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Ceri Parry

Ceri Parry

BACP

Therapist · United Kingdom · 5+ years of experience

Mindful, practical therapy for life’s hard moments

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  • CBT and attachment informed
  • Coaching and goal setting
  • Experience in healthcare

About Ceri

Ceri Parry is a BACP-registered psychotherapist who combines practical therapy with a nursing background. She brings five years of therapy experience and more than 1,000 hours of one-to-one work to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction and anger. Ceri writes plainly and aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.

She uses approaches such as cognitive behavioural techniques and attachment-based ideas to make sense of current patterns. Sessions can include practical goal setting, skills practice and problem-solving so people can try small changes between meetings. Ceri also draws on person-centred ideas to keep conversations grounded in what matters most to the individual.

Before practising as a psychotherapist she worked for over 15 years as a nurse in the NHS and other healthcare settings. That experience includes adult mental health services, hospital clinics and facilitation of addiction group work. Her clinical background informs a straightforward, pragmatic style in the therapy room.

Her training includes a Masters in Psychology research into attachment and deception recognition, and a first-class BSc (Hons) covering topics such as pain management and CBT. This academic work sits alongside practical experience with long-term health conditions, burnout and substance misuse.

People come to Ceri for help with low self-esteem, body image, compulsive behaviours, workplace stress, relationship concerns and coping with life changes. She also offers coaching-style sessions focused on motivation and personal development. Her approach is collaborative and paced to the individual.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

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

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

How her approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people notice repeated reactions in relationships and try different ways of connecting. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and habit change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk through goals and preferences and decide together what to try first. That may mean blending approaches, setting short-term tasks, or using coaching-style sessions to work on motivation and change.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm what is offered before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit more easily into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow brief check-ins when needed. Online work can also make it simpler to practise skills between sessions and to bring real-life examples into discussion.

At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
BACP · No. 383097

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Frequently asked questions

What sort of problems does Ceri help with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger and low self-esteem among other concerns. The list also includes grief, sleeping problems, eating issues and work-related stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and person-centred with a focus on clear goals. Sessions often include skills practice from CBT and exploration of attachment patterns to understand current difficulties.

What background and experience does she bring?

She has five years of psychotherapy experience and over 15 years as a nurse working in NHS and community settings. She has run clinics, managed caseloads and facilitated addiction group work.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

Based in the United Kingdom, she is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How are fees and payments handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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