- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Ingried
Ingried Upingasana is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years of practice experience in the United Kingdom. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, as well as addictions, intimacy concerns and issues common in early adulthood such as career pressure and coping with life changes.
She uses a mix of practical therapies rather than a single method. Sessions often focus on small, manageable steps - for example identifying unhelpful thought patterns, building routines for sleep and eating, or practising brief mindfulness exercises. Conversations can also include exploring attachment and abandonment concerns when they affect current relationships.
Her background combines counselling and coaching perspectives and draws on approaches like cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas. That blend is used to balance looking at present behaviour with understanding past patterns that keep repeating.
Faith and spirituality can be part of the work if a client wants that included. She affirms LGBT people and says spiritual reflection can be offered in a way that feels meaningful, rather than imposed.
Sessions aim to strengthen hope, resilience and day-to-day coping skills. Practical tools and short exercises are commonly used alongside talk work, so people leave with concrete steps to try between meetings.
Therapeutic approaches used online and what they do
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can examine their own feelings and choices. It helps people who need a non-directive space to clarify values and decisions.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It is commonly used for anxiety, low mood, sleep and problems like procrastination that affect work and study.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches short attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. These techniques are often used alongside other methods to support daily routines and stress management.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will help clients choose methods that match their goals, needs and preferences so sessions feel coherent and manageable. Decisions about focus and tasks are made together during the early meetings.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around study, work and commuting. It can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require video when that suits someone better. Check the session options offered when scheduling to see what formats are available.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Afrikaans
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with for young adults?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career pressures, low self-esteem and coping with life changes among other concerns common in early adulthood.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style mixes client-centred conversation with practical techniques from CBT, mindfulness and motivational interviewing to build everyday coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with adults in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the service.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.