Denise Richardson, BACP
Denise Richardson is a counsellor with two decades of practice supporting people through depression, anxiety and life transitions.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
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About Denise
Denise Richardson is a counsellor with two decades of practice supporting people through depression, anxiety and life transitions. She listens first and helps people clarify what matters most to them. Sessions are practical and aimed at small, steady changes that make daily life easier.
Denise draws on a blend of well‑known therapies to match the approach to each person. She uses cognitive behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and acceptance-based methods to work with painful feelings.
Background and approach
Her style is collaborative and rooted in common sense rather than jargon. Her background includes a Bachelor in Psychology and a Master in International Medicine, and she has worked across cultural settings in the United Kingdom and abroad. That experience informs how she approaches cultural differences, caregiving stress and issues that arise in blended families.
In practice she helps people manage stress, deal with grief, improve self‑esteem and repair relationship communication. She also supports people facing addiction, separation or attachment concerns and those coping with ageing or caregiver burden. Denise offers supervision for other therapists and values a reflective, supportive learning environment.
Her way of working is to assess each person’s needs at the start, then agree the methods that fit best. The work tends to be steady, focused and aimed at realistic goals.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 55605 | 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
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Denise lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
She also draws on attachment‑based ideas to understand how past relationships shape current trust and intimacy problems. That approach helps when relationship patterns, abandonment fears or caregiving roles are causing distress. Choosing which approach to use is a joint process; the therapist will discuss goals, preferences and daily routines and then agree a plan that feels workable for the person.
Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text‑based messaging. Video calls let people use face‑to‑face conversation from a distance. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Live chat and messaging can be useful for brief check‑ins, written reflection or for fitting therapy into a busy day. These options make it easier to fit regular work on depression, anxiety and relationships into everyday life.
Frequently asked
What sorts of problems does Denise help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and grief, and with relationship and family‑related issues. Additional areas include self‑esteem, addiction concerns, caregiving stress and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She uses clear techniques from cognitive behavioural and acceptance approaches alongside emotionally focused and attachment‑based work.
How long has she been practising?
The biography records around 20 years of experience working as a therapist and coach across different settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a Bachelor in Psychology, a Master in International Medicine and is listed with BACP. She practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available for online work?
Denise offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text‑based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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