Ina Thomson, BACP

Ina Thomson is a UK-licensed therapist who brings three years of professional experience to her practice and a long-standing commitment to personal growth. She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, family and relationship difficulties, grief and loss, low self-esteem and depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, parenting challenges, anger, and coping with life changes. Ina also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue, isolation or loneliness, control and communication problems, panic attacks, and questions around life purpose and self-love.

Working from a humanistic framework, she believes in each person’s innate capacity for change and creativity. Ina integrates evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy - which helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - alongside trauma-informed work focused on understanding nervous system responses and regulation. Her practice balances attentive listening with practical, goal-focused tools when needed, tailoring the structure of sessions to each person’s needs. She pays particular attention to identifying triggers for strong reactions and connecting those responses to past overwhelming experiences to foster greater self-understanding and regulation.

Ina offers a supportive, respectful, and compassionate space and adapts therapy to individual preferences, whether that means a gentler, exploratory approach or a more structured plan with measurable goals. She provides sessions in English and German and is registered with BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).

Evidence-based approaches for online care and support

Ina integrates cognitive behavioral therapy - a practical, goal-oriented method that helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with more helpful ones - which can be effective for anxiety, depression, panic, and stress-related symptoms. She also uses trauma-informed work that focuses on understanding how the nervous system responds to overwhelming experiences and developing skills to regulate intense reactions and reduce reactivity. In addition, her humanistic approach emphasizes the client’s strengths and creative potential, supporting personal growth and self-acceptance through empathetic engagement.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Ina works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best. She and the client will explore goals, preferences, and practical needs and adjust techniques over time so therapy remains aligned with the client’s aims and comfort level.

Online therapy with Ina is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or those who prefer remote sessions. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists while accommodating different communication styles and life circumstances.