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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief and bereavement
About Denise
BACP counsellor Denise Richardson has 20 years of experience. She is based in the United Kingdom and works with stress, anxiety, relationship and grief concerns, among other issues.
Denise meets people who are coping with depression, low self-esteem, sleep and eating problems, and life changes. She also helps with parenting strain, intimacy-related difficulties and trauma and abuse. Her practice notes additional focus on abandonment, attachment issues, codependency and caregiver stress.
Her approach mixes practical talking therapy with methods that encourage noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to address patterns of thinking and behaviour. Attachment-Based Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) inform her work with relationship and intimacy concerns.
Denise describes an early assessment to match the method to the person’s goals and situation. Sessions aim to clarify what is most important to the client, and then test ways of making small, manageable changes. She also offers coaching-style support for people working through life transitions and work-related stress.
She holds BACP status, and she has a background in psychology and international medicine. Denise provides supervision and support to other therapists alongside her direct work with clients. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted.
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How her approaches fit with online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice thoughts and feelings, then choose actions that align with their values. It’s often used for anxiety, low mood and stress when unhelpful thinking patterns get in the way.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It teaches practical strategies to test and change patterns that keep problems like insomnia, low mood or panic going.
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how close relationships shape reactions to stress and intimacy. It can help people who struggle with trust, abandonment worries or repeating relationship patterns.
Finding the best method is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then try approaches that fit the person’s needs. That choice is collaborative and may change as work progresses.
If you plan to meet remotely, please confirm which session formats are offered before booking. Different formats can make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life - for example shorter check-ins during a lunch break, not needing to travel, or choosing options that use less bandwidth. Registered or accredited professionals can help decide which way of meeting will suit practical needs and therapeutic goals.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Denise commonly work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, depression and self-esteem issues. Other areas include parenting strain, trauma and intimacy-related concerns.
What approaches does she use in sessions?
Her practice uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). She also integrates client-centred and coaching-style methods when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relationship issues. She also provides supervision to other therapists.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged and what is the cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Specific fees depend on the client’s chosen plan and location.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling the first session. The questionnaire helps match goals and practical needs before booking.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.