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Odin Parmenter, BACP

Based in the UK Online sessions

Supportive counsellor for stressed parents

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Years in practice
3
Registration
BACP
Languages
English
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
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LGBT
Focus
Trauma and abuse
About

About Odin

Odin Parmenter is a counsellor who focuses on helping people who are juggling parenting with stress, anxiety and the everyday pressures of family life. He brings a calm, respectful style that aims to make difficult conversations easier to start. Parents who are tired, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin often find a practical, steady presence in his work.

He trained as a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and has three years' experience working with issues such as depression, trauma, ADHD and relationship strain.

Background and approach

He pays attention to how early attachment and life events shape current behaviour and feelings. That helps him look at patterns rather than only symptoms. Odin uses a mix of talking approaches.

He draws from attachment-based ideas to untangle relationship patterns. He uses client-centred techniques to follow what a person needs in the room. Cognitive behavioural ideas help with practical steps for mood and sleep.

This combination is used to suit each person’s situation rather than following one set method. Sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat or messaging, which can fit around busy family routines. International clients can be seen in English.

Fees vary by location and use a subscription system that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability. That simple start helps match goals to a working plan and a clear next step.

Focus areas and approaches

What Odin works with

Everything Odin lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Odin helps people with.

Approaches Odin lists

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Online support

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-based work looks at patterns in relationships and early connections to help people understand why certain reactions keep reappearing. Online sessions allow those patterns to be noticed and discussed, which can change how someone relates in day-to-day parenting and partnerships.

Client-centred counselling focuses on following the person’s priorities and reflecting what matters most to them. In an online setting this means the therapist listens closely and adapts each session to whatever the client brings that day, whether a short check-in or a deeper exploration.

Cognitive behavioural ideas bring practical tools for mood, sleep and stress. These techniques translate well to video or phone sessions because they often involve exercises, planning and homework that can be shared between appointments.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjusts the plan as things change. That collaborative way helps people feel involved in shaping the work.

Online formats offer flexibility for parents and busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that helps. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier on a short break. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, shorter reflections or ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around routines and varied schedules.
Questions

Questions people ask about Odin

What kinds of parenting concerns does Odin address?

He works with stress around parenting, sleep and eating issues, grief linked to family change, and intimacy-related strains that affect parent life.

How would he describe his therapeutic style?

His style mixes listening with practical tools. He follows what matters to the person while suggesting steps to try between sessions.

What is his professional background?

He has three years of experience and practices with a focus on attachment, relationships, trauma and neurodiversity.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He works from the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats does he use?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are fees and payment arranged?

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

How do I start working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

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