- Client-Centred work
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Ingried
Ingried Upingasana is a counsellor registered with BACP and has five years of practical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and other life difficulties. Sessions are conducted in English and Afrikaans for people based in the United Kingdom.
She explains concerns in plain terms and focuses on helping people notice what they already do well. Ingried uses a mix of conversational and structured techniques to tackle problems such as panic in social situations, low mood, addictive patterns and difficulties with intimacy or communication. She also supports people exploring faith and spirituality alongside their emotional work.
Her approach borrows from client-centred work and cognitive behavioural methods, alongside mindfulness and motivational interviewing. That means sessions can include guided reflection, practical skill-building, and noticing thought patterns that feed worry or avoidance. She may suggest simple exercises to practise between meetings to test what helps.
Ingried describes her practice as trauma-aware and attentive to attachment and abandonment issues when these come up. She also offers support around body image, caregiver stress, boundaries, and navigating relationship transitions such as separation or blended family challenges.
People looking for practical focus will find clear conversations and step-by-step options as part of the meetings. To begin, readers are asked to use the site matching steps to choose session options and arrange a first appointment.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. This helps people feel understood and clarifies what they want from therapy, useful for relationship worries and social anxiety.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It is practical and often involves simple experiments and exercises to test anxious assumptions and reduce avoidance.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches noticing present-moment experience with less judgement. Short mindfulness practices can reduce rumination and help with sleep, stress and managing strong emotions.
Finding the most helpful approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will discuss goals and try methods that fit the person’s preferences and needs, adjusting if something doesn’t suit. This means sessions can shift between talking, practical skill-building and brief exercises as needed.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as the profile does not list formats here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow quick check-ins around work or caregiving responsibilities. Some formats use less bandwidth and can feel less demanding than video, while others let clients work face-to-face through a screen; check which options are offered when you book.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Afrikaans
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, addictions and related concerns listed on her profile.
What is her overall therapeutic style?
Her style combines client-centred listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness exercises.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working with people on a range of emotional and life challenges.
What professional accreditation does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.