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Denise Richards, BACP

Integrative counsellor supporting emotional recovery
  • Anxiety and trauma support
  • Relationship and family
  • Person-centred approach

About Denise Richards

Denise Richards is an integrative counsellor who guides people through complex emotions and life transitions with compassion and practical support. She invites clients to explore thoughts, feelings and memories in a calm therapeutic space, helping them untangle recurring patterns and understand how past and present experiences affect daily life. Denise describes the therapeutic process as a gradual unfolding - at times emotional, sometimes clarifying - and she remains alongside each person as they work through difficult material.

She works with people facing a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma and domestic abuse, as well as relationship and family difficulties, grief, eating and parenting concerns, and issues around self-esteem and life purpose. Denise aims to offer nonjudgmental listening and practical reflection so clients can make sense of where they are, who they are, and where they want to go.

Trained in humanistic integrative counselling, Denise holds a Post-Graduate Diploma, a Diploma and a Certificate in Humanistic Integrative Counselling. She is a registered member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and has completed additional training in areas such as cognitive behavioural therapy, psychodynamics and working with children and young people. Her background includes therapeutic roles with organisations supporting survivors of abuse, trafficked women, young people and general counselling services, alongside private practice experience.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also Specializes In

GriefEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsNarcissismPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Denise Richards have?

Denise Richards has 6 years of experience.

Is Denise Richards a registered therapist?

Yes. Denise Richards is a registered member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Denise Richards provide therapy?

Denise Richards provides therapy in English.

Where is Denise Richards located?

Denise Richards is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Denise Richards as my therapist?

You can work with Denise Richards through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Denise Richards work with international clients?

Denise Richards does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Denise Richards cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches in online therapy and how they help

Denise Richards draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers empathetic support - this approach is helpful for strengthening self-understanding and building confidence. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured method that looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and helps people develop practical skills to manage anxiety, low mood and unhelpful patterns. Psychodynamic therapy is another element of her work, exploring how past experiences and unconscious patterns influence current relationships and reactions, which can bring deeper insight for issues that feel repetitive.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Denise aims to collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adapting techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective. The choice of approach is a shared decision that evolves with progress.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet - video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging - so people can attend sessions from different locations and around varied schedules. These options can make consistent support easier to maintain while still allowing for meaningful therapeutic work with registered professionals and therapists.

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