- Guilt and shame
- CBT tools
- Client-centred work
About Dagmar
Dagmar Spencer is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She works with common problems such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self esteem and depression. She also offers support for issues tied to life changes and young adult concerns, and lists guilt and shame among her focus areas.
Dagmar uses straightforward conversation to help people name what is causing them pain. Sessions tend to be client-centred, which means the person sets the pace and topics for discussion. She combines this with practical tools from cognitive behavioural approaches to address unhelpful thoughts and small behaviours that perpetuate distress.
Her work also draws on existential ideas to look at meaning, purpose and life choices. For people coping with relationship wounds, she can draw on elements of Imago Relationship Therapy to talk about patterns that repeat between partners. Solution-focused techniques are used for short-term goals or when someone wants quick, concrete steps.
Dagmar writes and talks plainly in session. She aims to make it easier to speak about shame, guilt and painful memories without pressure. The overall approach is collaborative - she listens, offers straightforward feedback and suggests practical next steps.
Practical details are discussed during the first meeting, including how therapy sessions will be arranged and what to expect from early appointments.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Dagmar combines client-centred work with cognitive behavioural tools to address present difficulties. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and following what the person needs to talk about, helping people feel heard and understood. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical techniques for shifting unhelpful patterns.She may also draw on existential ideas to help someone reflect on meaning and personal values when life changes feel overwhelming. Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Dagmar will talk with a client about goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then adapt her way of working as the sessions progress.
The original profile does not specify particular online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow a shorter check-in when time is limited and remove travel time. These practical benefits can help people sustain regular work on guilt, shame and other concerns while balancing everyday commitments.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include guilt and shame, codependency and young adult issues.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses client-centred listening alongside cognitive behavioural strategies to help people name unhelpful thoughts and try small behaviour changes. Existential discussion may be used to examine meaning and values linked to those feelings.
How much experience does she have?
Dagmar has four years of professional experience working with people on stress, anxiety, trauma, self esteem and related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.