Ingried Upingasana , BACP

Ingried Upingasana is a UK-certified integrative counsellor with a bachelor’s degree in counselling and coaching and a master’s in applied positive psychology and coaching psychology. She brings five years of professional experience to her work and lists BACP as a professional credential, referring to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy in plain terms. Her practice centers on gentle, practical support to help people navigate life’s challenges, reconnect with their strengths, and move toward a more aligned and fulfilling way of living.

Her style is holistic, compassionate, trauma-informed, and sensitive to faith, offering space for spiritual reflection for those who find it meaningful. She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and identity issues, addictions, sexual and intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and caregiver stress, and career and life transitions. She also addresses more specific areas such as attachment and abandonment issues, blended family and communication problems, body image, and commitment or control difficulties.

Ingried integrates evidence-based methods including cognitive behavioral and mindfulness practices alongside person-centered and solution-focused techniques, drawing on positive psychology tools like gratitude and meaning-making. She prioritizes cultivating hope, resilience, optimism, and self-belief so people feel better equipped to face challenges with gentleness and strength, and she affirms and welcomes individuals from all backgrounds including LGBTQ+ communities.

Approaches for Online Support and Growth

Ingried draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness practices to shape her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, non-judgmental relationship that helps people explore their feelings and values while building self-understanding and self-compassion - it suits those navigating identity, relationship, or life-change issues. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and certain addiction-related concerns. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance skills that can reduce rumination, improve sleep, and support emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ingried works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She integrates tools and practices gradually so that the plan reflects what feels most helpful for the individual.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility to fit therapy into busy or complex lives. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient settings, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward personal goals.