Counsellor profile
Tracie McFerran, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 6 years of experience
Counsellor for stress, parenting and relationships
Continue with TracieAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (387525)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Tracie supplied to BetterHelp.
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting challenges
- Self-esteem work
About Tracie
BACP. 6 years' experience. Tracie McFerran works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, parenting concerns, grief, trauma and related issues. She describes her way of working as integrated and says she treats the client as the expert in their own story.
Tracie uses a mix of approaches to help people talk about what is causing them distress. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps as well as exploring patterns that keep problems going. She also offers support around parenting where children have additional needs and for people managing life changes large and small.
Her practice includes work on relationships, intimacy-related issues, anger, career questions, depression and ADHD. Additional focus areas listed include attachment and family of origin issues, codependency, communication problems, feelings of emptiness, and matters around ageing and intellectual disability.
Tracie draws on client-centred listening alongside structured techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness. She also brings psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused tools when these fit the issue at hand. The emphasis is on practical, manageable steps together with understanding how past patterns affect current behaviour.
Sessions are offered in English and take place in the United Kingdom. Tracie notes that beginning counselling can feel difficult and she aims to help people move forward at a pace they can manage. To start, readers are advised to use the site matching process to arrange an initial session.
How her approaches are used in online counselling
Tracie commonly combines client-centred counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy. Client-centred counselling focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience, helping them set the pace and topics for sessions. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) uses practical techniques to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can help with anxiety, low mood and stress.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and then agree a plan that fits the person. This is a collaborative process and approaches can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
The site notes session formats on each counsellor profile; this biography does not specify formats, so confirm the available session types before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare and travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins, avoid travel time and let people choose audio-only or video options where offered. Registered or accredited professionals aim to make online sessions practical and relevant to everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma, grief, anger, career matters, depression and ADHD, among other concerns.
What is her counselling style?
She uses an integrated approach combining client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness, psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused tools.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years' experience working as a counsellor.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin counselling with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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