About me
Perhaps you've always felt different.
Like everyone else got the handbook on life: how to work, run a house and keep lasting relationships whilst being your best self... but somehow, your copy must've got lost in the post.
You might find yourself overthinking things that seem easy for other people, feeling overwhelmed by everyday life, or constantly checking up on yourself that you're behaving in a way that's acceptable for other people. Because when you don't, people get upset with you. Even when you have the best intentions and aren't sure what you did exactly... people are unpredictable and scary. So you blame yourself, and tell yourself you just have to try harder, even if you're already exhausted.
This is a lot to carry, and it can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself. Maybe it feels at times like your body has a mind of its own too, and though you want to scream to get up, do the dishes or go out and make friends... you're frozen on the sofa. Fed up of not knowing the rules to operate in this game called life.
I work with people who recognise themselves in this. Some are questioning whether they might be autistic, some have received a late diagnosis and are trying to make sense of what that means for them, and others don't have a label at all. They just know they've always felt different, that life can feel harder than it seems to for everyone else, and they're tired of constantly feeling behind.
Therapy with me is a space where you can pause, make sense of yourself, and find a way forward without fighting yourself.
We can slow things down together, make sense of what you've experienced and explore what might be underneath the things you're struggling with, whilst finding out what works for you to help create the life you want. My approach is warm, collaborative and gentle, and I will always work at your pace.
We can explore your needs, your capacity, your relationships and the ways you've learnt to cope, while finding what feels right for you. You'll never have to pretend with me, even on your worst days. I can be with you in that too.
I have a particular interest in supporting people who feel different, including late-identified and questioning autistic adults, as well as those navigating people-pleasing, burnout, self-doubt, relationships and identity. You don't need to have a diagnosis or know exactly what you want from therapy before reaching out. We can start with where you are.
You don't have to figure it all out on your own. If something here feels familiar, you can book a free 15-minute introductory call with me. It's simply a chance to have a quick chat, tell me a little about what's bringing you to counselling and ask any questions you might have. There's no pressure and no commitment.
If you'd like to, you can book your 15-minute introductory call today. I'd love to hear from you and find out a little more about how I might support you.
Grace Parker is a Registered MBACP Integrative Counsellor offering online and in-person counselling in Guildford and Haslemere, Surrey.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Integrative Counselling Diploma from the Awareness Centre in Clapham.
- Over 100 placement hours within the NHS and Awareness Centre's Low-cost service
Area of Interest
- "Introduction to Art Therapy" British Association of Art Therapists (BAATs), 13th July 24
- "CBT for ADHD" by Association for Psychological Therapies (APT), 9th December 2024
- "The National Autistic Society's Annual Professional Conference" - The National Autistic Society, 13th March 2025
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£75.00 per session
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Additional information
I offer a free 15-minute introductory call so we can have a chat, discuss what you’re looking for and see whether I might be the right fit for you.
If you decide to book, your first full session is £20, giving you the opportunity to get a feel for what it would be like to work with me before deciding whether you’d like to continue.
Ongoing sessions are £75 for adults and £65 for young people. Sessions can be weekly, fortnightly or monthly - whatever best suits your needs and schedule.
If you’re ready to take that first step, get in touch to arrange your free introductory call - I’d love to hear from you. :)
When I work
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In Person – Haslemere
Wednesdays: 5pm, 6pm & 7pm
In Person- Guildford (Fully booked)
Online
Tuesdays: 10am & 11am
Thursdays: 12pm, 1pm, 5pm & 6pm
