Dagmar Ball, BACP

Dagmar Ball is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with seven years of experience. She works with people aged 11 and over on issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, ADHD and autism. Her approach is warm and approachable and she aims to make therapy practical and down to earth.

Dagmar describes her style as person-centred and humanistic, which means she starts by listening and responding to each person as an individual. She combines that stance with focused trauma work and solution-focused methods when these suit the problem. Sessions are adapted to what a client needs rather than following a rigid script.

In work with survivors of physical trauma or abuse she offers sensitive, steady support and uses trauma-focused techniques when helpful. She also helps people facing grief, chronic health challenges, caregiving stress, addiction issues and challenges around intimacy and communication. Her background includes seven years helping people cope with life changes and strong emotions.

Dagmar aims to challenge unhelpful thought patterns gently while encouraging people to find their own answers. She tailors each programme to the person in front of her and will try different ways of working when required. The focus is on small, practical steps that make daily life easier.

If someone is ready to look for change she offers calm, steady support and collaborative work to build coping skills and calm the inner turmoil. People who prefer a respectful, empathic counsellor who adapts methods to fit them may find her approach helpful.

How Dagmar’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centred therapy focuses on a respectful, listening stance. The counsellor reflects back what is said and follows the client's lead, helping people feel heard and understood. This approach can help with anxiety, low mood and relationship concerns by building a trusting working relationship.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a trauma-focused method that works with memories and their emotional impact. In practice it involves guided attention techniques alongside careful processing of distressing memories, which can reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dagmar will discuss options with the person and decide together which methods to try, based on needs, goals and comfort. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions so they feel practical and relevant.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing sessions from a familiar setting. It can also make shorter check-ins or regular appointments simpler to arrange around work or caregiving. The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm the available online options before booking to ensure they match practical needs.