Odin Parmenter , BACP

Odin Parmenter is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) who brings a thoughtful, relational approach to therapeutic work in the United Kingdom. He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, LGBT matters, ADHD, addictions, grief, and intimacy-related challenges. Odin integrates attention to the body and mind, recognising how physical sensations and emotional states interact and influence everyday coping.

As an Integrative Relational Psychotherapist, he tailors the therapeutic process to each person, drawing on multiple methods to meet specific needs and goals. His practice also focuses on areas such as attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, dissociation, gender dysphoria, shame and guilt, impulsivity, infidelity, loneliness, and questions about life purpose. He aims to bring respect, sensitivity, and steady support to every interaction, helping people explore change, build resilience, and find more comfortable ways of living.

Odin offers a compassionate, non-judgemental space for individuals to reflect on patterns, develop skills, and work toward practical, sustainable shifts. He emphasises collaboration and empowerment, supporting clients as they take steps toward growth and healing.

Therapeutic approaches suited to online care

Odin draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust - this approach helps people working through abandonment, attachment wounds, and relationship difficulties by focusing on emotional bonds and relational repair. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes a respectful, non-directive stance where the therapist offers empathy and support while clients lead the pace and focus of their work; this is helpful for building self-worth, processing grief, and navigating life transitions. Additionally, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, offering practical strategies for anxiety, depression, and coping with day-to-day challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Odin collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the work as progress unfolds to ensure the therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Odin is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without travel, allowing sessions to fit into busy lives and varied time zones.