Patience Parker, BACP

Patience Parker welcomes people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure where to turn. She aims to provide a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through stress, anxiety, grief and relationship concerns. Patience uses listening and gentle reflection to help people notice patterns and try small changes that can make life feel easier.

Patience practises client-centred therapy, which puts the person and their experience at the heart of sessions. That means she follows what matters most to the person in front of her and offers empathy and support rather than directing every step. This approach can help with low self-esteem, depression, addiction-related worries and attachment issues.

She has four years' experience and is a member of the BACP, which shows she follows the standards of that body. Patience works with people dealing with family problems, communication difficulties, control issues, and the fallout of trauma and abuse. She also supports those facing chronic illness, caregiver stress, fertility concerns and body-image struggles.

Sessions focus on building a trusting relationship and on practical steps the person can try between meetings. Patience will listen carefully, reflect what she hears and help people set small, realistic goals. Over time this can help people feel more confident in themselves and in their relationships.

If someone wants to begin, they are asked to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is then arranged according to the therapist's availability and the subscription terms.

How client-centred work translates to online therapy

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening closely, accepting the person's experience and reflecting it back to help people make sense of their feelings. This approach helps when someone feels stuck with low mood, anxiety, relationship worries or difficulties tied to past trauma. It centres the person's priorities and moves at their pace.

In practice, that means the therapist will spend time getting to know what matters most to the person and will adjust the pace and focus as therapy progresses. Figuring out the best approach is a shared task - the therapist offers ideas and the person gives feedback about what helps. Together they shape the work around goals, values and everyday challenges.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer working from a familiar location or who need to balance appointments with caregiving or work commitments.