Nina Brenninkmeijer

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I find it important to create a safe space where clients feel they can talk freely, be themselves and explore difficult thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. It may feel daunting to talk to someone about personal struggles. My aim is to listening empathically and explore issues that need processing in a gentle but collaborative way. My therapeutic approach draws on the well-established humanistic, psychodynamic and CBT schools of therapy which means I tailor each therapy to the unique needs of each client.

Drawing on my life and work experience in the charitable sector, I understand how trauma, loss or challenging circumstances can affect an individual’s way of coping with life. Something may have happened in the past or might be happening at this very moment, that feels overwhelming. There might be a feeling of being weighed down, stuck or trapped. Whatever is experienced, I aim to enable my clients to identify and process these difficult experiences whilst supporting them in realising a greater understanding of themselves, discovering a greater sense of agency within their lives.

I work as a private counsellor and psychotherapist in Knightsbridge, Esher as well as at The Awareness Centre in Clapham. I graduated with an MA (Hons) in Psychology from the University of St Andrews and qualified with an MA an Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Roehampton. I am a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) as well as the British Association for Counselling Psychotherapy (BACP). I have previously worked for the NHS and other therapy providers across Surrey and London.

I offer a free introductory call to discuss a way forward. 

I find it important to create a safe space where clients feel they can talk freely, be themselves and explore difficult thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Some clients may find it hard to express what it is that is bothering them, or some may feel incredibly vulnerable and difficult to talk to someone about their personal struggles, yet like, most therapists, my aim is to approach my work by listening empathically and exploring the issues that need processing in a gentle but collaborative way. My therapeutic approach draws on the well-established humanistic, psychodynamic and CBT schools of therapy which means I tailor each therapy to the unique needs of each client.

Drawing on my life and work experience in the charitable sector, I understand how trauma, loss, challenging situations or demanding relationships can affect an individual’s way of coping with life. Something might have happened in the past or may be happening at this very moment that feels too difficult to face or too overwhelming to make sense of. Whatever it is that is experienced, my aim is to enable my clients to identify and process these difficult experiences whilst supporting them in realising a greater understanding of themselves, discovering a greater sense of agency within their lives and ultimately, reaching a more fulfilling life.

I work as an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist in private practice in Knightsbridge, Esher as well as at The Awareness Centre in Clapham. I graduated with an MA (Hons) in Psychology from the University of St Andrews and qualified with an MA an Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Roehampton. I am a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) as well as the British Association for Counselling Psychotherapy (BACP). I have previously worked for the NHS and other therapy providers across Surrey and London.

I offer a free introductory call to discuss options for going forward.