ABOUT CERI
Ceri has been on a profound personal growth journey for many years. During her psychotherapy training, she underwent extensive personal therapy and participated in regular supervision, which has significantly contributed to her development both personally and professionally.
As a nurse and psychotherapist, Ceri has encountered numerous challenges and deeply understands the value of therapy during difficult times.
In her free time, Ceri enjoys a variety of activities that contribute to her well-being. She loves playing chess, practicing zumba dancing, and swimming. She also finds joy in playing the piano, being creative, and running in nature.
My Approach
"I believe in a holistic approach to mental health and wellness, providing evidence-based emotional regulation strategies to increase self-care and explore any potential barriers towards change.
During your initial assessment, I assess many factors, including biological, psychological, social, lifestyle and environmental health to create a personalised plan to help you achieve your therapy goals"
Ceri Parry, Psychotherapist MSc
EXPERIENCE
Ceri has over 15 years of healthcare experience. Additionally, she has also studied Art Design, Ceramics and completed a foundation in Art Therapy at the University of Chester.
Whilst working as a registered nurse, Ceri undertook a three-year psychotherapy training program, which included a placement at a substance misuse counselling centre. Following her training, she secured a dual role as a Band 6 Nurse Specialist and Psychotherapist within NHS mental health services. In this role, she triaged therapy referrals, conducted risk assessments, allocated clients to therapists, managed Band 5 therapists, mentored MSc psychotherapy students, and maintained a caseload of over 50 NHS patients.
During the pandemic in 2020, Ceri started her part-time private psychotherapy practice. She left the NHS in 2021 to work as a private Nurse Assessor, where she conducted assessments and wrote reports for patients with various conditions. Alongside this she continued to work part-time in her private practice and facilitated group therapy sessions at the Priory Private Hospital.
In 2023, after completing a master’s degree in psychology, Ceri established her full-time therapy practice, CP Therapy, located in the UK, and offers online sessions to clients worldwide.
RESEARCH:
During her Master's degree in Psychology, Ceri researched topics such as attachment styles, personality traits, cognitive psychology, attention, childhood trauma, social identity, and societal issues. Her thesis topic; "The Effect of Individual Differences on the Ability to Accurately Detect Deception: An Investigation of Emotional Intelligence and Recognition of Facial Emotion," explored the relationship between cognitive and emotional factors in detecting deception.
During her Bachelor's degree, Ceri specialised in pain management, studying chronic pain , Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Diabetes Management and the impact of living with chronic illness.
Her thesis focused on major depression comparing the effectiveness of antidepressant (SSRI) treatment with aerobic exercise.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE AND INTEREST
Ceri specialises in various areas of personal growth and development, focusing on self-improvement, self-acceptance, self-deception, increasing emotional intelligence, emotional regulation skills, attention or ADHD management, and existential anxiety or finding purpose.
Ceri is dedicated to helping individuals enhance their well-being and achieve their full potential in life. Her approach is unique, combining her extensive background in nursing, counselling, coaching, and psychology. Ceri integrates these disciplines to offer comprehensive and holistic support, ensuring the use of up-to-date, evidence-based practices.
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