Denise Clarkson-James, BACP
Denise Clarkson-James is a counsellor with seven years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
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About Denise
Denise Clarkson-James is a counsellor with seven years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Denise offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk about difficult feelings and life problems.
She often focuses on stress and anxiety, along with relationship and family concerns. Trauma and abuse, depression and addictions are also areas she addresses. Denise listens for the patterns that make daily life harder and helps people notice small, workable changes.
Background and approach
Sessions are practical and conversational. She aims to build trust and to make room for thoughts and feelings that might feel painful to say aloud. Denise stresses collaboration - she works with each person to set goals and try methods that suit them.
Denise also supports people facing grief, eating and self-esteem issues, and sexual and identity questions. She pays attention to attachment, communication problems, and the strain that caregiving or blended family life can bring. Panic, social anxiety and feelings of isolation are included in her work.
Her approach combines clear listening with evidence-based therapeutic techniques. People can expect help thinking through choices, noticing unhelpful patterns, and practising new ways of coping. This style suits those wanting structured but empathetic support as they make changes.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 382149 | April 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Denise works with
Everything Denise lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Self esteem
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Denise treats therapy as a collaborative process and will help you decide which methods suit your goals and preferences. She adjusts pace and tools as you give feedback, so sessions stay relevant to your needs.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller interaction helps. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text messaging make it possible to check in between longer sessions or to work in short, flexible bursts. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, childcare and other commitments.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Denise help with?
She works with stress and anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression and addictions. Other focuses include grief, self-esteem, eating concerns and sexuality.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical, with an emphasis on listening and collaboration. She uses evidence-based techniques to help people try new coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Denise has seven years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relationship difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English only. She is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does she use?
Denise offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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