Dagmar Ball , BACP

Dagmar Ball is a person-centered and humanistic therapist based in the United Kingdom with over seven years of practice. She has supported children, young people and adults from age 11 onward, addressing a wide spectrum of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, autism and ADHD, low mood, personality disorder and suicidal ideation.

She has particular experience working with people who have survived physical trauma or abuse, including physical, sexual, financial and domestic violence as well as childhood abuse. Her work also touches on complex and sensitive issues that can affect daily life and relationships.

Dagmar brings a warm, approachable manner to therapy and adapts her techniques to meet each person’s needs. She blends gentle challenge with empathy, helping clients to explore their own answers while offering guidance and practical tools. Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity and compassion, and she tailors sessions to support personal growth and longer-term recovery.

Dagmar encourages clients to take courageous steps toward greater self-understanding and to move beyond temporary coping strategies toward deeper healing. She holds BACP accreditation - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online work

Dagmar Ball integrates client-centered therapy, EMDR and solution-focused techniques into her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a non-judgmental, empathic relationship in which the therapist listens and reflects so clients can explore their own values and solutions - it can help with anxiety, low mood and relationship issues. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach for processing distressing memories and trauma; when appropriate it can be offered in stages that fit remote sessions. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on practical steps and short-term goals, helping clients identify strengths and build manageable strategies for change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Dagmar works collaboratively to tailor methods to each person’s needs, goals and preferences. She will discuss what methods might suit a client best and adjust the plan as therapy progresses to ensure the best fit.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and Dagmar also offers live chat and text-based messaging for people who prefer written contact or need more flexible scheduling. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access licensed professionals from different locations while maintaining continuity of care.