- CBT
- Mindfulness
- Person-centred
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 adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, addictions and anger. Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans. She does not take international clients.
She describes her way of working as person-centred and practical. Conversations focus on identifying what feels most difficult right now and finding small, doable changes. Clients who are wrestling with resentment, losing their temper, or living with someone else’s anger can expect direct discussion of triggers and coping steps.
Her background includes a bachelor’s degree in Counselling and Coaching and a master’s in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology. That combination informs a mix of reflective listening and goal-focused techniques. She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to look at unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, and mindfulness practices to build awareness of bodily and emotional cues.
Sessions also draw on motivational interviewing to support change and psychodynamic ideas to consider past patterns that influence present reactions. Practical exercises may include grounding, thought records and short behavioural experiments to test new responses to anger and stress.
She offers a faith-sensitive approach for people who want spiritual reflection included. The aim is to help people rebuild hope, increase self-belief and develop everyday skills to handle anger, frustration and life’s pressures.
How she uses practical approaches online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping people name what matters most to them. It supports people who need understanding and space to think through anger and relationship tensions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together and uses simple exercises to try different responses. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, low mood and anger-related patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches short attention and grounding practices to notice bodily signs before a reaction escalates and to reduce reactivity.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist discusses goals and preferences in the first sessions and tests out methods that fit the client’s needs. That collaborative process helps decide whether to focus on thinking patterns, coping skills, mindful awareness or exploring earlier life patterns.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also make it simpler to continue work from a different location while keeping the focus on practical steps to manage anger and stress.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Afrikaans
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, addictions and anger among other issues.
What is her therapy style?
She works in a person-centred way combined with practical techniques from CBT, mindfulness and motivational interviewing to address thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical practice working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What are her professional credentials and location?
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.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions organised and charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.