Maaike | Counsellor/ Trauma Therapist/ Supervisor/ Trainer/ Clinical Lead

Counselling Rochford - Southend-on-Sea

I am an experienced Integrative Psychotherapist specialised in trauma therapy with 19 years'+ experience.

I work with people affected by trauma, PTSD and complex PTSD. Trauma can look like physical, emotional or sexual abuse, traffic accidents, medical diagnosis, bullying, war, natural disasters, and so on. I am senior accredited with the BACP, SNCPS and accredited with EMDR UK. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practice.

If you are struggling with flashbacks, nightmares, dissociation, avoidance, a dysregulated nervous system, or impact on the body, let me know. There are often many different things we can do.

I have worked for a host of organisations, including Victim Support, General Counselling Departments, Rape Crisis, a Hospice, counselling colleges and the Children's Society. I work for the Children's Society as a Clinical Lead. Contact me for a brief free consultation.

How I Work

In the first session we will talk through how you are doing and what you need. We will work together to figure out a way forward. I draw from a range of therapeutic models to tailor our work to your individual needs, including:

* Humanistic Therapy – offering empathy, respect and a non-judgemental space.
* EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) – a well-established method for processing traumatic memories.
* Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Level 1) – working with the body to address the somatic imprints of trauma.
* Internal Family Systems (IFS Level 1 and 2) – gently helping parts of you that may be carrying pain, fear, or shame.

Together, we’ll find the pace and approach that feels right for you. Whether you are newly seeking help or have had therapy before, our work will focus on helping you feel safe, heard, and empowered to heal.

Other stressors than trauma

In addition to trauma-focused therapy, I also work with a wide range of related and co-occurring issues that may be affecting your well-being. These include challenges around self-esteem, identity, loss and grief, depression, anxiety, existential struggles and relationship difficulties. Our work can help you untangle these layers in a safe and supportive way. 

We also support professionals:

We also deliver a range of counselling training and supervision for trainee counsellors, as well as to experienced qualified counsellors, psychotherapists and other mental health professionals. 

Foundation Diploma - Therapeutic Safety in Trauma (NCPS Quality Checked)

We regularly run a NCPS Quality Checked Foundation Diploma - Therapeutic Safety in Trauma. This 10 day training takes place on one day a month and runs again fully online per Sunday 6th September 2026.

Next Steps
If you're ready to begin or would like to find out more, I welcome you to reach out. This is an opportunity for us to talk about your needs, ask any questions you may have, and see whether we feel like a good fit to work together. You don’t have to face this alone – healing is possible, and I’m here to support you every step of the way.