Ingrid Koehler , BACP

Ingrid Koehler is a UK-based counsellor with 14 years of professional experience who works with individuals and couples to address stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and grief. She is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her commitment to professional standards and ongoing development.

She draws on a compassionate, respectful approach to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person she meets. Ingrid aims to help clients make sense of painful experiences by exploring personal stories, unpacking emotion, and identifying practical ways to cope. Her practice emphasises listening and reflection so that people can see patterns they may have missed and begin to restore self-worth, confidence and trust in themselves.

With a background in nursing in the NHS, including work in cancer care and clinical trials, Ingrid brings familiarity with serious health issues and life transitions alongside her counselling experience. She has worked in private practice since 2011 and is now retired from nursing, focusing on therapeutic work that addresses trauma, abuse, loss, intimacy-related concerns and the many ways relationships shape wellbeing.

Ingrid encourages clients to explore feelings such as overwhelm, anger, shame, numbness or grief, and supports them in developing coping strategies, regaining perspective and finding clarity about next steps. She views therapy as a collaborative process that respects each person’s pace and comfort when facing change or healing from past hurts.

Attachment, Emotion, and Trauma Work Delivered Online

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships influence present patterns of relating. It explores attachment styles to help people understand issues like abandonment, trust difficulties and intimacy challenges, and supports changes in how they connect with others.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps partners and individuals identify and express their core emotions in ways that promote deeper connection and healing. It is useful for relationship repair, communication problems and for people who feel stuck in cycles of distance or conflict.

Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the impact of both single-incident and long-term trauma. This approach helps people process painful memories, reduce distressing symptoms and develop coping strategies to manage the ongoing effects of abuse, neglect or other traumatic experiences.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Ingrid works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and short or ongoing support can be provided through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and life commitments and to access therapists when in-person appointments are difficult.