- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and grief
- ACT and CBT
About Denise
Denise Richardson is a BACP counsellor with 20 years of experience based in the United Kingdom. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem and depression. Denise also supports people dealing with family matters, trauma and intimacy-related concerns, and helps clients navigate life changes and parenting stresses.
She begins by assessing each person's situation to find an approach that fits. Denise draws on therapies like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy. Sessions involve talking through thoughts and feelings, trying practical techniques and checking what works for daily life.
Denise has a background in psychology and international medicine and has built a career that combines therapy with coaching. That mix informs how she frames problems and sets goals with clients, often including straightforward exercises to use between sessions.
She also offers clinical supervision for other therapists, focusing on reflective practice and professional development. Her work with colleagues aims to support ongoing learning and sustainable practice.
People who come to her often want help with relationships, coping after loss, or feeling stuck at work or in life transitions. Denise tends to take a clear, pragmatic approach while encouraging clients to try small, manageable changes. If you are weighing options, she asks a few practical questions at the start to help match the right approach.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking small steps that align with those values while learning new ways to relate to difficult thoughts. It is often used for anxiety, stress and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and practises specific strategies to change them, which can help with depression, anxiety and sleep problems.Choosing a therapeutic approach is part of the work. Denise will talk with clients about problems, goals and what feels helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and review what is working as therapy progresses.
The practical benefits of online sessions are that they can fit more easily around study, work or busy days. Online therapy can reduce travel time and make it simpler to book in shorter check-ins or follow-ups. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking to see what matches your schedule.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and grief issues, plus self-esteem, depression and parenting concerns.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and conversational, using talking, simple exercises and goals you can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Denise has around 20 years of experience working in therapy and coaching settings.
What credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I see her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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