Ceri Parry, BACP

Ceri Parry is a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) registered psychotherapist who trained to Masters level and has completed more than 1000 hours of one-to-one therapy. She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and body image issues, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, parenting and intimacy-related problems, sleeping difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Her practice also addresses more specific areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, attachment issues, neurodiversity including autism, codependency, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and commitment or intimacy concerns.

Ceri combines evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), person-centred approaches, trauma-focused work, motivational interviewing, solution-focused techniques, positive psychology and a biopsychosocial perspective. She also offers goal-setting and coaching for clients who are looking for structured self-improvement work. Her clinical approach is practical and tailored, drawing on coaching tools and therapeutic frameworks to help people change habits, manage symptoms, and find meaning or purpose.

Before specialising in psychotherapy, Ceri trained and worked as a nurse for over 15 years within the NHS across acute hospitals, community and primary care settings. She has experience as a senior nurse in adult mental health services where she managed clinical caseloads and staff, ran clinics in GP surgeries and hospitals, and facilitated group therapy in the specialist area of addiction at a private hospital. Her academic background includes a Psychology MSc with research on developmental psychology, individual differences, attention, childhood trauma, social identity and a thesis on emotional intelligence and deception, as well as a first-class BSc (Hons) degree covering topics such as pain management, CBT and diabetes management. Ceri provides a supportive, non-judgmental therapeutic space and adapts pace and methods to suit each person’s needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions with Ceri Parry

Ceri commonly integrates cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), client-centred therapy, and attachment-based work to address a wide range of difficulties. CBT is a practical, skills-focused approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and habit change. Client-centred therapy emphasises empathy, active listening and the client’s own resources, supporting self-acceptance, confidence and personal growth through a collaborative, non-directive relationship. Attachment-based therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and emotional regulation, helping with issues such as relationship difficulties, abandonment, and trauma-related responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ceri works collaboratively with each person to understand their needs, goals and preferences, and will adapt or combine methods to find the best fit rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution. This collaborative planning helps shape clear goals and a pace that suits the individual.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for different lifestyles and needs. These formats can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family commitments or physical health limitations, while allowing registered professionals like Ceri to provide consistent, ongoing support across distances.