Patience Parker
Gentle, client-led counselling for everyday struggles
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About Patience
Patience Parker offers a calm, non-judgemental presence for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, loss, low self-esteem or relationship strains. She introduces herself simply and kindly, and invites clients to use their sessions in the way that feels most helpful. Patience believes change starts with a trusting relationship and steady support.
She works from a client-centred approach, which means listening first and following each person’s pace. Sessions focus on the issues the client brings - for example grief, depression, addictions, or family-related concerns - and on small changes that build confidence and clearer thinking.
Background and approach
Conversations aim to help people notice unhelpful patterns and explore different ways of relating to themselves and others. Patience has four years of counselling experience and holds BACP accreditation, which is noted in her professional details. Her work also attends to attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and difficulties with communication or commitment.
People contact her when dealing with control issues, divorce and separation, fertility-related worries, or feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame. She also supports those navigating problems with drug and alcohol use and family of origin difficulties. Sessions are offered in English and international clients can be supported.
To start, people use the website Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 4
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 400749
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Patience's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Patience works with
Everything Patience lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Patience lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Patience works online
Patience uses that same collaborative stance when considering approaches. She will work with each person to decide which way of working feels most helpful, based on their goals and preferences. Together they can try different ideas and agree what supports progress and comfort in sessions.
Practical benefits of online counselling often include fitting sessions around work or caregiving, saving travel time and easier access for people living far from services. Some people prefer shorter check-ins by phone when time is limited or less bandwidth is available, while others choose longer conversations when they can. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking to ensure they fit day-to-day life.
Questions and answers
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
Patience works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship problems, plus addictions and trauma-related issues.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The emphasis is on client-centred work, meaning sessions follow the person’s lead and focus on what matters most to them.
What is Patience Parker's background?
She has four years of counselling experience and approaches sessions with a supportive, non-judgemental stance.
What credentials and location are listed?
The listing notes BACP and that the counsellor practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients book?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions run through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button on the site, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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