Rakshita Parmar , BACP

Rakshita Parmar is a compassionate UK-based therapist with nine years of clinical experience supporting children, young adults, and older adults through life’s challenges. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and a range of child and parenting concerns, tailoring conversations and care plans to each person’s unique circumstances and cultural background.

Rakshita practices with sensitivity and respect, honoring the values and experiences clients bring into therapy. She adapts her style to meet individual needs, combining structured approaches with an empathic, client-centered stance so that each person feels heard and involved in their own care.

Holding BACP credentials - membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - Rakshita emphasizes a respectful, culturally aware approach. She acknowledges that beginning therapy takes courage and aims to make the first steps approachable and supportive, guiding clients toward practical tools and clearer ways of coping that reflect their goals and values.

Approaches That Guide Online Therapy

Rakshita frequently draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and emotion regulation - it can help with relationship difficulties, intimacy-related concerns, and issues rooted in abandonment or attachment struggles. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental space where the therapist listens deeply and supports the client’s own problem-solving and personal growth - it is especially helpful for building self-esteem, navigating grief, and developing clearer goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rakshita works collaboratively with each person, discussing needs, goals, and preferences to determine which methods or combination of methods fit best. This shared process helps shape a practical plan that feels manageable and relevant.

Online therapy with Rakshita offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow people to engage in therapy from their own environments, fit sessions more easily into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care despite geographic or time constraints. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to deliver meaningful, goal-focused support that aligns with a client’s life and priorities.