Counsellor profile
Tracie McFerran, BACP
Counsellor - stress and parenting
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- CBT and mindfulness
About Tracie
Counsellor Tracie McFerran is a BACP member with six years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, parenting concerns and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing grief, trauma and relationship difficulties.
Tracie uses an integrated approach that draws on several methods. Sessions are practical and conversational. She treats the person as the expert in their own life and looks for ways to build on existing strengths.
Her work often involves looking at how thoughts and behaviours affect mood and day-to-day life. That can include noticing unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small changes to see what makes a difference. Mindfulness techniques are sometimes introduced to help with stress and grounding.
She also offers time to reflect on deeper patterns and past experiences when that is useful. This can help explain recurring feelings and relationship patterns. Sessions can move between short-term problem solving and longer discussions about personal history.
Tracie has experience supporting parents of children with additional needs and life-limiting conditions. She also works with people managing anger, career concerns, ADHD and a range of family and intimacy issues. Her focus is on clear, practical steps alongside listening and reflection.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Tracie uses client-centred work to focus on the person's own goals and experiences. This approach means the counsellor listens closely and follows what matters to the client, helping them make sense of feelings and choices.She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and try practical changes. CBT is useful for problems like anxiety, low mood and stress where changing thoughts and behaviours can ease daily strain.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Tracie will work collaboratively to agree what methods to try, based on the client's needs and preferences. That may mean short-term practical work, mindfulness exercises, or deeper discussion about past experiences.
The original biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for a quieter check-in during a lunch break or after work. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt exercises and reflections to work well in a remote setting.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, parenting concerns and coping with life changes, among other issues such as grief, trauma and relationship difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses an integrated approach combining client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas alongside solution-focused methods.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years' experience working as a counsellor.
What professional registration does she hold and where does she practise?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options with Tracie before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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