Meet your counsellor

Habiba Ferguson

You may like to know how I work. As your counsellor, I take an active role in our sessions i.e., I won’t simply be sitting there in silence and nodding!

When we work together, we’ll explore not only the current concerns that brings you to counselling but also the relevant, broader context of your life - e.g., past experiences, significant relationships, etc. By acknowledging these interconnections, we can develop a deeper understanding of the self, and more importantly, how to support your mental wellbeing.

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Alongside my private practice, I am the Course Director at Coleshill Trainee Counsellor Centre, designing and delivering CPCAB courses.

Outside of work, you'll usually find me giving my pets belly rubs, searching for the next board game to try, and getting through my fourth gallon of tea. I also volunteer as a Literacy Specialist for the charity Read Easy, and lend a hand at EpicLan.

Professional and Legal Information

I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to their Code of Ethics.

Membership of this association means that you have an organisation you can turn to should you have concerns about the service that I provide. I believe it is important for your wellbeing and my practice that I am accountable to other counselling professionals.

I engage in ongoing reading, evidence-based training, and in-depth clinical supervision with a highly qualified practitioner to ensure I am providing the best service possible for my clients.

I hold Professional Indemnity Insurance and an enhanced DBS certificate.

I am registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and have a Privacy Policy which clearly sets out how I manage data and records.