- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Person-centred support
About Ingried
Ingried Upingasana is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns and other emotional difficulties. Sessions are conducted in English and Afrikaans, and she does not take international clients.
She helps people who are dealing with loss, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, substance use, and issues around intimacy and identity. She also supports those coping with parenting strain, sleep and eating concerns, career worries, and major life changes. Blended family issues are listed among her focus areas, so she is familiar with stepfamily challenges such as loyalty conflicts and merging routines.
Her practice draws on a mix of approaches. She uses person-centred ideas to listen without judgement, cognitive behavioural techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour, and mindfulness to build calm and focus. Motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas also inform how she understands motivation and past patterns.
Sessions often include straightforward, practical work. That might mean spotting patterns that keep someone stuck, trying small behavioural experiments, or practising short mindfulness exercises between meetings. She may also bring in hope-building practices from positive psychology such as gratitude and small meaning-making tasks.
People who prefer to include their faith in therapy can do so; spiritual reflection is mentioned as part of her approach. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To get started, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-centred work means the counsellor focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. This helps clarify feelings, priorities and what a person wants to change. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviours and uses simple experiments or exercises to reduce anxiety and lift mood. Mindfulness practice teaches short attention and breathing exercises to improve focus and lower reactivity.Deciding which approaches to use is a shared process. The counsellor and the client will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped before. From there they try methods that fit the person’s situation and adjust them as needed.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Online working can make fitting sessions into a busy routine easier, for example allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. It can also let people choose whether to use video, audio or other options depending on their needs and comfort. Registered or accredited professionals will help set up a plan that suits day-to-day life and supports gradual progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Afrikaans
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and a broad range of emotional concerns listed in her profile, including blended family issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style combines person-centred listening with practical CBT and mindfulness exercises. She also uses motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas where helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans.
Can she work with clients outside the UK?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.