Karin Peeters - Life Coach, Counsellor & Psychotherapist

So glad you are here!

Hello, my name is Karin Peeters. Deep love and following an intentional, aligned path true to ourselves are for me the essence of our human life, it matters so much to me that it has become the core focus of my work as a Coach & Psychotherapist.

Supporting people to connect with themselves, with others and with life itself in the most fulfilling and meaningful way, is both my joy and my professional speciality. 

How I came to this work has been a profound journey and I’d love to share a personal story with you.

LIFE IS PRECIOUS. LIVE IT TRUE TO YOURSELF.

My personal philosophy and approach to life

Reminding the world how to love

Picture me in 2006, our setting is Nepal sitting atop a stupa (a symbolic representation of the Buddha's compassionate and wise mind). At the time of my visit to Nepal I was working an intense corporate job at Heineken, and I felt out of my depth in my responsibilities as a manager of my team. Being single at the time, it was tempting to spend my time at the office, and too much of my identity was caught up in my work. I knew something had to change, otherwise a burn-out would be next. My gut told me I had to go to Nepal to learn about Buddhism and meditation, because that would help me to never feel so overwhelmed and stressed again…

So there I am, sitting quiet and still, contemplating my life, when a voice in my head spoke clearly to me, and I knew in my bones it was right. The voice said "You are wasting your life!”.

That moment changed everything for me.

Now, I can tell you about how this led me to quit my corporate job, study spirituality, Buddhism and meditation in India and Nepal (during two unbelievingly special sabbaticals, for a grand total of 3.5 years - for more stunning photos visit the bottom of this page), and follow my heart to live in Argentina and the UK to be with the man I love.

But what really mattered was the transformation that happened within me. My heart opened wider, I softened and relaxed in a way I had never experienced before. And my life choices from then onwards were motivated by a wish to be kinder, both to myself and to others, to truly be of benefit to this world; giving me a sense of expansive joy. Buddhists call it Bodhicitta – the awakened heart. Who knows, maybe I got a glimpse of it that day. You and I might call it love. A love for life itself, for the world and all beings, big or small, near or far, friend or foe.

My life's intention became to love in a way that inspires others. And where better to begin than in our own home, our own mind, our own heart? I am motivated by a deep desire to remind people how to love. To fall in love again with themselves, with others, with the planet and with life itself. When we re-connect with a wise love that’s bigger than ourselves, a calm spaciousness, a joy comes over us, radiating out for the benefit of everyone we meet. In this way, I believe our presence alone is healing to others.

Our world desperately needs more kindness, let us spread the love.

Thank you for reading my story, and for still being here. Perhaps you are inspired to work with a professional yourself, and are wondering if we are a good fit together.

The very best coaching and therapeutic relationships are those where there is a beautiful synergy between the client and the practitioner. When you’re trying to discern if we would make a good fit, a little more about me and how I work will be helpful.

I'm an experienced Coach and qualified Counsellor & Psychotherapist with private practice experience in the City of London and online since 2008. Credentials: Registered Member of the BACP - The British Association For Counselling And Psychotherapy.

Being both a Psychotherapist and Coach, I know how to heal your past experiences, while working in a solution-focused way in the here and now so that your life gets better today. My qualifications are robust, not the result of a weekend ‘crash’ course, but rather five years of in-depth Counselling & Psychotherapy study, coupled with my own ongoing therapy for many, many years. I’ve been doing this work full-time since 2008, which means I really know what I am doing as a therapist. When I say you are in safe, capable hands, you can fully believe it.

Thanks to my corporate background at Heineken in The Netherlands I am refreshingly practical with a down-to-earth nature and solution focused attitude. It also means I understand the culture and office politics you may find yourself in.

I was born in The Netherlands and have lived in France, Nepal, India, Argentina and the United Kingdom. Clients who are or have been expats themselves enjoy my thorough understanding of living away from our country of birth, with all it’s challenges and blessings.

My clients often compare me with a bridge, successfully applying the ancient wisdom traditions of the East to Western life. I combine Western Psychology with extensive experience in Eastern Philosophy, Buddhism, Mindfulness Meditation and Creative Imagination (using visualisation and creativity when words fall short). I was taught about meditation and the mystic spiritual traditions at the source, while living and studying with Buddhist monks and nuns in India and Nepal for a total of 3.5 years, during two magical sabbaticals - for photos, see below!

I enjoy creating a union between head and heart, being and doing, Coaching and Therapy, East and West, Business and Buddha.

I offer sessions in English and Dutch.

Photo Gallery 

Spiritual Sabbatical - India & Nepal - 2006, 2017-2019

Infinite Gratitude

The beauty, serenity, loving-kindness and wisdom received during these magical journeys in India & Nepal is immeasurable.

I cannot wait to share what I have learned with you, so it radiates out for the benefit of all.

Photographers: Maksim Timofeev, Bill Kane, Dalai Lama official website, Inge Peeters, Augusto Rodriguez, Mychael James and Vadim Lobodin.