Margaret Ferguson

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BABCP Accredited Psychotherapist
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location_on Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, ML3 0FT
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About me

Life can be challenging at times and you can feel stuck as to know how to move forward. The therapy room can be a space to explore and understand the difficulties you are experiencing. It can help gain perspective and insight and help to move through the difficulties. Giving people a confidential space where they are genuinely accepted and heard is at the core of my practice. 

My interest and passion for helping people started over 12 years ago. I am an accredited CBT therapist and Clinical Supervisor. I have developed over the years through training to adopt a more integrative approach. Which means I have a range of resources and methods to use and draw from to provide the most beneficial therapy for your needs. 

I offer a free 15/20 minute consultation session by phone, zoom or in person to discuss what has brought you to reach out and what you hope to achieve from coming along to therapy. This brief chat also allows for us to gage if we can work together. 

An initial consultation can be arranged through my contact email, telephone, WhatsApp or my website.

Training, qualifications & experience

I am an accredited Cognitive  Behaviour Therapist with BABCP. I have expanded on my foundation CBT training over the years with additional training on Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy where we pay attention to how your body holds the trauma. 
I am qualified in Couples Therapy which can be beneficial for couples in a relationship, two family members or friends experiencing difficulties. 
I provide Clinical Supervision to both qualified and student counsellors across a range of modalities and enjoy supporting fellow counsellors with their clinical practise. 

I have extensive experience in working alongside those who have survived childhood abuse, sexual assault and rape. I started working with women at a local rape crisis centre over 12 years ago and found my passion.  I have worked with a range of clients from across the community. From teenagers in local authority school settings to adults within a charity that provides free counselling to a range of people with many different presenting issues. 

Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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BABCP
British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)

The BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£60.00 - £85.00
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session

Additional information

Individual £60
Couples. £85
Supervision £60

When I work

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Business Centre A, New Douglas Park, Cadzow Avenue, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, ML3 0FT

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples

Key details

PVG Scheme info

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Wheelchair user access info
Wheelchair user access

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Online platforms

FaceTime
Whatsapp
Zoom

Supervision

In person
Online

I offer Clinical Supervision to both qualified and student Counsellors and Therapists from a range of modalities.

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