Odin Parmenter, BACP

Odin Parmenter is a BACP-registered therapist practicing in the United Kingdom who brings a relational and integrative approach to therapy. With three years of clinical experience, he blends evidence-informed methods with an attentiveness to the mind-body connection, aiming to tailor each session to the individual's history and current needs.

He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and caregiver stress, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Odin also supports clients with issues related to attachment and abandonment, BDSM and kink communities, codependency, dissociation, gender dysphoria, infidelity, isolation and loneliness, and questions of life purpose.

As an integrative relational practitioner he places respect, sensitivity, and compassion at the center of the therapeutic process, creating an environment where clients can explore emotional patterns and practical changes. He emphasizes collaboration, helping clients identify goals and select approaches that fit their values and circumstances. Odin is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP is the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK - and offers support to people across different backgrounds and identities.

Online relational and cognitive approaches for accessible care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current emotional patterns and connection styles. It helps people understand triggers around closeness and separation, and supports building more secure ways of relating to others and oneself.

Client-Centered Therapy places the client at the heart of the process, using active listening and empathy to create a space where personal insight and self-directed change can emerge. This approach is useful for exploring identity, self-esteem, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, offering practical strategies to manage anxiety, mood challenges, and unhelpful habits through skill-building and structured work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Odin works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, set goals, and try methods that align with their preferences and life situation, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, family, or travel, support continuity for international clients, and allow therapists and clients to maintain consistent contact even when schedules or locations change.