Ina Thomson, BACP

Ina Thomson is a UK-based therapist who brings a compassionate, human-centered approach to supporting people through life changes. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and has three years of professional experience working with issues such as stress, anxiety, family conflict, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression, trauma, and intimacy-related concerns. Ina combines respect and sensitivity with practical skill to tailor therapy to each person’s needs and goals.

Working within a humanistic framework, Ina emphasizes individuals’ capacity for growth and change while offering both listening space and structured, goal-focused work when appropriate. She draws on evidence-based techniques including cognitive behavioral methods to challenge unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and she uses trauma-informed work that addresses the nervous system’s responses to overwhelming experiences. Much of her practice involves identifying triggers, tracing strong reactions to past events, and building tools to regulate responses and manage symptoms.

Ina has experience supporting highly sensitive people and offers flexibility in how therapy is delivered, providing sessions in English and German. She aims to create a collaborative environment where people feel empowered to face discomfort, increase self-acceptance, and take practical steps toward lasting change.

Therapeutic approaches and the benefits of online support

Ina integrates humanistic principles that focus on each person's inherent capacity for growth and self-understanding - this approach creates a respectful, nonjudgmental space to explore values, meaning, and goals. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns, which can be effective for managing anxiety, low mood, and stress. In work with trauma, Ina applies trauma-informed methods that pay attention to the nervous system and how past overwhelming experiences can shape present reactions, helping clients recognize triggers and develop regulation strategies.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Ina takes a collaborative stance: she works with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. This partnership helps ensure therapy feels relevant and practical.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent support around busy schedules or when in-person sessions are not practical. These formats allow registered professionals and therapists to deliver flexible, ongoing care that adapts to different communication styles and life demands.