Tracie McFerran

Tracie McFerran BACP welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem or life changes. She aims to make the first step easier by listening without judgement and helping people find small, practical steps forward. Tracie writes plainly and keeps each session focused on what matters most to the person in front of her.

She works from an integrated approach that draws on several methods to suit different needs. Sessions often include talking through recent problems, spotting unhelpful thinking patterns, and trying simple strategies to ease day-to-day strain. Tracie emphasises strengths and practical coping skills so people can notice steady change between sessions.

Her background includes supporting parents of children with additional needs and life-limiting conditions, and working with people managing bereavement, trauma, relationship difficulties and identity concerns such as LGBT issues. Intellectual disability and autism are listed among areas she recognises in her practice and she adapts her approach to each persons situation.

With six years' experience she combines client-centred listening with techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness and solution-focused ways of working. The BACP credential is shown as BACP. Sessions are intended to be collaborative and paced to each person's comfort.

Tracie practises in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. If you are unsure whether she is the right fit, completing the short matching questionnaire is a good next step.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and helping the person lead the conversation. The counsellor follows the client's concerns and reflects back what matters most, which helps build trust and clarity even when meeting remotely.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behaviour. Online sessions can include discussing recent situations, testing out new ways of thinking, and setting small experiments to try between meetings to reduce anxiety or low mood.

Mindfulness therapy teaches brief practices to notice thoughts and bodily reactions without judgement. These exercises can be practised during or between sessions to help with stress, rumination and sleeplessness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk through options with the client and together decide which methods fit the person's goals and preferences. This collaborative review can change over time as needs evolve.

Practical benefits of online work make it easier to bring therapy into everyday life. It can save travel time, allow sessions around work or school commitments, and support shorter check-ins when needed. Confirm the exact session options before booking so arrangements match your routine and technology setup.