Counsellor profile
Ingried Upingasana, BACP
Counsellor - anxiety and relationships
See online counselling options- CBT
- Mindfulness
- Person-centred
About Ingried
Counsellor and BACP member Ingried Upingasana has five years' experience working with people in the United Kingdom. She sees individuals with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, addictions and self-esteem concerns. She also lists work around parenting, sleep and eating problems, career stress and LGBT matters and can work in English and Afrikaans.
She uses an integrative style that draws on several approaches. Sessions are client-centred and often include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques and mindfulness practices. Motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas may be used where helpful to look at patterns and clarify goals.
In practical terms she aims to help people reframe unhelpful thoughts and develop small, manageable skills. Mindfulness exercises are sometimes used to reduce stress and improve sleep. Work can include short-term goals or longer exploration of past experiences that affect current feelings and behaviour.
She notes a faith-sensitive stance and says she can include spiritual reflection when clients wish to do so. She affirms people from LGBT communities and lists a wide range of additional focus areas, including attachment, abandonment, body image, caregiver stress and addiction concerns.
Sessions follow a clear structure that includes setting goals and checking progress. The first appointment is used to understand current concerns and to agree what happens next. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Approaches used in online counselling
Client-centred work focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard and decide what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical ways to test and change unhelpful patterns. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep and some stress-related problems.Mindfulness therapy uses simple attention exercises and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve rest. This approach often helps with stress, sleep and coping with overwhelming emotions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences and agree what to try together. This is a collaborative process and the plan can change as progress is checked.
The original profile does not list which session formats are offered for online work. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time and allow for a quieter check-in during a work break. Registered or accredited professionals can use different arrangements to suit practical needs, and this counsellor will discuss what suits each person.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Afrikaans
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship problems. The list also includes trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, parenting and career concerns.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her practice is integrative, drawing on client-centred work, CBT and mindfulness. Motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas are used when they help reach stated goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working as a counsellor. That experience includes a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
Which professional body is she listed with?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I speak to her in a language other than English?
Sessions can be held in English and Afrikaans. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees charged?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I arrange a first appointment?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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