Yolande Parry | Accredited Counsellor | Manchester | NCPS

Yolande Parry

Member Status: Accredited

Member No: NCS24-00046

Location: Manchester

Mates in Mind

I am a mental health specialist with a unique blend of expertise. My journey began as a Reiki master, where I developed a passion for holistic therapy. This foundation led me to qualify as a counsellor and a Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) therapist. My practice combines these holistic and cognitive-behavioural approaches in a person-centred framework.
I listen attentively to your concerns, tailor each session to meet your needs and integrate mindfulness techniques to enhance your therapy experience. You will gain practical tools to tackle daily challenges and improve your overall quality of life, empowering you to achieve lasting change.

  • Qualifications & Experience
    My core qualifications are:

    Foundation Degree in Psychology (1994, Paris): This degree laid the groundwork for my understanding of psychological principles.
    -BA in Organisation and Management (1996, Paris): Provided a solid base in management practices.
    -Level 5 Diploma in Management (2010, CMI): Enhanced my expertise in management and leadership.
    -Reiki Master (April 2018): Focused on holistic health that integrates mind, body, and spirit for overall well-being.
    -Training in Online and Telephone Counselling (April 2023): Enabled me to provide flexible therapy options for clients regardless of location.
    -Level 5 Diploma in Counselling (February 2024, Sheffield): This qualification equipped me with essential skills for person-centred therapy.
    -Certified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (April 2024, APT): This enabled me to effectively address problematic behaviours and thought patterns.
    Compassion Focus Therapy (CFT) (May 2024, APT)
    -Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), CBT Trauma, and CBT OCD (2023, APT)

    I also have experience and have completed CPD and short courses in the following areas:

    Neurodivergence in Therapeutic Practice
    Advocacy
    Autism
    ADHD
    Compassion-Focused Therapy
    Trauma and Abuse
    OCD
    Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
    Cancer Awareness Programme
    Dementia Awareness
    Mindfulness Workshop
    Mentoring in a business expatriation setting

    Additionally, as part of my education, I covered areas that inform my approach towards working with diversity as a therapist:

    Respect, Identity, and Equality in the Workplace
    The Body, Gender, and Society
    Class, Gender, and Ethnicity
    Religion, Resistance, and Racist Violence
    Human Rights and Social Exclusion
  • What I can help with
    • Abuse – Emotional, Physical, Sexual
    • Addiction (e.g. Alcohol, Computer games, Drugs, Food, Gambling, Sex, Smoking)
    • Adolescence
    • Ageing and related issues
    • Anxiety
    • Assertiveness / Self-confidence / Self-esteem
    • Autistic Spectrum Disorders
    • Bereavement / Loss
    • Cancer
    • Cultural issues
    • Depression
    • Divorce & Separation
    • Eating disorders
    • Emotional issues
    • Exams
    • Family
    • Gender identity
    • Generally unhappy with your life
    • Illness and dying
    • Job interviews
    • Mindfulness
    • Neurodiversity
    • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
    • Panic attacks
    • Phobias
    • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder / PTSD
    • Relationships
    • Relaxation
    • Self-esteem
    • Sexuality Identity
    • Shyness / Social Phobia
    • Spirituality
    • Sporting performance
    • Start exercising
    • Stress
    • Trauma
    • Violence / Victim support
    • Young people and children
  • Languages Spoken
    • English
    • French
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