Kahturah Hodsman-Ferguson

I will be accepting new clients from mid September 2026.

Appointments are available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, with daytime sessions and a limited number of evening appointments. I offer sessions in person and online, with Walk and Talk sessions also available for those meeting locally.

Please get in touch if you would like to enquire about availability.

Hello!  My name is Kahturah. 

I’m an integrative psychotherapist and my work is collaborative and grounded in understanding you as an individual. I’m interested not only in what is happening for you, but in what may sit beneath it: the experiences, relationships and patterns that have shaped how you see yourself, connect with others and respond when life becomes difficult.

You may come to therapy with something quite specific, perhaps following a loss, a change in your life or difficulties within a relationship. At other times, what brings you may be harder to name. You might notice familiar feelings, responses or ways of coping appearing again, or simply have a sense that something does not feel quite right. You do not need to know exactly where to begin.

My approach has a person centred and humanistic foundation, and I don’t believe in expecting one way of working to suit everyone. My practice is Polyvagal informed, bringing an understanding of the nervous system into how we make sense of feelings, responses and patterns of connection. I also draw on Internal Family Systems (IFS), which offers a compassionate way of becoming curious about the different parts of ourselves, particularly those that may have developed over time to protect us or help us cope.

We might become curious about patterns that have developed over time, what you notice in your body as well as what you can put into words, or the different responses that emerge in particular situations. Sometimes we may pick up a thread and follow it, noticing connections between experiences, relationships and responses and what they might mean for you now.

At the heart of my approach is curiosity rather than judgement. I’m less interested in asking “What is wrong?” than in understanding what makes sense in the context of your life, and what you might need now.

I work with adults and young people, offering both in person and online sessions to provide flexibility and accessibility. Alongside traditional therapy sessions, I also offer walk and talk therapy outdoors for those who find movement and nature helpful in supporting reflection and emotional wellbeing.

I support individuals with a wide range of emotional difficulties and life challenges, including stress, anxiety, grief, loss, low self esteem, relationship issues, and navigating major life changes or unexpected events. You do not need to have a specific diagnosis or clear reason for coming to therapy. Sometimes it is simply a sense that something is not quite right or that support would be helpful.

My practice is rooted in a person centred, humanistic approach, with an emphasis on creating a safe, consistent, and supportive space. Our work together is shaped around your needs, allowing you to explore your experiences at your own pace in an environment of acceptance and understanding.

If you would like to meet before booking a first session, we can arrange a 20 minute introductory video call. We can briefly talk about why you are considering therapy, any questions you have and whether you would like to arrange a session.

Before we first meet for therapy, I will send you an agreement to read and complete so that the practical aspects of our work are clear from the outset.

The first session is the same length and fee as subsequent sessions. I do not use a formal assessment or expect you to arrive with a clear explanation of what is happening. We can begin with what feels most significant to you now. I may ask questions to understand more about you, your experiences and the context around what you bring, but there is no checklist to work through or expectation that you fit your whole story into one session.

The first meeting is also an opportunity to notice what it is like for us to talk together. If we decide to continue, we can pick things up from there.