Denise Richards, BACP
Denise Richards is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on helping people manage depression, anxiety and life stress.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
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About Denise
Denise Richards is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on helping people manage depression, anxiety and life stress. She uses a calm, steady approach so people can talk through what feels overwhelming. Denise aims to make sessions straightforward, with plain language and practical ways to cope day to day.
Her way of working mixes talking therapies to suit the person in front of her. She listens first and then chooses methods that fit your needs.
Background and approach
That might mean looking at how thoughts affect mood, reflecting on past patterns, or setting small goals to move forward. Denise holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling and is a BACP registered member.
Over six years she has worked in services supporting adults who survived childhood sexual abuse, people affected by domestic abuse, trafficked women, and disadvantaged young people, alongside independent practice work. Sessions often involve naming patterns of thinking and behaviour, noticing how past experiences influence the present, and trying out different coping strategies.
She helps people untangle strong emotions such as shame, grief or anger and build clearer steps for change. People come to Denise for many problems including relationship difficulties, parenting stress, eating issues, career questions and ageing or caregiver concerns. She works in a way that keeps things simple and practical so each person can take manageable steps toward feeling steadier.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 376728 | June 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
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Denise lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Denise will explore your needs, goals and preferences together with you and then suggest ways of working. This means trying methods, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as you go so the therapy fits your life.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls are good for a face-to-face feel, phone sessions use less bandwidth, live chat can suit short check-ins, and messaging lets you write when it fits your day. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and other commitments while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Denise help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, eating issues, parenting, self-esteem and career changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Denise works in a client-centred way and combines approaches including cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic ideas, plus solution-focused techniques to keep work practical and person-led.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of therapeutic experience working in charities and independent practice with a range of concerns and client situations.
What credentials and location are listed?
Denise holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling and is a BACP registered member based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does the cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; to start you complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
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