Odin Parmenter , BACP

Odin Parmenter is an integrative relational psychotherapist registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. He works from a relational and body-mind perspective, recognising how physical experience and emotional life influence one another. His practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting and career challenges, as well as relationship and intimacy-related issues.

Odin offers support for LGBT needs, gender dysphoria, family and family-of-origin difficulties, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes. He also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency, dissociation, infidelity, isolation and shame, and maintains a particular openness to alternative sexual cultures including BDSM and kink. His work extends to caregivers experiencing stress, those facing compassion fatigue, and people navigating impulses, control issues, eating and sleeping problems.

Practising from values of respect, sensitivity and compassion, Odin tailors therapeutic approaches to each person’s circumstances, integrating Attachment-Based, Client-Centred, Cognitive Behavioral, Emotionally-Focused and Existential techniques as appropriate. He frames therapy as a collaborative process focused on empowerment, non-judgemental support and practical growth toward a more comfortable and fulfilling life.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns shape current emotional bonds and coping styles. It helps people understand attachment needs, improve trust and security in relationships, and address issues like abandonment and intimacy-related concerns.

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the centre of the work, offering empathic, non-judgemental listening to help individuals explore their feelings and make their own choices. This approach supports self-esteem, life transitions, and personal growth through a collaborative and accepting therapeutic stance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and gently shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, stress, mood, and many day-to-day difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Odin works collaboratively with each person to clarify goals, preferences and needs, and then adapts methods over time so the therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging provide flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time and make it easier to access support from different locations. These formats allow licensed professionals to offer consistent, ongoing care in ways that suit varied lifestyles and practical needs.