Karin Peeters - Life Coach & Psychotherapist
When you feel unsure of your next step, I help you find a meaningful way forward.
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Hello, my name is Karin Peeters and if you're watching this, I imagine you're wondering whether I'm the right person to help you get unstuck, to get clear on what it is you want and to find the confidence to take your life in the right direction so you can feel fully yourself again.
I'm a certified Coach and a qualified Psychotherapist in full-time private practice since 2008. And what makes my approach so powerful is that together we will look at the practical questions, so you can move forward in your life. But we'll also create space for the emotional layers underneath. Any hurts, grief, losses, fears, knocks in your confidence that might be holding you back are welcome.
I'm inspired by decades of practising Buddhism and Eastern philosophy and years of living in India and Nepal. And this brings a compassion, a warm presence and a mindfulness to our sessions, while at the same time staying focused on creating immediate improvements in your day-to-day reality.
I know how precious life is and how important it is to reconnect with what matters most. At the heart of my work is a deep wish to remind people how to love. To make you fall in love again with yourself, with others, and with life itself.
Enjoy reading about me and the ways that we can work together. And when you feel that we're the right fit, you're warmly invited to book a free discovery call. I’d be honored to help you live a life that feels true and meaningful to you.
So glad you are here.
Hello, my name is Karin Peeters. Following an intentional, aligned path true to ourselves is for me the essence of our precious human life. That, and deep love. They matter so much to me that they have become the core focus of my work as a Life Coach & Psychotherapist.
Supporting you to connect deeply with yourself, with others and with life itself in the most true, fulfilling and meaningful way, is both my joy and my speciality.
LIFE IS PRECIOUS. LIVE IT TRUE TO YOURSELF.
Karin Peeters
Life Coach & Psychotherapist
Psychotherapist & Counsellor
Life Coach & Career Coach
Grounded in Spirituality
Ancient Buddhist Philosophy
Living Abroad Experience
Corporate Background
Established in 2008: 840+ grateful clients and 14,750+ client hours
Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP Number: 53518)
MSc, Coaching Diploma and EMDR Trauma Therapy certification
Featured media expert in Cosmopolitan, The Guardian and Psychology Magazine. Short-listed for TEDx Talk.
Clarity on your path
I love helping you find clarity, rebuild your confidence and reclaim your joy when you’ve been through a lot and are unclear about your best way forward in life.
I’m a certified Life Coach & Career Coach and qualified Psychotherapist, in full time private practice since 2008.
My work is inspired by spirituality and Buddhism, bringing a presence of compassion and loving-kindness into each moment with my clients.
What are your professional qualifications?
Five year Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) in Transpersonal Counselling & Psychotherapy at the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education (CCPE).
Registered Member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP). Verify my BACP directory listing and my member number is 53518.
Degree in Transpersonal Psychotherapy which falls under a Humanistic Integrative approach. It brings together evidence-based modalities like Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT informed), Jungian Psychology, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis.
Certification in EMDR trauma treatment.
Diploma in Professional Life Coaching.
Human Resources (HR) at Université Paris Sorbonne (Paris IV), France.
Master of Science (MSc) at VU University Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
CCPE is a recognised Member Organisation of the United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapists (UKCP)
Life Coaching accredited by the International Authority for Professional Coaching & Mentoring (IAPC&M)
What are your professional specialisations?
Being both a Psychotherapist and Life Coach, we’ll process past experiences and break unhelpful patterns, while working in a forward-oriented way so that your life gets better straight away
Holistic - Embodied Therapy incorporates psycho-somatic practices (body-mind connection), psychological dream interpretation, creative imagination (when words fall short), guided visualisation, breath-work and nervous system regulation to support deep emotional healing
Trauma-informed therapist to restore balance, inner calm and resilience
Buddhist practitioner since 2006: incorporating authentic mindfulness and compassion-based practices in my work. Lived in India and Nepal for 3.5 years studying with spiritual meditation masters and now helping clients to reconnect with a deeper sense of peace, presence, and meaning
What is your professional experience?
Full time private practice as a Life & Career Coach and Psychotherapist since 2008
Ongoing regular supervision in line with ethical practice standards and continued growth as a therapist
NHS Trust: Psychotherapist Attaché for Psychiatrist (Brent London Community Recovery Team)
HM Prison Wormwood Scrubs: supporting inmates and families at London’s biggest male prison
Ealing Abbey Counselling Service & FreshStart Psychotherapy: Voluntary Trainee Counsellor
Expat and Digital Nomad: Born in The Netherlands, lived in France, Nepal, India, Argentina and the UK
Dutch expatriates in London: organising committee member for social and business events
Corporate background: Sales & Marketing at Heineken in The Netherlands
Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP
Membership of BACP successfully verified by Psychology Today
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Shortlisted for a TEDx Talk, reaching the final 20 out of 100s of applicants
As featured in
Kind words of grateful clients
Why work with me?
I’m result-oriented, for a Psychotherapist. I go deep, for a Coach. I’m ambitious, for a Buddhist meditator. I’m commercial, for a business about healing. I’m extraordinary at what I do, and yet another professional guiding people through major life transitions.
I’m all about love, yet I believe it's vital to get to know our anger. Compassion for all is at the core of what I do, yet believe that compassion is never complete if it doesn’t include yourself. I am passionate about joy, yet I believe we can only be as happy to the extent we dared to face our sorrow. I’m an absolute expert in what I do, yet just like you, with so much more to learn on this wonderful journey called life.
I’m East and West. Spiritual and business-like. Quick and still. Calm and uplifting. Aspirational, and one of you.
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. Quiet and still, contemplating my life, when suddenly a voice spoke clearly to me "You are wasting your life”.
I knew in my bones that voice was right.
I stepped away from my corporate career and spend several years exploring Buddhism, meditation and spirituality across Nepal and India.
But what truly mattered was the transformation that happened within me. My heart opened wide, and I softened in a way I had never experienced before.
From that point on, my choices were motivated by a wish to be kinder, to myself and others, and to be of genuine benefit to this world; giving me a sense of expansive joy. In Buddhism this is called Bodhicitta – the awakened heart. You and I might call it love. A deep 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 live and love in a way that inspires others. Beginning within: in our own mind, our own heart. I feel a deep calling to remind people how to love: themselves, others and 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 very presence is healing to others.
Our world desperately needs more kindness, let us spread the love.
And this is the gift I now share with my clients. Supporting you to reconnect with what matters most, so you can live life with greater authenticity, compassion, and a deep, joyful love.
Still reading? That was the serious bit… now for a bit of fun
What my friends know about me
I’m convinced I can’t sing, I used to lip sync during 'Happy Birthday'! I now chant mantras in a yoga studio, slowly raising my voice from a whisper.
I sort my books by colour on the shelf because it looks so pretty and peaceful. I’m such a visual person, this way I find it much easier to find the book I’m looking for.
When I’ve stayed in a hotel and it’s time to leave, I thank the room for the wonderful time (and make my husband laugh).
In the Netherlands, we had ‘friendship books’ at primary school. To “what do you want to be?”, I answered: “happy”. It still makes me smile.
I look forward to getting to know more about you.
Picture taken at Holi, the Hindu "Festival of Colors", celebrating spring, love, and the lasting triumph of good over evil
Rishikesh, India
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you the right Coach and Therapist for me?
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Working with me is:
Coaching - forward movement, practical tools and immediate shifts in your day-to-day reality
Therapy - resolve patterns from the root, depth and healing
Western Psychology and Eastern Philosophy with profound Buddhist lived experience - a unique blend of practical and spiritual guidance, bridging head and heart, being and doing
Want to be super sure I am the right fit for you, read my profile or book a free Discovery Call. I look forward to connecting with you and helping you move forward in life.
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My holistic approach gets to the bottom of making your next step in life truly meaningful for you. Clients report getting the following questions answered:
CAREER: What is the next step in my career? Should I quit my job? Start my own business? What do I want to contribute to this world?
RELATIONSHIPS: How to learn to love and be loved? Is this the right partner for me? How to create the connection I am craving for?
PARENTHOOD: Do I want children? And if yes, with this partner? Shall I have a baby on my own? How to be a better parent and not pass my stuff unto them? Who am I once my children leave the nest?
HOME & BELONGING: Where do I want to live? Should I move house, or country? How to find my type of people?
Outcomes of working together:
Gain clarity on your next step in life or career move
Stop overthinking and make confident decisions
Heal unhelpful emotional, thought and behaviour patterns that keep you stuck
Instead of anxious, overwhelmed and isolated, feel calm, grounded and connected.
Since 2008 I’ve been listening, guiding and supporting people like you to reconnect deeply with what is right for them. When you align with who you really are, it brings a deep sense of clarity, ease, and inner peace.
My clients describe me as calm, caring, safe, warm, genuine, insightful and wise.
Enjoy reading heartfelt reviews of previous clients.
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Qualified Transpersonal Counsellor & Psychotherapist
Registered Member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP)
Diploma in Professional Life Coaching
Certified in EMDR Therapy for trauma treatment
Dream interpretation, Buddhist Philosophy, mindfulness meditation, psychosomatic work (body-mind connection) and compassion training.
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Want to live in a way that feels aligned and meaningful, book a free Discovery Call to find out how I can help you get there.
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Full time Life & Career Coach, Counsellor & Psychotherapist since 2008
Clinical experience within the London NHS Foundation Trust alongside a Psychiatric Consultant
HM Prison Wormwood Scrubs (the biggest male prison in London), offering emotional and spiritual support to inmates and their families
Spiritual seeker and Buddhist practitioner
Featured broadly in the media and press and short-listed for a TEDx talk
In a nutshell, I am highly trained, experienced and have studied Coaching, Psychotherapy and Spirituality in depth, practised it for decades and care deeply about the quality of my work. And I care about your well-being. A lot.
Your dreams become mine, and I treat them as such.
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Want to feel calm, grounded, light, and at ease within yourself? Book a free Discovery Call.
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Crucially, I have done, and continue to do, my own inner healing work. I believe I can only accompany you as far as I have been willing to travel within myself: as deeply as I have allowed myself to feel, and as honestly as I have faced my own pain, trauma and shadow. That inner work has cultivated resilience, courage, grounded calm and a deep trust in myself, alongside a heart full of warmth and compassion.
Weekly therapy for five years during my psychotherapy training and I return for regular ‘top-ups’ when needed
Two rounds of EMDR (a gentle and effective method to treat to trauma)
Ongoing professional supervision to ensure my work remains ethical, reflective and of the highest standard
Two meditation retreats a year, once to receive teachings and once to apply the teachings in complete silence
Your safety and the integrity of my work matter deeply to me.
If this resonates, the next step is to book a free Discovery Call.
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