Ingrid Koehler, BACP
BACP counsellor specialising in trauma and relationships
- Trauma and grief support
- Relationship and intimacy work
- Attachment and EFT approaches
About Ingrid Koehler
Ingrid Koehler is a BACP-registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 14 years of professional experience. She combines a compassionate, client-focused approach with a long background in nursing in the NHS, where she worked in cancer care and clinical trials before retiring from that role. Since 2011 she has worked in private counselling practice, supporting individuals and couples through a wide range of challenges including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and issues related to intimacy, eating, anger, self-esteem and depression.
She approaches each person with sensitivity and respect, tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to suit individual needs and preferences. Ingrid seeks to understand how difficulties have developed by exploring personal stories and unpacking emotion, helping people make sense of painful experiences and recognise patterns that affect relationships and wellbeing. Her work often focuses on strengthening self-belief and coping strategies, and on addressing shame, guilt, resentment or the lingering effects of abandonment and neglect.
Ingrid has particular experience in trauma-informed work and in helping clients process both sudden losses and long-term developmental wounds. She also draws on her clinical background when supporting people facing health-related challenges. Conversations with her are intended to be collaborative and exploratory, aimed at increasing self-understanding and practical ways of managing life’s demands. BACP indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.
She approaches each person with sensitivity and respect, tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to suit individual needs and preferences. Ingrid seeks to understand how difficulties have developed by exploring personal stories and unpacking emotion, helping people make sense of painful experiences and recognise patterns that affect relationships and wellbeing. Her work often focuses on strengthening self-belief and coping strategies, and on addressing shame, guilt, resentment or the lingering effects of abandonment and neglect.
Ingrid has particular experience in trauma-informed work and in helping clients process both sudden losses and long-term developmental wounds. She also draws on her clinical background when supporting people facing health-related challenges. Conversations with her are intended to be collaborative and exploratory, aimed at increasing self-understanding and practical ways of managing life’s demands. BACP indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCancerCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeNarcissismPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Ingrid Koehler have?
She has 14 years of professional experience.
Is Ingrid Koehler a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Ingrid Koehler provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Ingrid Koehler located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Ingrid Koehler as my therapist?
You can work with Ingrid Koehler through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Ingrid Koehler work with international clients?
Yes, she works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ingrid Koehler cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Online approaches for relationship repair and trauma recovery
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape expectations and patterns in current relationships. It helps people understand attachment styles, address fears of abandonment or avoidance, and develop more secure ways of relating to others.Emotionally-Focused Therapy, or EFT, helps couples and individuals identify and express core emotions that drive interaction patterns. By mapping emotional responses and communication cycles, EFT supports rebuilding connection and resolving recurring conflicts.
Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on the impact of specific traumatic events or prolonged developmental wounds. This approach offers structured ways to process painful memories and reduce their ongoing influence on mood, behaviour and relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Ingrid works collaboratively with each person to choose and adapt methods that fit their needs, goals and preferences, and she reviews progress together with clients to make adjustments when helpful.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place as video calls, phone appointments, live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access support from home, fit therapy around work and family demands, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change, while still working with registered professionals and experienced therapists.