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Ingrid Koehler, BACP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Ingrid is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Ingrid. View 12 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom
Accepts worldwide clients

Recent reviews

Ingrid has created a safe space for me to be able to discuss everything that is currently going on in my life - I am very grateful.

Reviewed November 2024

She is outstanding. Patient and wise.

Reviewed May 2024

More about Ingrid

  • 14 years' experience
  • Female
  • BACP

I am registered in the UK with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, & trauma and abuse. I also have experience working with coping with grief and loss. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

It takes courage to seek help for what is troubling us or to deal with a problem we cannot resolve ourselves. Talking to a counsellor can support us to make sense of things and join the dots. The counsellor is often a mirror to seeing and discovering what we could not see before and can be a witness to who we are, so that we can understand the troubling situation and know ourselves better. When we have made mistakes in life or there has been pain and suffering for different reasons, counselling can help to see what we need to do and can bring clarity and relief.

My approach is to understand with compassion how your troubles have come about by, firstly, exploring your story and whatever you choose to share and then looking at ways of coping with or dealing with your troubles. I try to come alongside you, respecting your level of comfort, within a safe space of caring, trust and confidentiality either in person or online. Counselling can bring new insights to and awareness of our troubles and can help us understand our behaviour and that of others. Talking to someone who appreciates the human condition can help to strengthen and heal parts of ourselves or to let go of painful feelings, like guilt, shame or remorse or distorted thinking that have arisen through trauma, abuse, loss, perceived mistakes and general fear and regain our confidence, trust, self-worth and self-belief by accessing our inner resources and coping strategies.

I encourage unpacking emotion, so opening up to feelings like being out of control; feeling overwhelmed or confused, depressed or sad, sometimes for no definable reason; feeling hurt or vulnerable, angry, frustrated, desperate, or needy because of particular circumstances, a relationship or our life history. We can also be emotional all the time or the opposite, numb or disconnected, or flat or pointless. We can very often feel rage, lack of trust, resentment and anger or that we’re a victim of injustice, abuse and discrimination. We may have been told by others that we’ve had a ‘nervous breakdown’ or simply a ‘breakdown’. Having physical pain, chronic ailments and poor health can also take their toll. All forms of distress can affect our well-being and relationships. Relationship difficulties are commonly at the heart of our distress and affect how we feel about ourselves. There is more general awareness in these days of the negative effect of being in a relationship with someone with narcissistic tendencies or personality disorders and the advice is usually ‘to see a therapist’ in order to process or move on from these relationships.

Counselling is very effective for trauma. More is known now about the long-term effects of both shock/terror trauma (PTSD) and developmental trauma, often called complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD). Whether it be a specific shocking and frightening one-off event or emotional abuse, protracted neglect, abandonment, rejection and hurt which may even be in the distant past, the impact on our mental health can be marked. Also, the effects of short- and long-term grief and loss and can take its toll. In recent years, the effect of the Covid pandemic has had an impact in all areas of life and may need a safe space to process.

I have worked as a counsellor in private counselling practice since 2011. I have a background in nursing in the NHS, having worked in the specialty of cancer and cancer clinical trials for many years, though I am now retired from nursing. I work with both individuals and couples.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Grief Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Anger management Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Abandonment Attachment issues Avoidant personality Cancer Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Dependent personality Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Forgiveness Guilt and shame Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Narcissism Post-traumatic stress Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

  • BACP · United Kingdom · 35697 · Expires January 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Ingrid Koehler

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

12 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Comfortable Helped Recommend Great listener Safe Understand Caring Excellent Grateful

Ingrid has created a safe space for me to be able to discuss everything that is currently going on in my life - I am very grateful.

Reviewed November 2024

She is outstanding. Patient and wise.

Reviewed May 2024

Working with Ingrid has been exceptionally beneficial for me , in all aspects of my life. I have been able to speak about things that I tried to pause or numb , or simply not acknowledge - all of that was sabotaging the quality of my life. Ingrid is an exceptional listener , she will hold space for my thoughts and allow for me to work through different events and emotions. She has been essential in my recovery from burnout and learning how to better manage myself and my life experiences . I wholeheartedly recommend her and commend her for the exceptional work that she does .

Reviewed March 2024

I am very pleased with how Ingrid has so far helped me to better understand my past experiences and to deal with low periods and anger issues.

Reviewed March 2024

Ingrid is such a nice, thoughtful and knowleadgable person with a real gift for making you feel at ease, heard and understood. Sometimes I'm a bit nervous ahead of our sessions regarding what we will be talking about but once we start our meeting I'm completely comfortable and the conversation seems to flow so naturally. Ingrid has helped me understand a few things about myself and her ideas and suggestions have been very helpful to me. I may feel nervous before our sessions but I always feel great after we've had our talk. Thank you Ingrid!

Reviewed March 2024

Great person, listened and answered all my questions professionally .. she made me see things in a total different way which really helped.. her opinion and advice was excellent and greatly appreciated...

Reviewed January 2024

Ingrid is very kind, caring and responsive. She gives a feeling that she really cares about her therapy participants.

Reviewed November 2023

Ingrid is a great listener and made me feel very comfortable and at ease

Reviewed August 2023

Totally recommend Ingrid! I found her reliable, the sessions always started on time - she even started them earlier time to accommodate me. She a great listener; I remember her phrase 'I'm all ears'. I now feel I'm a little further along in my journey of recovery - thankyou.

Reviewed March 2023

Great listener and lovely voice.

Reviewed March 2023

Ingrid offers wise counsel and a safe, non-judgemental place for me to talk through issues. I always feel she’s supportive of me and I really appreciate the natural way she interacts which is less formal than some therapists and suits my style much better. I love to hear what she thinks and be guided by her about what it might be useful to talk about. I always feel better after our sessions.

Reviewed March 2023

I didn’t expect someone to make me feel so comfortable so quickly, I feel I can really trust Ingrid and talk openly without holding back. I would highly recommend Ingrid to anyone as she is very experienced.

Reviewed March 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ingrid Koehler offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Ingrid Koehler works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Ingrid Koehler speak?

Ingrid Koehler speaks English.

How many years of experience does Ingrid Koehler have?

Ingrid Koehler has 14 years of experience.

Where is Ingrid Koehler licensed to practice?

Ingrid Koehler is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Ingrid Koehler accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

Yes, Ingrid Koehler accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Ingrid Koehler offer?

Ingrid Koehler offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Ingrid Koehler?

Ingrid Koehler can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Ingrid Koehler?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.