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Dennis Richards

Dennis Richards, BACP, NCPS

United Kingdom 10 years in practice

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Accredited counsellor - stress and addictions

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  • CBT techniques
  • Trauma work
  • Solution-focused

About Dennis

Dennis Richards is an accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor in the United Kingdom with 10 years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and motivation. Dennis uses a mix of practical methods including client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques, EMDR and solution-focused strategies.

Dennis believes the client knows their story best and builds sessions around each person's strengths. Sessions focus on clear goals and steady steps. That might mean learning ways to manage panic, talking through traumatic memories, or planning short-term changes to improve day-to-day functioning.

Practical tools and conversational work are often combined. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try alternative responses. Trauma-focused methods, including EMDR where suitable, are used when past events continue to cause distress.

He also works with issues related to addiction and behavioural patterns. Sessions can include exploring triggers, developing coping strategies, and setting realistic boundaries to support recovery and healthier routines.

Dennis welcomes people who want straightforward, goal-oriented therapy. He offers work in English and accepts international clients. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online booking flow.

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Therapeutic approaches and remote sessions

Dennis commonly uses client-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy in session. Client-centred work focuses on listening and building on a person's own strengths to guide change. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and practises alternative responses to reduce anxiety or low mood.

He also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, often called EMDR, for trauma-related distress. EMDR involves a structured process to help reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and the feelings linked to them. These approaches are used as tools to address issues such as panic, post-traumatic stress, addiction patterns and low self-esteem.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and agree a plan based on a person's needs, goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques like CBT exercises or EMDR preparation to remote sessions when appropriate.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

Eating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureChronic pain, illness, and disabilityDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, eating issues, anger, career concerns and coaching goals.

What style of therapy does he use?

He blends client-centred work with cognitive behavioural approaches, EMDR, hypnotherapy and solution-focused techniques to match different needs.

How much experience does he have?

Dennis has ten years of professional experience working as a psychotherapeutic counsellor in the UK.

What credentials and location are listed?

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

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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