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Dennis Richards, BACP, NCPS

Dennis Richards is a psychotherapeutic counsellor with ten years of experience based in the United Kingdom.

About Dennis

Dennis Richards is a psychotherapeutic counsellor with ten years of experience based in the United Kingdom. He focuses on practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, addiction issues, trauma and abuse, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation. He approaches sessions with respect for each person’s story and strengths, and he encourages small, steady steps forward.

Dennis treats trauma as a core concern and uses methods aimed at reducing distress from past events.

Background and approach

He combines a client-centred stance with evidence-informed techniques to make sessions feel understandable and manageable. Sessions are conversational and grounded in what the person wants to achieve. Clients can expect clear goals and straightforward tools to use between sessions.

Dennis draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to notice patterns of thinking and behaviour, and on trauma-focused methods to address painful memories when the person is ready. He also uses gentle hypnotherapy and EMDR approaches as part of this toolkit when appropriate.

He works in English and takes an open, non-judgemental attitude to topics that can feel difficult to talk about, including addiction, sexual subcultures, chronic illness, and shame. The aim is to help people rebuild confidence and find practical ways to cope with everyday pressures. Dennis asks new clients to reflect on their goals and what matters to them.

He helps shape a plan that fits their life and pace. Small steps and steady progress are preferred over quick fixes.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	416684	November 2026
NCPS	DR00P05	December 2025

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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

Everything Dennis lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Eating disorders
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coaching
Abandonment
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Drug and alcohol addiction
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania
Workplace issues

Ways of working Dennis names

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How online approaches and trauma work together

Online sessions can use trauma-focused therapy to help people process distressing memories and reduce their day-to-day impact. This approach often involves pacing, grounding and structured work on specific memories or triggers so the person can feel safer in daily life.

Client-centred work means the counsellor follows the person’s lead, listens carefully and helps them make sense of their experience. It suits people who want a space to be heard and to build self-understanding at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviours. It is useful for anxiety, panic, phobias and low mood because it gives simple steps to try between sessions.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels manageable, then try methods that fit the person's needs. Sessions can change over time as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video calls let people work face to face when travel is difficult. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a short break at work. Live chat or messaging suits quick check-ins, ongoing support and those who prefer writing. These options make it easier to attend therapy around life and work commitments while keeping the therapeutic work focused and flexible.

Frequently asked

What issues does Dennis help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, career coaching and related areas such as loneliness, guilt and shame.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are client-centred and practical, combining conversational listening with techniques from cognitive behavioural work and trauma-focused approaches to set clear goals.

How much experience does he have?

Dennis has ten years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties.

What credentials and where is he based?

He is listed with BACP and NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.