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Denise Richards, BACP

Denise Richards is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and life changes.

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About Denise

Denise Richards is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and life changes. She works in a calm, down-to-earth way so clients can talk openly. Sessions focus on where a person is now and where they want to go next.

She uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs rather than a single method. That means practical techniques to manage anxious thoughts, and time to look at past experiences that still affect feelings today.

Background and approach

Denise draws on six years of therapeutic experience and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling to shape her work. People come to her for help with depression, grief, relationship difficulties, eating and self-esteem concerns. She also supports people dealing with parenting stress, career decisions and midlife questions.

Denise has experience from roles in organisations supporting survivors of abuse and people affected by trafficking, plus work in schools and community counselling services. In sessions she listens without judgement and helps clients spot patterns of thought and behaviour. Conversations often include practical steps to reduce distress alongside deeper reflection on how past events influence current choices.

The aim is clearer thinking, steadier mood and more confidence in daily life. Therapy is offered in English and delivered online by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. Denise works with adults across a range of concerns and uses approaches such as Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Psychodynamic ideas to support change.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	376728	June 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches and how online counselling can help

Denise uses Client-Centred Therapy to build a trusting space where the person leads the conversation and feels heard; this approach helps when someone needs understanding and emotional support. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving; this tends to help with anxiety, low mood and practical coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Denise will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying practical strategies or exploring past experience, and adjusting the focus as things change together.

Online therapy gives flexible options to suit daily life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual connection matters. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a shorter break in a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or to use writing as a way to reflect. These options help people access consistent support while balancing other commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems can I bring to counselling?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, self-esteem and relationship issues among other worries.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Denise combines client-centred listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioural work and time spent looking at how past experiences affect the present.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years of therapeutic experience working in voluntary services, schools and independent practice.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a BACP registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are online sessions delivered and what do they cost?

Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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