healing. Her international background—including social work and research roles in the Netherlands—adds a rich dimension to her practice. She continues to shape the field through education, advocacy, and compassionate leadership.
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Marieke Winkel is an accredited psychotherapist and EMDR specialist with 11 years of experience supporting people through trauma, abuse recovery and a range of mental health challenges. She combines clinical knowledge with a compassionate, trauma-informed approach to help clients find practical and lasting change.
Marieke currently serves as Counselling Manager at The Snowdrop Project in Sheffield, delivers EMDR therapy nationwide through Xyla Digital Services and tutors aspiring counsellors with Chrysalis. Her work history includes clinical roles within the NHS, private practice and specialist services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse.
Her practice is integrative, informed by postgraduate training in psychotherapy, EMDR accreditation and a BSc in Humanistic Integrative Counselling. She is an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP), the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPC) and the EMDR Association Europe, which underpins her commitment to professional standards.
Marieke’s practice is guided by a strong focus on trauma-informed care, safeguarding and holistic healing. An international background that includes social work and research roles in the Netherlands adds breadth to her perspective, and she remains engaged in education, advocacy and compassionate leadership within the field.
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