Ingried Upingasana, BACP

Ingried Upingasana welcomes people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn. She offers calm, direct support for stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low mood, and issues around identity and self-worth. Sessions aim to help people feel steadier and more able to take small steps forward.

She uses a practical mix of approaches to suit each person. That can include cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thinking, mindfulness exercises to steady attention, and person-centred listening that follows the client’s pace. Motivational interviewing is used when people want help with change, and psychodynamic ideas can be explored to understand long-standing patterns.

Her background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Counselling and Coaching and a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology. She has five years of professional experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Sessions also draw on positive psychology practices such as gratitude and meaning-making, aimed at building hope and resilience. Faith and spirituality can be included in conversations when that matters to the client, handled with sensitivity and respect.

Ingried works in English and Afrikaans. She does not take international clients at this time. People who are curious can start by completing the platform’s short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

How Ingried’s approaches translate to online support

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following the person’s pace. This approach helps when someone needs to feel heard and start exploring their own values and goals. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, gives clear tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours; it is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce overwhelm and improve concentration.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences. That might mean starting with practical CBT exercises, adding mindfulness practices, or spending more time on exploring patterns that date back to earlier experiences. The plan can change as progress is made.

The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy week. Online work can make it simpler to maintain continuity between appointments and to try short check-ins when needed. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the current options before booking to ensure they match your needs.