Nicholas Ferguson

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BSc (Hons). Dip.Couns. MBACP
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location_on Gloucester, GL1 1PX
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About me

I am currently on a break until Monday, 6th of January 2025. I will respond to any enquiries I have received when I return.

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WHY I OFFER COUNSELLING

I believe authentic relationships, where people feel safe and valued, have the power to transform lives. I also believe effective counselling involves exploring thoughts and emotions without unhelpful judgment.

To talk through what it might look like if we worked together, you can book a free Exploration Call here.

NOTE: After you contact me, please check your spam and junk folders, as my email responses can sometimes end up there!

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A BIT ABOUT ME

My experience receiving a counsellor's support has helped me understand life's challenges. This input has also helped me become more self-aware and recognise where to make healthy changes.

I hold professional qualifications in person-centred counselling, personal performance coaching, leadership and management, and facilitation and training. I have also earned a first-class honours degree in Applied Social Sciences.

As a British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) member, I adhere to their code of ethics. This includes a commitment to continuous professional development (CPD) and the input and support of a qualified supervisor.

WORKING WITH ME

I will help you understand and address your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours at your own pace and offer practical strategies to empower you in resolving your issues.

Some of the issues I have worked with people to address include:

  • Addictive behaviour(s)
  • Anxiety
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Relationships
  • Stress

I offer face-to-face sessions from an office close to Gloucester town centre and provide online sessions via Zoom.

NEXT STEPS

If you want to improve your well-being or work through challenging emotions, thoughts, or behaviours, contact me to discuss how we can work together. I aim to respond within two working days.

NOTE: Please check your spam and junk folder after contacting me, as my email responses can sometimes land there!

Training, qualifications & experience

  • BSc (Hons) Applied Social Sciences (First Class)
  • Awarded the Social Sciences Prize for ‘Most Outstanding Performance in the Applied Social Sciences and Sociology Courses’ (Gloucestershire University)
  • BTEC Level 3 Award in Education and Training (Gloucestershire College)
  • ILM Level 5 Certificate in Leadership & Management (Institute of Leadership & Management)
  • Diploma in Personal Performance Coaching (Coaching Academy)
  • MBACP Registered Counsellor (095486)
  • Diploma in Person-Centred Therapy Counselling (Lewisham College)
  • Certificate in Counselling (Lewisham College)

Other:

  • Primary Certificate in Stress Management
  • Nonviolent Communication Level 2 Intermediate Certificate
  • Nonviolent Communication Level 1 Foundation Certificate 
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Training
  • GSCB Inter-Agency Child Protection Course

Throughout my experience, I have had the opportunity to work with individuals, couples, and young people from diverse backgrounds. I have assisted my clients in addressing a variety of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, addiction, relationship and family issues, bereavement, self-harm, and cultural identity.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

Concessions offered for

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Health Insurance/EAP

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Additional information

I offer a free consultation call (via Zoom or phone) for you to ask any questions and talk through what it might look like if we worked together.

You can book a good time for us to talk here.

NOTE: Please check your spam and junk folder after contacting me, as my email responses can sometimes land there!

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COUNSELLING OPTIONS AND FEES

Counselling sessions are 50 minutes and can be either short-term or open-ended at the following rates:

  • Individuals: from £63.00
  • Couples: from £95.00
  • Counselling students: from £47.00

In addition to contact time, fees include room hire, professional insurance, clinical supervision, annual enhanced DBS, pre- and post-session preparation, and administrative costs.

Some concessions are available. Please ask for details.

When I work

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I do not offer evening or weekend sessions.

Further information

TESTIMONIALS

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"Nic created highly professional and focused sessions within which I could challenge my addiction. I found him non-judgmental, attentive, and calming.

He gave me some great suggestions on how to think about things that remain a valuable resource for me to call upon."

Amy

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“Nic has been a genuine lifesaver for me. When I initially started my sessions with him, I was in one of the worst spots I had ever been in, mentally.

However, through the weekly sessions, he helped me change my outlook on things and was incredibly accepting of my quirks.”

Adam

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“Nic was non-judgmental and quickly understood the difficulties I was facing. He provided thought provoking ideas and challenged me to think deeply about what I wanted.

This helped me to make sustainable changes, both personally and professionally, to achieve a much more contented life.

I enjoyed working with Nic and have taken a huge amount away from the sessions.”

Dan

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“Nic helped me to focus and deal with the issues that needed attention—the things I had been disregarding to cope with my pain in recent years.

Although the experience was hard, touching on very sensitive topics, Nic challenged me gently to really consider much better coping and management techniques – which are proving to be really successful.

Many thanks.”

Anon

Eastgate House, 121-131 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1PX

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

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

Key details

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Online platforms

Skype
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