Tracie McFerran, BACP

Tracie McFerran is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety and low self-esteem. She works with individuals dealing with relationship strain, parenting challenges and grief. Tracie also supports those managing anger, career worries, depression and ADHD. She pays attention to how life changes and ageing can affect wellbeing and day-to-day coping.

Tracie uses an integrated approach that draws on a mix of talking methods. She places the client at the centre of the work and treats people as experts in their own lives. Sessions focus on practical steps and small changes that build confidence and resilience over time.

Her work includes support for parents of children with additional needs or life-limiting conditions. She helps people talk through difficult emotions linked to family of origin, attachment, abandonment and bereavement. Tracie also assists those navigating identity and intimacy-related concerns, and she offers strategies for communication and coping with dissociation or feelings of emptiness.

Tracie has six years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation, which is noted as her credential. She offers a calm, respectful tone and a steady pace in sessions. People can expect a collaborative space where practical problem solving meets reflection on past patterns.

To begin, prospective clients use the site Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

Approaches used in online counselling and how they help

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people voice their thoughts, find their own solutions and feel understood. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical exercises to reduce anxiety, manage low mood and change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the person to decide which methods fit best. That choice is based on needs, goals and personal preference, so sessions can combine different ways of working as progress develops.

If you are considering online work, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online options can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when life is hectic. They can also help people keep therapy going during transitions or when arranging care for others, but check the specific session types offered when you schedule.