Ingrid Wells, AASW

Ingrid Wells is a seasoned counsellor and trauma therapist with more than 30 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, children and families. She offers a compassionate, respectful approach that honours the client’s own knowledge and strengths while guiding practical steps toward healing for issues such as trauma, relationship difficulties, family challenges, domestic violence, grief and major life transitions.

Her practice is trauma-informed and draws on evidence-based methods including Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems and strengths-based counselling to address stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, attachment difficulties and a range of relationship and family problems. Ingrid works with matters related to codependency, communication and control issues, family of origin patterns, narcissistic dynamics, sexual assault and abuse, and other complex experiences where recovery and growth are needed.

Ingrid holds AASW, indicating membership in the Australian Association of Social Workers, and she brings a steady, client-centered presence that aims to create a space where people feel heard and supported. She structures work at a pace that suits each person or family so meaningful change can unfold over time.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online

Ingrid Wells uses proven therapeutic methods adapted for remote sessions to support clients through trauma, relationship and family concerns. Emotionally Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and reshaping interaction patterns in couples and families so emotional bonding and communication improve, which can help with relationship distress and attachment issues. Internal Family Systems helps clients explore different parts of themselves in a gentle, non-judgmental way to address trauma responses, shame and internal conflict by fostering internal cooperation and self-leadership. Strengths-based counselling concentrates on clients’ existing resources and resilience, building practical strategies to manage stress, parenting challenges and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Ingrid collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals and preferences and adapts methods accordingly so therapy fits the individual or family rather than the other way around. This collaborative process helps determine which techniques will be most helpful over time.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and shorter or more frequent contact is possible through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access consistent support around work, family and health commitments while maintaining continuity of care with a licensed professional.