Counsellor profile
Bechan Parry, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Existential and Narrative
About Bechan
Counsellor Bechan Parry is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has ten years of practice. She works with people in the United Kingdom on issues such as stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and addictions.
Parry helps people talk through worries about intimacy, parenting, career pressures and self-esteem. She also supports those facing long-term health conditions, caregiving strain, dissociation and obsessive or panic symptoms. Sessions can cover practical coping, emotional processing and managing life changes.
Her way of working draws on client-centred methods that focus on the person’s experience. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to identify patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. Existential and narrative approaches help people make sense of meaning, identity and the stories they live by.
She describes her clinical interest in attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image and cancer-related concerns. Other areas include domestic violence, hospice and end-of-life counselling, and compassion fatigue for carers and professionals.
People can expect straightforward discussion about what they want from therapy and practical steps to try between sessions. The counsellor aims to be clear about approaches and to decide together on what feels most useful over time.
Bechan works in the UK and conducts sessions in English. If you are unsure how to begin, follow the site’s process to match and book a first session.
Therapeutic approaches used for online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and feelings. It involves open listening and reflecting back what matters to the client, which can help with low self-esteem, relationship worries and emotional distress.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviours keep problems going. It uses practical strategies and short experiments to reduce anxiety, manage panic symptoms and address unhelpful patterns.
Existential Therapy helps people explore meaning, values and identity. It can be useful when someone is coping with major life changes, illness or questions about purpose.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and agree together what to try, based on the person’s goals, preferences and the issues they bring. That choice can change as therapy progresses.
If you plan on online sessions, check the site to confirm which session formats are offered before booking. Many people find remote counselling easier to fit into a working day, to have a shorter check-in by phone, or to choose a quieter setting that suits them. Registered or accredited professionals can offer a mix of approaches that adapt to what works in those sessions.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and addictions, among other areas listed on her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
The approach combines client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques, and draws on existential and narrative ideas to explore meaning and personal stories.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working across a range of fields.
Which professional body is she a member of and where does she practise?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the UK?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.