Counsellor profile
Dagmar Ball, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - Trauma and anger support
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 393892
- Experience7 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Person-centred approach
- EMDR and trauma work
- Solution-focused steps
About Dagmar
Dagmar Ball is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults and young people aged 11 and over on problems such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship strain and anger. She has supported people who have experienced physical trauma or abuse, including childhood and domestic violence.
Her style is person-centred and humanistic, and she uses that approach to keep sessions focused on the client's perspective. She also draws on EMDR and trauma-focused work when past events are getting in the way of day-to-day life. Solution-focused techniques are used to help clients identify small, practical steps they can take between sessions.
In a session she aims to be approachable and direct. She listens, reflects, and will challenge unhelpful thinking when needed. Conversations are practical and often include exercises to try outside of the appointment.
Difficult subjects such as abuse, suicidal thoughts and chronic mental health concerns are within her area of practice. She accepts international clients and runs therapy in English. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session using the See online therapy options button. That initial step helps set goals and decide what method will best support the person's needs.
Dagmar aims to work collaboratively, helping clients reduce overwhelming emotion, manage anger, and build coping skills for everyday life.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Dagmar uses a person-centred (client-centred) way of working that places the client's perspective at the centre of the session. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting and helping a person make sense of their feelings, which can work well in a remote setting.She also uses Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and trauma-focused techniques when past events continue to affect daily life. EMDR involves guided attention and memory processing to reduce the intensity of distressing memories, and trauma-focused work helps address the impact of abuse and other traumatic experiences.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals and preferences in the first sessions and adapt methods as needed. That collaborative process helps decide whether EMDR, trauma-focused methods or solution-focused steps are most useful for the person's concerns.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered online, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and travel, and they can allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video when that suits the person. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly use different formats, and she will help select what fits practical needs and therapy goals.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, anger and trauma including physical and sexual abuse.
How would she approach issues with anger?
She uses a person-centred style alongside trauma-focused and solution-focused techniques to help people understand triggers and develop practical coping steps.
What experience does she bring?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with adults and young people aged 11 and over on a wide range of mental health and relational issues.
What professional credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.