Counsellor profile
Ingried Upingasana, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 404789
- Experience5 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Afrikaans
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Client-centred work
About Ingried
Ingried Upingasana is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with five years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and anger. Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans and she supports clients exploring spiritual concerns alongside psychological ones.
Ingried uses practical, evidence-informed methods rather than long theoretical explanations. She draws on client-centred ways of working to make space for what matters to the person sitting across from her. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques are used to spot thought and behaviour patterns that keep unhelpful feelings going. Mindfulness practices are taught to help manage strong emotions in the moment.
Her background includes a bachelor degree in counselling and coaching and a master's in applied positive psychology and coaching psychology. Those studies inform work on building hope, resilience and self-belief rather than offering quick fixes. Motivational Interviewing ideas appear when people want help changing habits or addressing addictions.
Ingried describes her practice as trauma-aware and faith-sensitive, so conversations about belief and meaning can be included when the client wants that. She also works with issues linked to body image, intimacy, parenting stress, career and coping with life changes. Practical tools and short-term goals are blended with deeper exploration depending on what the client needs.
People who are curious about practical skills for anger, clearer communication, or rebuilding confidence will find sessions that combine talking, skills practice and straightforward planning. To start, the usual first step is a short questionnaire and a booked initial session to agree priorities and next steps.
How sessions work
How Ingried uses therapy approaches online
Ingried draws on Client-Centred Therapy to prioritise the person’s own concerns and goals, offering space to describe what feels difficult and what matters most. This approach helps people clarify values and decide where to focus work.She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, low mood and angry reactions. Mindfulness practices are introduced to help notice sensations and calm strong emotions in the moment.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Ingried will discuss options and test what helps most, combining listening, skill-building and goal setting in a collaborative way. The plan can change as progress is made and new priorities arise.
The practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions into a busy week and keeping therapy consistent when life is hectic. Specific session formats are not stated in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, avoid travel time and schedule appointments around work or family commitments.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Afrikaans
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and anger among other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines client-centred listening with practical techniques from CBT and mindfulness, adding motivational approaches when people want help changing behaviour.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is BACP registered and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not taking international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.