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Ceri Parry

Ceri Parry

Therapist · United Kingdom

Supportive therapist for practical change

  • Evidence based approaches
  • Helps with stress
  • Goal focused support

About Ceri

Ceri Parry is a counsellor who blends evidence-based talking therapies with practical coaching. She uses approaches such as cognitive behavioural methods and person-centred work to help people understand patterns, change habits and feel more confident. Ceri is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years of therapeutic practice alongside a long nursing career.

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, burnout and substance misuse. She also helps with relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, grief, trauma and issues around body image and eating. Financial and money concerns are listed among her focus areas and can be discussed in sessions.

Ceri trained to Masters level in psychology and has a BSc (Hons) with research into pain management and depression. Her background includes over 15 years as a nurse working in hospitals, community care and adult mental health settings. That clinical experience informs her practical, problem-solving approach in therapy.

In sessions she uses a mix of cognitive behavioural techniques, emotion-focused and attachment-informed ways of working. She also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods when clients want goal-oriented change. Much of her work is practical, with tools and homework when that suits the person.

People who want structured change or help to find purpose often work on goal-setting and small habit shifts. Others explore feelings, relationships and past experiences at a gentler pace. Ceri aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space and to move at whatever pace feels right for each person.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-informed work helps people understand patterns in relationships and emotional needs. It focuses on how early bonds shape current reactions and can be useful for anxiety, trust issues and intimacy-related concerns.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments and small behavioural steps. It often includes homework and clear tools, which can be done between sessions to support change in areas such as anxiety, depression and habits.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose methods that match their goals, circumstances and preferences. This is a collaborative conversation that can be revisited as therapy progresses.

If you are thinking about online sessions, please confirm the specific session options before booking because formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time and enable regular check-ins. Some people prefer shorter, focused conversations when they are at work, while others use video sessions for deeper emotional work; the therapist can help decide what will best support each person.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseEating disordersDepressionRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems can be brought to therapy here?

Common concerns include stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and trauma, along with body image, eating, relationship and grief issues. Money and financial worries are also listed among areas Ceri can discuss.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

The approach mixes cognitive behavioural techniques with person-centred and attachment-informed ideas, plus motivational interviewing for change-focused work. Sessions tend to be practical and collaborative, with tools and steps when useful.

What is Ceri's professional background?

Ceri trained to Masters level in psychology and has five years' experience as a therapist. She also has over 15 years' experience as a nurse working in hospitals, community care and adult mental health services.

What credential does Ceri hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.

Can I work with Ceri if I'm outside the UK or speak another language?

Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.

Which session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking so you know whether remote or in-person meetings are offered.

How much do sessions cost and how are they paid?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What should I do to start working with Ceri?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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