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Laura Ferguson

Laura Ferguson, NCPS

United Kingdom

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NCPS therapist - Life purpose and relationships

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Family problems
  • Career and purpose

About Laura

Laura Ferguson is an NCPS therapist practising in the United Kingdom with eight years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, family problems and questions about life purpose. She also supports those facing workplace difficulties, relationship strains, trauma and issues around self-esteem.

In sessions she treats clients as experts on their own lives and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Conversations tend to look at current patterns, motivations and small changes that can reduce distress. She draws on familiar therapeutic methods to help people notice what works for them and build on existing strengths.

Her background includes work in private practice, charities and custodial settings. That range has shaped a straightforward style that suits people needing clear tools and steady reflection. She has experience helping with motivation, confidence and coping during times of transition.

Laura uses several clinical approaches to guide her work. She combines listening with structured techniques to address anxious thoughts, unhelpful behaviour cycles and motivational blocks. This mix can support people working through commitment problems, isolation, or the effects of trauma and abuse.

People who come with questions about relationships, blended family issues, infidelity or intimacy-related concerns will find a focus on practical next steps. She also offers support for seasonal affective difficulties, obsessive thoughts, self-harm concerns and compassion fatigue. Sessions aim to be clear, direct and focused on what helps in daily life.

How her approaches translate to online work

Laura often draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in her online work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding your perspective so you can clarify what matters most to you. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with you about your goals and preferences and suggest ways of working that suit your needs. That decision is made together and can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

Session formats are not specified in her biography, so please confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to use video, or who need sessions that work around work or family schedules. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists use different approaches online and she will explain what to expect when you arrange your first meeting.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCommitment issuesFamily problemsInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does she work with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, family problems, relationship and intimacy issues, workplace difficulties and life purpose questions.

How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?

She uses a mix of client-centred listening and structured techniques to identify small, practical steps you can try and to build on your existing strengths.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional experience working in private practice, charities and custodial settings.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is an NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) practising in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients book with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions charged?

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

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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