- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment issues
- EMDR and CBT
About Denis
Denis Bruce is a BACP counsellor with 25 years of experience based in the United Kingdom. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem problems, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, sleeping difficulties, parenting strains, career concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. He also works with compassion fatigue and related concerns.
Denis takes a straightforward, collaborative approach. He starts by listening to what is happening now and what matters most to the person in front of him. From there he helps people spot patterns, try new strategies, and develop practical ways to manage difficult feelings and situations.
Sessions can be structured and goal-focused or more reflective, depending on what the person prefers. Denis uses a mix of approaches such as attachment-based methods, client-centred work, cognitive behavioural ideas, existential thinking and EMDR when appropriate. He adapts the way he works to suit different issues and personalities.
Across his career Denis has supported people through abandonment and attachment concerns, adoption and foster care issues, codependency, chronic illness and caregiver stress, and problems around commitment and control. He also addresses body image, guilt and shame, forgiveness, and first responder stress.
People who are considering therapy are invited to use the online matching and booking process. Denis accepts international clients and holds sessions in English. Costs vary by location and follow a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current ways of relating. Online sessions can use this to look at patterns in relationships and build more secure ways of connecting. Client-centred work places emphasis on listening and the person’s own goals, helping people reflect and make decisions that feel right for them. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical experiments and strategies to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Denis will work together with the person to choose which methods suit their aims and preferences. That collaboration includes checking what feels useful, adjusting techniques, and agreeing short-term goals to track progress.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into study, work or travel schedules because they remove travel time and can be scheduled between commitments. Others like online work for quieter check-ins or shorter sessions when juggling a busy week. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises, EMDR tasks and CBT worksheets to a remote setting when appropriate.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, addictions, grief, intimacy, sleeping problems, parenting, career worries, depression, coping with life changes and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a down-to-earth, collaborative style that can be structured and goal-focused or more reflective. Denis combines client-centred work with approaches like attachment-based therapy and CBT.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and life issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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