Ina Thomson

Ina Thomson is a counsellor who helps people manage anger alongside stress, anxiety, grief and relationship strains. She works with issues such as low self-esteem, parenting pressures, trauma and intimacy-related concerns. Sessions are offered in English and German and aim to be simple and practical. Ina uses direct listening combined with tools to reduce strong reactions and improve everyday coping.

Ina takes a humanistic outlook and believes people have the capacity to change. She draws on approaches that challenge negative thinking and change unhelpful behaviour patterns. Part of her work focuses on noticing triggers, linking intense reactions to past overwhelming events, and understanding how the nervous system responds to stress and trauma.

Some people come for a calm listening space. Others prefer a more structured plan with clear goals and practical tools. Ina adapts the style to each person, balancing emotional support with techniques to reduce panic, anger and persistent worry.

Her background includes work with highly sensitive people and experience supporting those who feel isolated or stuck. Ina has three years of professional experience as a therapist and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

People who choose her often want straightforward strategies for everyday life - better communication, less reactivity, and steadier mood. She aims to empower clients to notice triggers, try small changes and build more confidence over time.

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Ina uses a humanistic frame that focuses on the person's strengths and potential for change, offering an open, respectful space to talk through feelings and life challenges. This approach helps people explore what matters to them and find motivation for small practical steps that can feel manageable.

She also uses techniques that challenge negative thinking and adjust behaviour patterns, often described as cognitive and behavioural strategies. These techniques help with panic, anxious thinking, anger reactions and low mood by teaching ways to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses.

Her work with trauma emphasises identifying triggers and understanding how the nervous system reacts to stress. That involves learning to recognise bodily responses, practising regulation skills and linking current reactions to past overwhelming events to reduce intense emotional responses over time.

Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist and client work together to choose what feels helpful, trying different tools and adjusting the plan based on goals and preferences. This means the therapy can be tailored as needs change.

Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow quicker check-ins when problems spike. It can also offer a quieter way to speak when juggling work or caring responsibilities, or an alternative when meeting in person is difficult.