Ingried Upingasana, BACP
Ingried Upingasana offers calm, steady support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strains or major life changes.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- +15 more
About Ingried
Ingried Upingasana offers calm, steady support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strains or major life changes. She uses a straightforward, warm approach to help clients find clearer thinking and small steps forward. Sessions are practical and down-to-earth, aimed at building coping skills and recovering a sense of stability.
She draws on five years of practice and holds a BACP credential from the United Kingdom. Ingried blends talking, practical exercises and gentle reflection to help with mood, confidence and motivation.
Background and approach
Conversations can include faith and spiritual concerns when that is important to the person she is working with. Her work often focuses on anxiety, low mood, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and intimacy-related struggles. She also supports people facing addiction, sleep or eating difficulties, caregiving stress, and career or parenting pressures.
Additional attention is given to attachment or abandonment concerns, control and communication problems, and issues that can follow separation or blended family life. Sessions make use of approaches such as Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy alongside motivational and psychodynamic ideas. That mix helps clients spot unhelpful patterns, try new behaviours and grow resilience.
Ingried aims for clear, manageable goals rather than heavy theory. She offers appointments in English and Afrikaans and works with people across the United Kingdom. Conversations are intended to be non-judgemental and respectful, with a focus on small, steady progress and practical ways to feel better day to day.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 404789 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Ingried works with
Everything Ingried lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Ingried lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will talk with you about your goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together you will try different techniques and agree on practical steps so sessions stay relevant to your needs.
Online sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different days and routines. Video calls work well for in-depth conversations; phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is limited or you need to step away from a screen. Live chat and messaging allow shorter check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments while keeping the focus on steady progress.
Frequently asked
What issues does this counsellor commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions and parenting challenges.
What is the style of therapy like in sessions?
The style is warm and person-centred with practical tools. Conversations combine listening, reflection and exercises to build coping and resilience.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
She has five years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a BACP credential and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans.
What session formats are available?
Appointments can be by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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