- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
About Denise
Denise Richardson, BACP, is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 20 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship or family concerns, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also helps people dealing with intimacy issues, sleep or eating problems, parenting strain and major life changes.
Denise draws on several psychological approaches to match the work to each person's needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside attachment-informed ways of working and person-centred listening. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer thinking and understanding how past patterns shape present choices.
Her background combines a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a masters in international medicine and long experience in therapy and coaching. That mix informs work with people facing intercultural challenges, caregiving stress, blended family issues and aging or geriatric concerns. She also addresses trauma, substance misuse and separation or divorce topics.
Denise offers clinical supervision and support for other therapists, emphasising professional growth and reflective practice. She describes initial work as an evaluation to find the best therapeutic fit, then ongoing sessions that balance understanding with practical strategies.
People who feel stuck after a change in work, relationships or health can expect straightforward conversation, collaborative planning and techniques that aim to reduce unhelpful thinking and increase valued action. Sessions use clear language and short-term goals when that suits the person.
Therapeutic approaches used online and how they help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking actions that matter, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can help people who feel stuck after a life change to reconnect with what matters and set manageable steps forward.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and intimacy. It can be useful for people struggling with commitment, abandonment fears or relationship communication problems.
Denise treats the choice of approach as a collaborative decision. She starts by discussing needs and goals, then suggests methods to try and adjusts the plan as work progresses. Finding the right fit is part of the therapy process rather than a one-time decision.
The practical benefits of remote sessions depend on the formats offered. The biography does not specify which session formats are provided, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins during a busy day and remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals use these approaches to help people fit therapy into everyday life and maintain continuity between sessions.
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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, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, self-esteem issues and life changes. The profile also lists trauma, substance misuse and intimacy-related problems among her focus areas.
How would she approach feeling stuck or uncertain?
She begins by assessing the situation and then matches therapeutic methods to the person's needs. Sessions combine practical techniques with understanding how past patterns affect present choices.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working in therapy and coaching, supported by a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s in international medicine.
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 sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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