About This Project
Angus Ferguson Counselling is a professional website built for a counsellor and gestalt psychotherapist based in Kew, Melbourne. The site presents therapy services including in-person, phone, and video consultations, with information about areas of specialisation such as anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and LGBTQIA+ matters. The design reflects a warm and approachable therapeutic practice.
The approach
This project was delivered following a consistent development methodology. I began with
a thorough discovery phase to understand the client's requirements, business objectives,
and existing workflows. I then moved into iterative design and development cycles,
incorporating regular client feedback to ensure the solution met expectations at every
milestone. I built the application to be secure, performant, and maintainable, with
comprehensive testing at every stage before deployment to production. Post-launch, I
continue to provide ongoing support and enhancements as the client's needs evolve.
Learn more about my full range of services and how I work.
Why This Project Matters
Pierce Solutions builds software with a clear focus on outcomes. For Angus Ferguson Counselling, that
meant delivering a platform that not only worked reliably but genuinely improved how the
client operates. By replacing manual processes and disconnected spreadsheets with a single
integrated system, the platform reduced operational overhead, improved data accuracy, and
gave decision-makers real-time visibility into their business. The architecture was
designed for growth, allowing additional features, integrations, and users to be added
without major rework.
I selected .NET, Blazor, Azure because this stack offers an excellent balance of
developer productivity, runtime performance, and long-term maintainability. Microsoft's
ecosystem is well-supported in Australia and globally, making it easy for the client to
find skilled developers if they ever need to take maintenance in-house, while Azure's
cloud services provide enterprise-grade security and scalability without the overhead of
managing on-premise infrastructure.
Working With Pierce Solutions
Every project I deliver follows the same core principles that drove the success
of Angus Ferguson Counselling. I invest heavily in the discovery phase, treating it as the
foundation on which everything else is built rather than a formality to get
through before "real work" begins. I document my architectural decisions and
trade-offs so future developers — whether mine or yours — can understand not just
what was built but why each choice was made. I design for change, knowing the
requirements you have today will evolve, and I build with operational simplicity
in mind so the platform remains affordable to maintain over time.
Pierce Solutions also remains involved long after launch. Software is never truly
finished, and the most valuable platforms are those that continue to evolve as
the business they serve evolves. I offer flexible ongoing engagement models
including retained support agreements, scheduled enhancement work, and on-demand
consulting, allowing each client to choose the arrangement that best fits their
internal capability and strategic plans. This long-term partnership model is
something I deliberately invest in because the alternative — handing over a
system and walking away — rarely produces the outcomes my clients are looking
for. Browse the website portfolio or read the blog for more insights into how I work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Angus Ferguson Counselling?
Angus Ferguson Counselling is a professional website built for a counsellor and gestalt psychotherapist based in Kew, Melbourne. The site presents therapy services including in-person, phone, and video consultations, with information about areas of specialisation such as anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and LGBTQIA+ matters. The design reflects a warm and approachable therapeutic practice.
What technologies were used to build Angus Ferguson Counselling?
Angus Ferguson Counselling was built using .NET, Blazor, Azure.
Pierce Solutions selected this stack to ensure the platform is scalable, secure, and
maintainable for long-term operations across the Health & Wellbeing
sector.
Which industry does Angus Ferguson Counselling serve?
Angus Ferguson Counselling was developed for the Health & Wellbeing sector. Pierce
Solutions has experience delivering tailored solutions across multiple Australian
industries including agriculture, logistics, supply chain, and electrical services,
bringing domain knowledge alongside technical expertise to every engagement.
Can Pierce Solutions build a similar platform for my business?
Yes. Pierce Solutions specialises in building custom software platforms tailored to
each client's unique business requirements. Whether you need a new platform built
from the ground up or an existing system modernised, I can help. Get in touch for a
free consultation to discuss your project and how I can deliver similar outcomes
for your organisation.