Ceri Parry , BACP

Ceri Parry is a Registered Psychotherapist with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), reflecting professional recognition within the UK counselling field. Trained to Masters level, she has accumulated more than 1000 hours of one-to-one therapy experience and brings a combined background in mental health and nursing to her practice.

Her clinical work addresses a wide range of concerns including anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma, stress, burnout, addiction and substance misuse, binge eating and other eating difficulties, body image and low self-esteem, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related problems, parenting and caregiving stress, sleep difficulties, career-related challenges, and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with imposter syndrome, perfectionism, existential distress, phone addiction or doom-scrolling, FOMO and comparison, and the challenges of high achievement.

Ceri trained originally as a nurse and has more than 15 years of experience in healthcare and the NHS, working across acute hospitals, community and primary care settings. She has held senior nursing roles within Adult Mental Health Services, managing caseloads and teams, and has run clinics in GP surgeries and hospitals. Her work in addiction includes facilitating group therapy at the Priory Private Hospital.

Her academic background includes research during an MSc in psychology on topics such as attachment styles, individual differences, attention, childhood trauma, and social identity, with a thesis investigating emotional intelligence and recognition of facial emotion in deception detection. Her BSc (Hons) first-class studies covered pain management including fibromyalgia, CBT, and diabetes management, with a thesis comparing antidepressants and exercise for major depression.

Therapeutic approaches she offers include cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), positive psychology, person-centred therapy, trauma-focused work, motivational interviewing, goal-setting and coaching, solution-focused therapy, and a biopsychosocial perspective. She also provides focused sessions for self-improvement using positive psychology and motivational interviewing techniques. Ceri aims to create a non-judgmental, comfortable therapeutic space and works at a pace that suits each person, offering steady support throughout the therapeutic journey.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Ceri integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Attachment-Based and Client-Centred approaches to guide online work. CBT is a practical, skills-oriented method that helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns - it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and habit change. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relational patterns influence current relationships and emotional responses, and can be helpful for abandonment, attachment issues, relationship and family concerns. Client-Centred Therapy places emphasis on empathy, acceptance, and the therapeutic relationship to build self-esteem, self-acceptance, and personal growth.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and to choose techniques that feel like the best fit. Licensed professionals can combine elements from different models to tailor sessions to each situation.

Online therapy options - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for different schedules, communication preferences, and day-to-day demands. These formats make it easier to access support from home or while travelling, and allow therapy to fit around work, caregiving, and other responsibilities while preserving the same therapeutic focus and structure.