- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Attachment work
About Denise
Denise Clarke is an NCPS counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, loss and depression, and helps those facing family and relationship difficulties. Denise also supports clients with trauma, bipolar presentations, issues around sexuality, sleep problems and anger.
She describes a person-centred approach that treats the client as the expert on their own life. Sessions focus on listening, reflecting and helping clients notice their strengths. Denise draws on cognitive behavioural tools and attachment-based ideas to help with patterns that cause repeated distress.
When grief or trauma features in a person's life, she uses trauma-focused methods alongside mindfulness to help manage distressing memories and intense feelings. For relationship and intimacy concerns she looks at attachment styles and communication patterns to support clearer conversations and healthier boundaries.
Denise also works with people tackling life transitions such as moving out, starting work or studying, and the common pressure of feeling behind peers. She pays attention to practical coping strategies for sleep, concentration and mood, and can include short exercises to try between sessions.
Sessions are offered in English and Denise accepts international clients. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange a first appointment. The process is straightforward and aimed at setting clear goals and plans early on.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Denise uses client-centred work to keep the focus on each person's priorities. This approach means the counsellor listens closely, reflects what she hears and supports the client to set their own goals and pace. It is helpful for people who want a collaborative, nondirective setting to make sense of their feelings.Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is another approach she uses. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical techniques to reduce anxiety, improve mood and change unhelpful habits. This can suit problems such as sleep difficulties, anxiety and low mood.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Denise will discuss options and agree with the client which approaches to try based on their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative planning helps shape a clear treatment plan and short exercises to practise between sessions.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which online options are available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so therapy fits into everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, loss and depression, and addresses relationship and family difficulties among other concerns.
How would she approach sessions?
She uses a person-centred style alongside cognitive behavioural and attachment-based techniques, and includes mindfulness and trauma-focused methods where helpful.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience in counselling and therapeutic work in the UK.
What credentials and location are listed?
Her credential is NCPS and she practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes. Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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