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Ceri Parry, BACP

Somatic-informed counsellor focused on practical change

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About Ceri

Ceri Parry is a counsellor who brings a somatic-informed approach to the therapy room. She works in plain, practical ways to help people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression and relationship struggles. Ceri uses her combined background in nursing and psychotherapy to support people through life changes, grief, chronic illness and issues with self-esteem and body image.

She trained to Masters level and holds BACP registration from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

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Background and approach

Ceri has five years of post-qualification counselling experience and over a decade of nursing work in acute hospitals, community settings and adult mental health services. That blend gives her practical insight into long-term health concerns and emotional distress. In sessions she draws on somatic ideas alongside attachment-based and client-centred approaches.

That means she pays attention to how the body and relationships shape feelings, while keeping the person’s goals central. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques and elements of dialectical behaviour work as needed. Ceri often supports people with trauma, substance misuse, eating and binge behaviours, burnout, panic attacks and difficulties with purpose or motivation.

She also helps with parenting strain, caregiver stress, chronic pain, and the emotional impact of cancer or long-term illness. Sessions can include practical goal-setting, breath and grounding practices, reflective conversation and skills for managing overwhelming emotions. Ceri aims to move at a pace that suits each person and to create a calm, non-judgemental space for change.

How somatic and relational approaches work online

Certain therapeutic approaches shape how sessions unfold, even when they are online. Somatic-informed work focuses on bodily signals and physical responses to stress and trauma. It can include simple grounding, breath awareness and noticing how tension shows up in the body to help regulate emotions.

Attachment-based work looks at patterns formed in close relationships and how they affect current feeling and connection. Client-centred therapy keeps the person’s experience at the centre, using empathic listening to help people make sense of their own goals and choices.

Finding the right mix is collaborative. The counsellor will talk with each person about their needs, preferences and goals and together decide which methods to try. That means sessions can shift over time from practical CBT-style skills to more body-focused or relational work as needed.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to access this mixture of approaches. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual connection, phone sessions can be simpler for days when video feels like too much, and live chat or text messaging can suit people who prefer written check-ins or shorter interactions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to continue work across different settings.
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Frequently asked questions

What concerns can this counsellor help with?
Ceri supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and trauma-related issues. She also works with problems such as eating concerns, burnout, relationship difficulties, grief and chronic illness.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach blends somatic awareness, attachment-based thinking and client-centred listening. Practical tools from CBT and DBT are used when helpful, alongside breathwork and grounding exercises.
What is her professional background?
She trained to Masters level in psychology and psychotherapy and has five years of counselling experience. Ceri also has over 15 years of nursing experience in hospitals, community care and adult mental health settings.
Where is the counsellor based and how is she accredited?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What formats are used for online therapy?
Sessions can be booked as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on personal preference.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with this counsellor?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
Languages
English