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Are you feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety, self-doubt, OCD, perfectionism, difficult life events or emotional overwhelm?

Many people come to therapy feeling anxious, overwhelmed, self-critical, or stuck. Others find themselves facing the same challenges repeatedly in their relationships, work, or daily lives. For some, emotional difficulties may show up as chronic health concerns, perfectionism, or obsessive thinking.

Together, we explore what may be contributing to these difficulties and what is keeping them going. I will help you develop practical tools and techniques to navigate difficult thoughts and emotions, overcome unhelpful patterns, and make meaningful, sustainable changes in your life.

At the same time, therapy offers an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, reconnect with your values, and create a way of living that feels more authentic and fulfilling.

A table explaining common difficulties Ruth parchment works with. These include: Anxiety & Mood

Anxiety, GAD, depression, panic, social anxiety, stress, sleep problems, phobias, low mood

OCD & Related Difficulties

OCD, body dysmorphia, trichotillomania, dermatillomania / excoriation disorder

Self-Esteem, Confidence & Behaviour Patterns

Low self-esteem, perfectionism, binge eating

Trauma & Difficult Life Experiences

Trauma, PTSD, adverse childhood experiences, interpersonal trauma, religious trauma, discrimination, minority stress

Relationships, Identity & Belonging

Relationship difficulties, family problems, identity exploration, polyamory/CNM, LGBTQIA+ experiences, neurodiversity, highly sensitive person (HSP)

Life Transitions & Health

Long-term health conditions, young people (13+), major life changes

Hi, i'm Ruth Parchment, a BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with over 12 years' experience working across NHS and private mental health services. I offer online therapy for adults and young people aged 13+ across the UK and internationally.

While CBT forms the foundation of my work, I believe therapy should be tailored to the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach. Alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, I work integratively, drawing upon Compassion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness approaches, and Narrative Therapy.

My approach is collaborative, curious, and compassionate. I aim to help you understand the beliefs, stories, and patterns that may be keeping you stuck. Together, we explore not only what is happening in the present, but also the experiences, assumptions, and meanings that may be shaping how you relate to yourself, others, and the world around you.

I recognise that psychological and emotional difficulties do not develop in isolation. Our wellbeing is shaped by many factors, including our relationships, life experiences, health, identity, culture, communities, and the environments in which we live and work. My aim is to create a therapeutic space where you feel understood and supported to make meaningful and lasting changes.

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Evidence-based & Personalised

Therapy tailored to your unique needs, drawing on proven approaches to support meaninful change.

Approaches include: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy integrated with Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy (NT) and Somatic awareness.