Thrive at Willow
A confidential space to explore the thoughts, feelings and challenges in your life
About me and my practice
Welcome - I'm glad you're here. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, low mood, loss, or something you cannot quite put into words yet, taking the first step can feel significant. I aim to offer a warm, steady place to begin - starting with a free 30-minute telephone call, with no obligation to continue.
I am Tineke Zwinkels, a fully qualified Integrative counsellor, based in Chichester, West Sussex. I will draw on the theories and practices of a range of counselling models, selecting those that best suit you, as I believe in the uniqueness of each person.
Counselling provides a safe and confidential environment for you to talk through your mental health concerns - like anxiety, bereavement and loss, depression - you find difficult to deal with on your own or to discuss with friends and family.
I will listen to you with empathy and without judgment. I will support you as you become aware of how events and concerns impact your emotions, thoughts, choices, and behaviour.
Together we can explore to make sense of your experiences and discover new ways to deal with similar or new experiences. You can develop greater self-understanding and acquire a sense of security, significance, and self-worth to help you in the future.
I provide counselling and supervision via telephone or online (using Zoom) throughout the UK.
How counselling can help
People come to counselling for many different reasons - you do not need a diagnosis, or to be in crisis, to get in touch.
Some clients arrive knowing exactly what they want to work on; others simply feel that something is not right. I have experience supporting adults with a range of issues, including:
Addiction & Substance Dependency
Phobias
Self-harm
Abuse
Anxiety
Bereavement and Loss
Depression
Post-traumatic stress and Trauma
Disability and Health related issues
Self-esteem
Relationships
Anger Management
Redundancy
Stress and Work-related issues
WORKING WITH ME
I work with adults of all backgrounds, regardless of faith or belief.
I offer a free 30-minute initial telephone or online session. This is a chance for us to connect, talk about your current situation, and consider whether working together feels right. It is important that you feel comfortable with me and that I feel confident I can support you.
Counselling is available by telephone or online using Zoom, on either a short-term or longer-term basis, so we can work in a way that feels manageable and supportive for you.
Working this way means no travel, no waiting room, and sessions that fit around work and family - wherever you are in the UK.
If I do not have a waiting list, we can usually arrange your first session within a week or two of your initial call.
If you would like more information about what will happen in the
session, please have a look at 'What to expect in your first
FEES & AVAILABILITY
Counselling sessions are charged at £50.00 per 50-minute session.
I offer reduced rates (£35.00) to students seeking a counsellor as part of their course requirements, and I hold a small number of lower-cost places for people on a low income - please do ask.
Each session will last 50 minutes and initially be held weekly.
We will agree a regular session time together at our first meeting. I offer both short- and long-term counselling.
Supervision sessions are available in various durations to suit your individual needs, at a rate of £60 per hour. Concession rates are offered for students to ensure accessibility and support throughout their training.
Fees are payable by bank transfer before each session. Cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice may be charged for. If I need to cancel your session, I will offer you an alternative appointment where possible. If we are unable to do this, there will be no charge.
I answer your emails from Monday to Friday and will normally reply within one working day. I do not work in the weekend or bank holidays.
QUALIFICATIONS
I hold a Diploma of Higher Education in Integrative Counselling from Waverley Abbey College, as well as a Certificate in Online Counselling.
I have gained the ‘Advanced Certificate in Clinical Supervision – including online and telephone’. For more information, please see my 'Supervision' page.
I have been working with clients in private practice since 2021, and I am fully insured. I am registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to their ethical code, ensuring that I always work within your best interests.
I attend regular training days to ensure my skills and knowledge are up to date.
Supervision
I offer supervision within my private practice for qualified and trainee counsellors. Currently, I hold supervision sessions via telephone or online using Zoom.
I mainly work with the Seven-Eyed model, using Proctor’s supervision triangle of Normative, Formative, and Restorative approach with Ethics at the centre. As in my counselling work, I also draw on the integrative aspects of supervision so the process can be responsive to each supervisee.
My aim is to offer a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space in which to reflect, develop your skills, and grow as a counsellor.
We will use the time to sensitively explore your skills and practice thoughtfully, and sensitively, with attention to both your clients' welfare and your development as a counsellor.
Supervision provides regular and ongoing opportunities to reflect in depth on all aspects of your practice, helping you work as effectively, safely, and ethically as possible. For this to happen, supervisees need to feel supported in supervision, appropriately challenged, and able to speak openly about all aspects of their work!
An open and honest relationship between us will help this process feel purposeful, supportive, and collaborative.
The willow tree is flexible, strong, bending without breaking, withstanding life's greatest challenges.
Its leaves can symbolise balance, harmony, and growth amid storms and life challenges.
For me, the willow tree also symbolises hope, belonging, and safety. It suggests the possibility of letting go of pain and suffering, and growing renewed, strong and bold.
It reflects a path towards stability, hope, healing, and the possibility of thriving.
Willow represents endurance and the belief that we will survive and thrive no matter what happens. It is also a symbol of emotions, love, creativity, inspiration, protection, strength, healing, and growth.
CONTACT ME
If you feel counselling could help you, or if you like to find out more about counselling or supervision, please complete the form below. If you would prefer, you can email me directly at – ThriveatWillow@protonmail.com
I will normally reply within one working day so we can arrange your free 30-minute introduction session. There is no obligation to book sessions afterwards - it is simply a chance to talk things through and see whether working together feels right for you. I answer emails from Monday to Friday and do not work at weekends or on bank holidays.
If you need support before I am able to reply, please contact your GP, call the Samaritans free on 116 123 at any time, or dial 999 in an emergency.
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