Naghma Ferdos, NCPS

Naghma Ferdos is a UK-registered therapist with 10 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief, parenting challenges, and major life changes. She also works with clients facing issues related to attachment, codependency, cancer, domestic violence, divorce and separation, immigration, and multicultural concerns. She holds the NCPS credential, indicating professional registration and training in therapeutic practice.

Ferdos has professional experience working with the NHS through a range of organisations, offering practical support and evidence-informed approaches to help clients manage emotional distress and build resilience. Her practice is integrative, drawing on different techniques to tailor therapy to each person’s needs. She emphasizes strengths and small, manageable steps - helping clients reframe thinking patterns and make steady progress toward their goals.

She approaches therapy from a collaborative stance, viewing clients as experts in their own lives and partnering with them to uncover resources and strategies for change. Ferdos conducts sessions in English and is accepting international clients. She encourages anyone taking the first step toward therapy and welcomes those ready to begin working toward greater well-being.

Approaches and online options for accessible therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead. It helps people explore feelings, build self-understanding, and increase confidence in making choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours by teaching practical strategies for managing anxiety, stress, and mood challenges. Mindfulness Therapy uses present-focused awareness and simple exercises to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting techniques over time to suit individual needs.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, access support from different locations, and continue therapy during life transitions. Registered professionals can adapt their approaches to work effectively through these formats, helping clients make meaningful progress in ways that suit their routines and comfort levels.