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Naghma Ferdos, NCPS

Calm, practical support for anxiety and stress

10 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Naghma

Naghma Ferdos uses a practical, person-focused approach to help people manage anxiety and stress. She works with straightforward tools to make daily life feel more manageable. Her early goal is to identify small, doable steps that lead to steadier mood and clearer thinking.

She brings ten years of experience in mental health settings across the United Kingdom. That time includes work with NHS services and other organisations offering front-line support.

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Background and approach

Those roles exposed her to a wide range of concerns including relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges and the emotional impact of serious illness such as cancer. Naghma draws on client-centred counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to shape practical conversations. She also uses mindfulness and solution-focused techniques so sessions can be tailored to what each person needs.

Sessions tend to focus on changing unhelpful thinking, building coping skills and identifying achievable steps forward. Her style is warm and down-to-earth. She encourages people to use their existing strengths while practising new ways of coping.

Naghma emphasises small changes and simple routines that add up over time. Sessions are available online in English and are open to people in different countries. The process begins with a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a first appointment according to the therapist's availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. The counsellor offers a calm, accepting space so people can talk about what matters to them and notice their own strengths. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is practical and problem-focused; it looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behaviour and helps people try new ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety and stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences in early sessions and recommend techniques that fit those aims. Together they will review progress and adjust methods if something is not helping, so the plan evolves with the client's needs.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, giving flexible options for different circumstances. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation when that feels helpful. Phone sessions are useful when lower bandwidth or just a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging can be a good fit for short updates or when writing feels easier than speaking. These formats make it simpler to fit counselling around work, family and other commitments while using the approaches described above.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and issues with self-esteem. Additional areas include grief, parenting concerns, anger and coping with life changes.
What is the approach in sessions like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, using client-centred conversations alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness. The aim is to reframe unhelpful thoughts and build everyday coping strategies.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
She has ten years of professional experience working in mental health services in the United Kingdom, including time supporting people through organisations connected with the NHS.
What credentials and location are noted for this therapist?
The therapist lists NCPS as a credential and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for appointments?
Appointments can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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