Ina Thomson, BACP

Ina Thomson helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief and low self-esteem. She supports those dealing with relationship tensions, parenting pressures, eating concerns, anger and trauma-related reactions. Ina works with people looking to make sense of life changes, regain purpose, or manage panic and compassion fatigue.

Ina speaks English and German and practices in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP registration and has three years of professional experience as a therapist. Sessions can be tailored to be open listening or more structured, depending on what someone needs in the moment.

Her style is human-centred. Ina listens closely and responds with respect and care. She helps clients notice unhelpful patterns and the triggers that lead to strong reactions. The work often links present difficulties to past experiences that felt overwhelming.

Ina draws on evidence-based techniques to challenge negative thoughts and change behaviour patterns. She also pays attention to the nervous system and regulation skills when trauma or strong stress responses are present. This means practical tools are used alongside reflective conversation.

Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps. Clients may set goals and practise simple skills between meetings. Ina aims to help people feel more able to cope, communicate, and make changes that fit their life.

People who prefer talking in German are welcome to work in that language. Each plan is made with the person in mind, so the pace and approach can shift as needs evolve.

Evidence-based approaches and online therapy options

Ina uses a human-centred framework alongside techniques for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Cognitive work involves identifying and challenging negative thoughts and testing new ways of acting, which can help with anxiety, low mood and panic symptoms. She also works with nervous system regulation tools that focus on recognising triggers, calming strong reactions and building grounding skills to manage trauma-related responses.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk through different methods, try things out, and adapt the plan to the client’s goals and preferences. This means sessions can move between reflective listening, skill practice and goal-focused tasks depending on what helps most.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different needs. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Chat or messaging can suit brief check-ins, written reflection, or people who process better in text. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep continuity between sessions.