Laura Ferguson
Compassionate therapist for practical change
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About Laura
Laura Ferguson helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and family conflict. She works with clients on relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem, career strain, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Her approach is supportive and encouraging, focused on practical steps people can use right away.
With eight years of professional experience, Laura uses a mix of methods tailored to each person. She believes people are the experts in their own lives and that small changes build momentum.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to identify strengths, set realistic goals, and test new ways of coping that fit everyday life. Clients often come for help after feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure which next step to take. Laura listens without judgement and helps break issues into manageable parts.
She draws on talking-based therapies and structured techniques to address thoughts, behaviours and patterns that maintain distress. Her background includes work in independent practice, charities, and custodial settings. That variety has shaped a flexible style that balances practical problem solving with deeper reflection about how past experiences affect current life.
Laura uses plain language and concrete exercises rather than jargon. People who choose her describe a calm, steady approach that focuses on what can be done now. She supports clients at whatever pace they need, helping them try things between sessions and reflect on what works.
To start, readers are invited to begin the matching process and schedule according to availability.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 8
- Registered with
- NCPS
- Registration number
- NCS16-04116
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Laura's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Laura works with
Everything Laura lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Blended family issues
- Commitment issues
- Family problems
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Laura lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
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How Laura works online
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before, and together they will try methods that match those needs. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions so they feel useful and relevant to day-to-day life.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use techniques with direct support between meetings, so practical changes are tested in real settings rather than only talked about.
Questions and answers
What concerns does Laura help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, and related worries such as anger, career strain and loneliness.
What is her therapy style like?
The style is warm and collaborative, combining listening with practical steps people can try between sessions to test what helps.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working in independent practice, charities, and custodial settings.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are provided.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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