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Mandy Parnell, BACP

Mandy Parnell is a counsellor with 16 years' experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and trauma and abuse.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
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About Mandy

Mandy Parnell is a counsellor with 16 years' experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and trauma and abuse. She works with worries about self-esteem, relationships, parenting and career strain. Mandy also supports people dealing with eating or sleeping difficulties, mood swings such as bipolar, and the emotional impact of prejudice and discrimination.

She trained in integrative counselling psychotherapy and holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) honours degree from the University of Roehampton.

Background and approach

Mandy is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. In session she focuses on building a trusting relationship first. Mandy listens closely and aims to make the room feel calm and straightforward.

She uses practical tools from cognitive behavioural approaches alongside person-centred listening to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try new ways of coping. Mandy draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. Narrative and existential approaches help clients tell their story and consider what gives life meaning when facing big changes.

She explains options clearly and works with each person to find what fits. Mandy describes therapy as a shared process. She offers both gentle guidance and practical exercises.

Her style is warm, steady and down-to-earth, aimed at helping people make realistic changes and feel more able to manage day-to-day life.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	94675	May 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Mandy lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Depression
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Jealousy
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Sexual assault and abuse

Ways of working Mandy names

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How Mandy's approaches work online

Attachment-based work looks at how past relationships affect present patterns and emotional responses. Online sessions can help people notice those patterns and practice new ways of relating in day-to-day life. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and empathy, giving people space to talk through their feelings while the therapist follows their lead and helps them clarify goals. Cognitive behavioural therapy, CBT, offers practical exercises to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours to reduce anxiety and low mood.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mandy will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt techniques to match a person's needs and preferences. The decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses to reflect what is working.

Online work offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls suit fuller conversation and face-to-face contact, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a short check-in, while live chat or text-based messaging allow shorter, written check-ins across the week. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or travel and to continue sessions when in different places.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Mandy supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma and abuse. She also works with relationship issues, self-esteem, eating and sleeping problems and career or parenting strain.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and person-centred with a focus on building a trusting relationship. Sessions mix listening, practical tools and collaborative planning.

What is her background and experience?

She has been a qualified therapist for 16 years and trained with a BSc honours degree in integrative counselling psychotherapy from the University of Roehampton.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered online?

Therapy can be carried out by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits the client.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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