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Ceri Parry

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Ceri Parry

United Kingdom

Practical therapy for stress, addiction and confidence

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  • Men's wellbeing focus
  • BACP accredited
  • Practical skill building

About Ceri

Ceri Parry is a psychotherapist who draws on person-centred and evidence-informed approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety and life changes. She works with men concerned about mood, confidence, relationship strain and addictive behaviours, offering steady, practical support. Ceri holds BACP accreditation and brings five years of therapy experience to her work.

Ceri blends talking therapy with goal-focused techniques. She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and change patterns. Emotion-focused and attachment-based ideas help when relationships, grief or long-standing trust issues are involved. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills and motivational interviewing are used for emotion regulation and habit change.

Her background includes a Master of Science in Psychology research and a first-class BSc (Hons) with study in pain management and CBT. Before training as a therapist she worked for more than 15 years as a nurse across acute hospitals, community care and adult mental health services. That clinical experience informs a practical, down-to-earth approach to therapy.

Ceri commonly supports people with anxiety, depression, burnout, addiction-related concerns, body image and eating difficulties, trauma, low self-esteem and issues around purpose and meaning. She also works with clients facing chronic illness, caregiving stress and workplace pressure.

Sessions focus on clear goals, developing coping skills and building self-acceptance. Ceri aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space and moves at a pace that suits each person. To start, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire so an appropriate plan can be made.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based ideas focus on how early relationships shape current patterns and feelings; online sessions can use gentle reflection and relationship-focused exercises to help people notice and change those patterns. Client-centred therapy places the person's experience at the heart of the work, with the counsellor offering empathic listening and validation so clients can find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical experiments and skill practice to reduce anxiety or change habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and the therapist will work collaboratively to decide what fits best. Conversations at the start of therapy look at your goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before, then the plan can be adjusted as needed over time.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats also suit quieter conversations while others work better for skills practice when seeing facial cues helps. Discuss practical arrangements with the therapist to pick what will work best for everyday life.

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

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Ceri help with?

Ceri supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and trauma among other concerns. She also works with problems such as body image, burnout, relationship strain and coping with chronic illness.

What style of therapy does she use?

She combines person-centred listening with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and emotion-focused techniques. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills and motivational interviewing are added when useful for emotion regulation and behaviour change.

What experience does she bring?

Ceri has five years of psychotherapy experience and over 15 years' nursing experience in hospitals, community care and adult mental health work. Her background includes research at Masters level and a first-class BSc (Hons).

Where is she based and how is she registered?

She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) as supplied in her credentials.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

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

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Check the platform or therapist listing for up-to-date information on how sessions are offered.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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