Dr Pallavi Parihar

Counselling Psychologist

pallaviparihar@shorepsychology.co.uk

“I understand that when you’re feeling down, stuck, or desperate for things to change, but unsure how to make it happen, reaching out for support and advice can be daunting. I aim to provide an empathetic, non-judgemental and supportive environment, embodying a person-centred approach, so that therapy can feel relaxed instead of overwhelming. My approach is collaborative, bringing together your choices and experiences with my psychological knowledge, to help guide you forward, providing you with the skills, psychoeducation, and techniques to help you reach your goals“.

I have worked within the NHS for over 3 years, supporting clients within a substance use setting with a diverse range of presenting concerns, including but not limited to trauma, low self esteem, and emotion regulation difficulties. During this time, I have also worked in a private practice setting, mostly focused on providing couples therapy.

Clinical Experience

Conditions I work with

Couples therapy and relationship difficulties
Anxiety (including Generalised Anxiety Disorder, GAD)
Low self-esteem
Depression
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD (CPTSD)
Stress management and perfectionism
Life coaching and career guidance
Spirituality-based therapy

Therapies I offer

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Mindfulness and Positive Psychology based approaches
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), including trauma-focused approaches

Qualifications and Training

Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (DPsych)
– Glasgow Caledonian University (2018-2021)
Conversion Masters in Psychology – University
of Edinburgh (2016-2017)
Bachelor in Business Administration
(BBA) – University of Bath (2010-2014)

Professional Membership and Registrations

I am a registered member of the HCPC (Registration No: PYL40327)
and EMDR-UK.