Counsellor profile
Velma Dennis, BACP
Counsellor for stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Grief and loss
About Velma
Counsellor Velma Dennis is a BACP member with seven years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with stress and anxiety, family issues, grief, anger and self-esteem concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not take international clients.
Velma focuses on short, practical steps that clients can use between sessions. She uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear goals and identify small changes that make a difference day to day. The approach looks for existing strengths and what is already working, then builds on those elements.
In conversation she aims for straightforward talk and practical planning. People bring examples from work, home or relationships and they look at ways to change patterns that cause distress. She also helps people manage feelings such as guilt, shame, jealousy and isolation.
Velma offers support for issues linked to health and long-term conditions, including chronic pain and illness. She also addresses communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, and workplace stress.
Her style is direct and focused on achievable steps. New clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How Solution-Focused work fits with online counselling
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on clear goals and small, practical steps. It asks what the client wants to see change and looks for exceptions to current problems. This approach suits issues like stress, anxiety, workplace difficulties and relationship patterns where short-term, practical change is helpful.Working out the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels manageable, then agree on techniques to try. That decision is collaborative and can change as the work progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make fitting counselling around work and family easier and reduce travel time. They also allow a shorter check-in when needed or a conversation without being on camera if that helps the client stay focused. Registered or accredited professionals often use online work to make sessions more convenient while keeping the focus on practical change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family issues, grief, anger and self-esteem. Additional focus areas include chronic pain, communication problems and workplace issues.
What approach does she use in sessions?
She uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which focuses on setting clear goals and small practical steps. The aim is to make changes that can be tried between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional practice. That experience has centred on the issues listed above.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the 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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