Pamela Ferrie
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About me
Hi, I'm Pamela, a CBT therapist and counsellor working with adults and young people. I know that reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you're not quite sure what you need or where to start. You don't need to have everything worked out before you get in touch. You might find yourself worrying more than you'd like, getting stuck in thoughts or patterns that are hard to break, or struggling with emotions that feel difficult to manage.
I work with adults and young people experiencing a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, OCD, ADHD, autism and issues in their relationships.
I also support people who may also be experiencing self-harm, suicidal ideation, low mood or other emotional difficulties as well as emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA).
CBT is at the heart of my work and I use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) when working with OCD. However, I also use techniques from other therapies, depending on what may be relevant for you. Everyone is different, so I believe therapy should be tailored to the individual.
Most importantly, it's important to feel comfortable being yourself. Therapy should be a place where you feel listened to, understood and able to talk openly without feeling judged. Together, we can make sense of what's going on, look at patterns that might be keeping you stuck and find ways to help things feel more manageable.
When I'm working with young people, I also recognise that what's happening can affect the whole family. Anxiety, EBSA or self-harm can be difficult for parents and carers too, so where it's helpful, I can work alongside you and your family while keeping the young person at the centre.
I offer a free 15 minute phone call to see if I am a suitable person to support you at this time. It's simply a chance to talk, ask any questions and see how you feel about taking the next step.
If things have been feeling difficult and you'd like someone to talk to, you're very welcome to get in touch.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Online & Telephone Counselling, Counselling Tutor.
- Trauma-Informed Practitioner.
- ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training.
- Scottish Mental Health First Aid Certificate.
- Registered member of BACP.
Member organisations
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
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Additional information
Free initial telephone consultation
Further information
I have several years experience and still currently work for a local charity and in a school providing a safe and supportive space for people to explore different challenges.
