Therapy for people who are tired of carrying everything alone.
If you're the one holding everything together, it's easy to leave yourself last on the list.
I offer a calm, supportive space where you can feel understood, make sense of your experiences, and create lasting change.
MBACP Registered Counsellor
Online & in-person sessions
Free 15-minute introductory call
I usually reply within 24 hours.
Working Together
I want you to know, that I get how hard starting therapy can be. I'm not expecting you to have it all figured out before starting - with me, you can turn up exactly as you are - and I'll help you untangle what you're struggling with at a pace that feels right for you.
I offer a calm, compassionate space where you can talk openly without fear of judgement. As an Integrative Counsellor, I tailor therapy to your individual needs - there are no expectations.
Together, we'll make sense of your experiences, gain a deeper understanding of the patterns keeping you stuck. My role is to walk alongside you with warmth, curiosity and support. I'll be with you at every stage, offering a safe space as you start to move towards the changes the feel important in your life
Reading this, know that this is the last hard part you do alone - if you decide to contact me, we'll figure it out together.
Whenever you're ready, I'm here.
Grace Parker
I am a Registered and Insured member of the MBACP, offering both online and in-person sessions in Haslemere and Guildford, Surrey.
Integrative Approach: Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Gestalt, Transpersonal - Creative and Play Therapy. Optional CBT techniques and Art.
Diploma in Integrative Counselling Level 4 - The Awareness Centre, Clapham
NCFE CACHE Levels 1, 2 & 3 Awards in Interpersonal & Helping Skills, Counselling - Guildford College
Insured with Holistic Insurance
CPD Advanced Safe-guarding Children (Level 2) - High Speed Training
CPD Introduction to Working with Sexual Trauma - Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre, GFD
CPD Attending the Annual Professional's Conference - The National Autistic Society
I often support clients with:
If you don't see yourself here - I also work with a vast range of other client groups, so please do reach out and tell me more about what's going on for you.
Anxiety & People-pleasing
Relationship and Family Difficulties
LGBTQ+ Identity Challenges
Depression
Neurodivergent Burnout & Overwhelm
Negative Intrusive Thoughts & Overthinking
Grief and Life Transitions
Low Self Esteem or Self Doubt
FEES & AVAILABILITY
How much does it cost?
Your first session is £30 so you can see if I'm a right fit for you. If so, sessions moving forward will be £75 for 50 minutes.
What happens in the first session?
We'll explore what brings you here and what you'd like to gain from therapy and go through our contract (even if it's just one session), this is also your chance to sense what it would be like to work with me. You can voice any concerns, questions or thoughts.
How do I book a session?
Fill out my contact form or email me directly at gparker.therapy@gmail.com
Do you offer online sessions?
Yes, via secure Zoom/Teams, so you we can talk from the comfort of your sofa - contact me today to find out more.
Where are your in-person sessions held?
In Guildford and Haslemere, Surrey. Currently.
How many sessions will I need?
It varies and depends on the issues you bring to therapy - but you are always in control, and I'll check in with you along the way. Generally, 6-12 weeks is often when clients remark feeling a change, but many go on for longer.
To fit your needs, along with Weekly I also offer Bi-Weekly and Monthly sessions.
Is Therapy confidential?
Yes, except in rare cases of legal or safety concerns for you or someone else - but so long as it's not urgent, I do my best to discuss this with you first before any action is taken. I see a Supervisor once a month who I go over my client work with - this is more about me and how I'm working with you - to ensure I am working ethically for your sake so you get the best support possible.
What if I still have questions?
There are no silly questions, please get in touch and ask away! Contact me via the contact form below or my email directly: gparker.therapy@gmail.com
WHERE TO FIND ME
My practice operates through The Eaves locations.
Haslemere: 32 West St, Haslemere GU27 2AB
Just a 10 min walk from Haslemere Station with the nearest car parks being the train station and Waitrose.
Guildford: 3 Paris, Parklands, Railton Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 9JX
Online sessions are also available through Zoom; so you're able to attend therapy in the comfort of your own home.
I see clients from the surrounding areas of Guildford, Godalming, Farnham, Woking, Farnborough, Alton, Farnham, Basingstoke, Petersfield and greater Surrey.
Client Testimonial - Female, 30s
"I sought therapy after a period of change in my life. I was struggling - I felt stuck.
Speaking to Grace made me feel heard and understood. She gave me a safe space to explore my experiences, as well as providing me with practical tools to help me with my mental health"
CONTACT ME
I’d be delighted to book in a free call with you.
Simply, fill out the form with your details and I will get back to you (typically within 24 hours).
"Friday - Perfection. Saturday - Just as fun. But Sunday? Sunday comes with a ticking clock..."
Ever feel like Monday is chasing you? Maybe you stay up late despite the early start, or when you try to sleep instead of dreams you get anxious thoughts and a pounding heart. Sunday night can be hard - but it doesn't have to be.
I share 4 helpful tips to help clients say goodbye to Sunday-scaries and hello to mellow-Mondays, check it out:
People-pleasers & Over-givers
Does this feel familiar?
- You replay conversations and mistakes for days, wondering if you've upset someone.
- Saying "no" feels impossible, even when you're exhausted.
- You find yourself putting everyone else's needs before your own.
- The thought of disappointing someone leaves you feeling anxious or guilty.
This might show up in your every day life as:
- Lying awake at night replaying conversations.
- Feeling responsible for other people's emotions.
- Avoiding conflict at all costs.
- Saying "yes" when you really want to say "no".
- Feeling burnt out, resentful or emotionally drained.
- Wondering why setting boundaries seem so much easier for everyone else.
Why does this happen?
People-pleasing isn't a character flaw - it is a tool your nervous system learnt to keep you safe.
Perhaps experienced a relationship where someone important felt unpredictable, emotionally unavailable, or difficult to please. Or maybe something happened that left you feeling out of control.
When life feels uncertain, our brains become incredibly good at spotting potential danger. You may have learnt that being agreeable, helpful or easy-going reduced conflict, kept the peace or briefly, made you feel accepted. At the time, this strategy made sense. It protected you.
The problem is that your brain may still be using that same strategy today, even though you no longer need or want it.
Now it can feel as though disappointing a friend, saying no at work, or expressing a different opinion is somehow unsafe. Your nervous system reacts as though the relationship is at risk, even when it isn't.
Therapy isn't about becoming a selfish person who stops caring about others. It's about helping you feel safe enough to care about yourself too. Together, we can gently explore where these patterns began, challenge the beliefs that keep them going, and help you build the confidence to set boundaries without being overwhelmed by guilt.
What often changes through therapy?
Clients often tell me they begin to:
- Feel confident, calmer and less overwhelmed
- Worry less about disappointing others
- Build a kinder relationship with themselves
- Set healthy boundaries without as much guilt
- Experience relationships feeling more balanced, meaningful and authentic.
A final thought from me...
One of the things I hear most from clients is:
"I know what I need, I just feel so guilty asking for it."
If you've found yourself nodding as you read this page, you're not alone. These patterns can feel deeply rooted to who we are.. but they can change.
If this sounds like your experience, I'd love to book a free 15-minute call. We can talk about what you've been finding difficult, answer any questions you have, and see whether working together feels like a right fit.
If you'd like to explore this topic further, I have several blog posts that may resonate with you.
FAQ Section below:
Burnout and Emotional Exhaustion
Does any of this feel familiar?
- You're constantly exhausted, no matter how much you rest.
- You feel like you're just getting through each day, rather than enjoying it.
- You've lost motivation for things you used to care about.
- Even small tasks feel overwhelming.
- You keep telling yourself you'll slow down soon... but "soon" never seems to come.
If this sounds familiar, you may be experiencing burnout...
Burnout can show up in everyday life as...
- Feeling physically and emotionally exhausted.
- Struggling to focus and make decisions (big or small).
- Becoming more irritable or tearful than usual.
- Feeling disconnected from yourself or the people around you.
- Finding it difficult to switch off, even when you're not working.
- Feeling guilty whenever you try to rest.
- Even after "resting" you feel the same exhaustion, wondering why you can't "bounce back?"
Why does Burnout happen?
Burnout doesn't happen because you're weak or not trying hard enough.
We all have human limits, but in a world that often pushes and praises us for going beyond, we can end up carrying more than our mind and bodies were designed to hold. Perhaps you've been looking after someone else for years, or work relies on you, or maybe you've been living with stress for so long that it has started to feel normal.
Sometimes burnout can also be linked to deeper patterns.
You might find it difficult to ask for help, feel responsible your others wellbeing, or believe you can only feel good about yourself if you're productive or useful. Over time, constantly pushing yourself without enough rest or support can leave your nervous system overwhelmed and without any choice but to pull the plug to get you to notice - enter Burnout.
Burnout isn't a sign you've failed.
It's your mind and body asking for something to change.
How Therapy can help
Therapy isn't me telling you to simply "slow down" or "take a holiday."
Together, we'll explore what's lead to your burnout, understand the patterns that keep you in the burnout loop, and find ways to create a life that feels more sustainable for you.
This might mean learning to recognise and act on your limits before they grow, by setting healthier boundaries and understanding why rest feels uncomfortable at times.
What often changes through Therapy?
Clients often tell me they begin to:
- Feel calmer and less overwhelmed.
- Sleep more peacefully.
- Let go of the constant pressure to keep going.
- Set boundaries without as much guilt.
- Feel more connected to themselves.
- Enjoy life instead of simply getting through it.
- Have more energy for the people and things that matter most
A final thought...
Burnout can feel like it's robbed you of all the things that made you, you. If you've at all been feeling little hopeless, that's understandable - but it isn't true. The version of you that feels calm, connected and energised hasn't disappeared - they're simply buried beneath months or years of carrying too much on your own. It is possible to dig them out.
If you've at all recognised yourself on this page, I'd love to offer you a free intro call. We can talk about what's been feeling difficult, answer any questions you have and see whether working together feels like a right fit. You don't have to keep running on empty. Contact me today to find out more.
Autism-Affirming Counselling for Adults
You may be:
- Late-diagnosed Autistic
- Questioning whether you're neurodivergent
- Experiencing masking burnout
- Feeling different or misunderstood
- Trying to understand yourself.
Therapy with me is:
- Affirming.
- Collaborative
- Adapted to your needs
LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy
You may be navigating:
- Identity
- Relationships
- Coming out
- Family difficulties
- Self-acceptance
- Feeling like you don't quite belong.
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