Craig Ferguson Therapy
I am - at heart - a Person-Centred Therapist, although my training also introduced me to Existentialist, Gestalt, and Transactional Analysis techniques, along with tools from Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy. My services include both face-to-face sessions and online availability. My primary focus is providing therapy in relation to anxiety, stress, depression and support for issues related to loss, grief & bereavement, addictions, and relational challenges. Additionally, as a parent of an autistic child, I have a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by parents and carers of children with complex needs, both on a day-to-day basis and in the long term.
In terms of experience, I have held clinical placements at Chris's House, Crisis Counselling, and Healing for the Heart. Prior to becoming a therapist, I served as a police officer for nearly 30 years, retiring at the rank of Inspector, with 12 of those years dedicated to the role of Hostage & Crisis Negotiator. While there are some differences between negotiation and therapy, I find many similarities that affirm my vocation in life is to assist those experiencing emotional difficulties and crises. Alongside my therapeutic qualifications, I hold an Undergraduate Honours Degree in Criminal Justice and a Postgraduate in Criminal Psychology and Criminology. I also served as a Trustee for two years on the Board of Directors for COSCA, Scotland's largest Counselling and Psychotherapy governing body, focusing on the Criminal Justice sector.
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