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Tracie McFerran

Tracie McFerran, BACP

United Kingdom

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Counsellor - Anger and stress support

  • CBT techniques
  • Mindfulness methods
  • Solution-focused work

About Tracie

Tracie McFerran is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has six years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, parenting strains and life changes. She also supports clients facing grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, trauma and a range of other concerns.

Tracie uses an integrated approach and draws on several therapeutic methods to match what each person needs. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear conversation rather than medical labels. She aims to help people notice strengths they already have and apply them when things become difficult.

Her work includes helping parents of children with additional needs and people managing the impact of big or small life transitions. She also offers support for identity and relationship questions, career pressures and persistent worry. Tracie lists ADHD, attachment and family of origin issues among areas she addresses.

In sessions she combines person-focused listening with techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness when useful. Psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused strategies also appear when they fit a client’s goals. The emphasis is on practical tools to reduce reactivity, manage anger and build steadier ways of coping.

Tracie works in English and practises in the UK. She views the first meeting as a chance to agree on goals and next steps. To get started clients are asked to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment.

How Tracie uses therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Tracie often uses cognitive behavioural therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. CBT can be useful for managing anger, anxiety and the habits that keep stress high.

She also draws on mindfulness techniques to build awareness of bodily and emotional signals. Mindfulness can help someone pause before reacting and learn calmer ways to respond to triggers.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Tracie aims to collaborate with each person to choose methods that suit their goals and day-to-day life. Plans are adjusted as needs and preferences become clearer.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a client. Ask about the available session types when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule the first appointment.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, parenting pressures, grief, relationship and intimacy-related problems, anger and other life changes.

What is her therapeutic style?

She works from an integrated, client-centred approach and uses practical techniques from CBT, mindfulness, psychodynamic and solution-focused work as needed.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years of counselling experience working with a wide range of concerns.

What are her credentials and where does she practise?

She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?

Confirm current session options before booking by checking the online therapy options; the profile asks you to use the matching questionnaire and scheduling tools to arrange an initial session.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

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