Ina Thomson , BACP

Ina Thomson is a UK-based therapist who works within a humanistic framework, believing in each person’s creative potential and capacity for change. She offers a compassionate, respectful approach and adapts conversations and therapeutic plans to meet the unique needs of each client. Ina combines a listening space with structured work when appropriate, using practical tools to address stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief and loss, self-esteem and motivation, and challenges related to trauma and nervous system regulation.

Her practice includes techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy - challenging unhelpful thoughts and patterns - alongside trauma-aware work that helps clients identify triggers, understand strong emotional reactions, and learn how their nervous system responds to stress. She has experience supporting highly sensitive people and tailors the level of structure and goal-setting to what will best support a client’s progress. Ina offers sessions in English and German and holds BACP accreditation, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and adherence to its professional standards.

Ina emphasizes the courage it takes to explore oneself, face discomfort, and move toward greater acceptance and change, and she aims to support and empower clients throughout that process.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Support

Ina integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with humanistic and trauma-aware work. CBT involves identifying and challenging unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns, offering practical tools that can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, and difficulties with motivation. Her trauma-aware approach focuses on recognizing triggers and understanding how the nervous system responds to overwhelming experiences, helping clients develop regulation strategies and make sense of strong emotional reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Ina works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best. She tailors the balance of listening, gentle exploration, goal-setting, and practical techniques to match a client’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting as progress is made.

Online therapy with Ina is offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which increases flexibility for busy schedules, reduces travel time, and makes it easier to access support from home. These options allow clients to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working with a licensed professional to address stress, relationships, grief, trauma-related concerns, and other life challenges.