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Mandy Parnell, BACP

Mandy Parnell is a counsellor who helps people handle stress, anxiety, low mood and the impact of trauma and abuse.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
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About Mandy

Mandy Parnell is a counsellor who helps people handle stress, anxiety, low mood and the impact of trauma and abuse. She supports those coping with relationship issues, self-esteem struggles, eating and sleeping difficulties, and major life changes. Mandy also works with concerns such as anger, career stress, bipolar mood challenges and parenting strain.

She has practised for 16 years and holds a BSc honours in integrative counselling psychotherapy from the University of Roehampton.

Background and approach

Mandy is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and she follows their ethical guidelines in her work. Her style is warm and person-focused. Mandy aims to build a strong, respectful relationship first.

She listens closely, offers practical direction when needed, and helps people discover what matters to them. Mandy draws on a mix of approaches to suit each person. She uses client-centred techniques to prioritise the person’s experience, cognitive behavioural ideas to address unhelpful thinking and behaviour, and narrative or attachment-focused ways to look at relationships and life stories.

Sessions are collaborative and paced to the individual. Mandy explains options clearly, works alongside people to set achievable goals, and adjusts methods as needs change. She welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and has additional focus in areas such as LGBT issues, prejudice and discrimination, HIV and multicultural concerns.

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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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Approaches that translate to online therapy

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current connections and emotional responses; it can help people understand patterns in close relationships and feel steadier in their interactions. Client-centred therapy centres on the person’s experience, giving space to talk while the counsellor reflects and supports self-directed change. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behaviour and offers practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mandy will discuss different methods with the client and choose what fits their needs, goals and style. This is a collaborative decision, and approaches can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

Online sessions come in several formats to suit different days and needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat lets people write in real time and text-based messaging supports short check-ins or ongoing reflection. These options offer flexibility for people juggling work, care or travel and make it easier to keep therapy consistent.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does Mandy support?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma-related issues, along with relationship, self-esteem, eating and sleeping difficulties.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Mandy uses a warm, person-focused approach that combines listening with practical direction and goal-setting.

What is her professional background?

She has practised for 16 years and holds a BSc honours in integrative counselling psychotherapy from the University of Roehampton.

Is Mandy registered with any professional body and where is she based?

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

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and she can work with international clients.

What session formats does she use?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as ways to meet online.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.