Zoe Parker

I am a full-time counsellor, available for online, face to face, telephone, and walk and talk sessions.  

I offer a limited number of evening appointments, available on request.

I am a qualified and licensed Psychodynamic Counsellor with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

As a Psychodynamic counsellor I work with clients to overcome issues in the here and now, as well as exploring the impact of childhood and past experiences on current behaviours. I help my clients to understand why they are the way they are as well as providing them with the tools and support to heal and move forward – working towards self-acceptance and the realisation of their unique and valued place in this world.

My experience and training allow me to tailor my approach to the needs of my clients as individuals using a combination of intense psychodynamic therapy, as well as incorporating other modalities which include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Solution Based Therapy. In short, I am dedicated to incorporating the most up to date, and effective approaches available today.

My personal experience has taught me that sadly few of us will escape the pain and challenges that life throws at us, as well as the feeling that life can sometimes feel unmanageable. It has also taught me that we don’t have to go it alone.

Counselling is a resource that helped me through some very difficult times and continues to help countless others facing anxiety, depression, low-self esteem, sexual intimacy and relationship issues - to name but a few. It is a relationship like no other, that is based on care and empathy – a support system that I am so pleased to be able to offer to my clients.

Our first 50-minute session will take the form of an Initial Assessment.

For me, it is the opportunity to find out more about you and your life story, and what has brought you to counselling. It also gives me the opportunity to work out how I can best support you, as well as obtaining important information relating to risk, medication and previous therapy.

For you, it is the opportunity to share your goals and expectations for counselling, and to ask any questions or discuss any concerns you might have. It gives you the opportunity to meet with me (in person or online), to get an idea of how our sessions will flow, and perhaps most importantly it can help you to decide if I am the right counsellor for you, and that you feel comfortable and at ease.