- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- Client-centred approach
About Denise
Denise Richardson is a BACP-registered counsellor with around 20 years of experience working in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are carrying guilt, shame and related concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain and self-esteem difficulties. Denise also addresses practical life issues like parenting, sleep and eating difficulties and major life changes.
She begins by assessing each person’s situation to find the approach that fits best. Denise draws on a mix of psychological methods to guide conversations, reduce unhelpful patterns and build clearer ways of coping. Sessions are grounded in direct, practical work rather than abstract theory.
Her background includes a Bachelor in Psychology and further study in international medicine, alongside many years developing therapeutic and coaching skills. She has experience working with cultural and intercultural issues and with people managing substance misuse, divorce, bereavement and caregiving stress.
Denise also offers clinical supervision to other therapists, focusing on sustainable practice and reflective learning. Supervision work aims to support professional development and greater awareness in clinical work.
People who choose Denise can expect straightforward dialogue about what is causing difficulty, practical strategies to change patterns and time to consider the role of attachment, values and thinking styles in distress. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and practical arrangements.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and connect back to their values. It is often useful when guilt or shame lead to avoidance or stuck behaviour. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers clear strategies to test and change patterns that maintain distress.Denise treats the choice of approach as a collaborative decision. She will discuss how each method might fit the person’s concerns, goals and preferences and adjust the plan as work progresses. The aim is to find practical steps that feel doable and relevant to daily life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments, shorten check-ins when needed and reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can use different online arrangements to support consistency and shared planning without promising a particular format.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with guilt and shame-related issues alongside stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties and self-esteem concerns.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses practical conversation and evidence-based methods to look at thoughts, values and attachment patterns that keep shame and guilt active.
How much experience does she have?
Denise has about 20 years of clinical experience in counselling and coaching roles.
What credential and location apply to her practice?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works within the United Kingdom.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.