Counsellor profile
Denise Richardson, BACP
Counsellor for stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- Client-centred approach
About Denise
Counsellor Denise Richardson is a BACP member with around 20 years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem and depression. She also supports people coping with parenting pressures, sleep and eating difficulties, trauma and intimacy-related issues.
Denise trained in psychology and has continued professional development in therapy and coaching. She uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-based work, Client-centred methods, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. She says the relationship between counsellor and client is central to how change can happen.
In early sessions she assesses what a person needs and suggests approaches that may fit best. Sessions focus on practical steps and understanding patterns that keep problems going. She can also provide clinical supervision and support to other therapists.
Her additional interests include abandonment and attachment issues, blended family matters, caregiver stress and addiction-related difficulties. She mentions work with ageing and geriatric issues and with people facing life transitions and career concerns.
Denise works in English and practises with a counselling perspective shaped by her background in psychology and international medicine. People looking for coaching-style support alongside therapy may find that combination in her work.
How her approaches are used in online counselling
Denise draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and to clarify what matters to them. ACT often focuses on small actions that reflect a person's values rather than getting stuck trying to eliminate every upsetting thought. She also uses Attachment-based work to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This approach helps people recognise attachment needs and behaviour that affect current relationships and intimacy. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and agree a plan with the client based on their goals, needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adjustments can be made as understanding grows. Practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions into a busy life and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins or to schedule sessions around work and family commitments. The biography did not specify exact session formats here, so please confirm which formats are offered before booking.Areas of expertise
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, low self-esteem and depression, among other concerns such as parenting strain and trauma-related problems.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style blends Client-centred listening with active therapies like CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to focus on patterns and practical steps.
How long has she been practising?
She has around 20 years' experience in therapy and coaching and continued professional development in psychological approaches.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at present.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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