Ceri Parry , BACP

Ceri Parry is a registered psychotherapist with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), trained to Masters level and with over 1,000 hours of one-to-one therapy experience. She combines a clinical psychotherapy background with extensive healthcare experience as a qualified nurse, having worked for more than 15 years across acute hospitals, community and primary care, and within adult mental health services where she managed caseloads and staff.

Ceri has supported people with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, eating difficulties, relationship and family issues, grief, sleep problems, parenting and career-related stress. Her practice also addresses attachment and intimacy-related issues, neurodiversity, body image, burnout, chronic illness and pain, and self-esteem. She offers focused work on topics such as imposter syndrome, perfectionism, binge eating, substance misuse, and life transitions.

Her academic work includes research completed during a Psychology MSc into developmental and individual differences, and a first-class BSc (Hons) with studies in pain management, CBT and diabetes care. Ceri blends evidence-based methods into her practice, drawing on cognitive behavioral techniques, person-centered approaches, trauma-focused work, motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies and positive psychology to support goal setting and change.

Clients can expect a professional, compassionate and non-judgmental therapeutic space where pace and priorities are set collaboratively. Ceri is accepting new clients and works with people in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Therapeutic Approaches and Support Online

Ceri uses a blend of well-established approaches tailored to each person. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating developed in early life and helps people understand how past relationships influence current connections and emotional responses. Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the heart of the work, offering empathy, acceptance and collaboration to help individuals explore their values and find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, teaching practical skills to manage anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Ceri works collaboratively to identify methods that fit a client’s needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques and pace as the relationship develops so that therapy stays relevant and effective for the individual.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options allow people to attend from home, work around schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support when in-person appointments are not possible. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these formats to deliver focused, practical and compassionate care across distances.