Dennis Richards, BACP, NCPS
Dennis Richards is a counsellor with ten years of professional experience.
About Dennis
Dennis Richards is a counsellor with ten years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety and depression. He also supports those coping with addictions, trauma and low self-esteem.
Dennis believes people know their own stories best. He works alongside clients to build on existing strengths. Sessions are practical and straightforward, aimed at helping people find steps that fit their life.
His background includes work with a range of concerns from panic and phobias to issues around intimacy, desire and alternative sex culture.
Background and approach
He also helps people facing chronic pain, illness and disability, or isolation and life-purpose questions. This variety gives him experience with many common and complex problems. Dennis draws on approaches such as client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques and trauma-focused methods.
He uses what suits the person in front of him rather than a single fixed method. Conversations include goal-setting, coping strategies and ways to rethink unhelpful patterns. He holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and NCPS.
Sessions are offered in English and he sees clients across the United Kingdom and internationally. The emphasis is on clear, steady support that people can use in everyday life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 416684 | November 2026 |
| NCPS | DR00P05 | December 2025 |
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 Dennis works with
Everything Dennis lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Workplace issues
Approaches Dennis lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Hypnotherapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-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
Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour. It offers practical techniques for reducing anxiety, panic attacks and unhelpful thinking that keeps mood low. EMDR, or eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing, is another option used for trauma and post-traumatic stress and involves guided processing to reduce the intensity of upsetting memories.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss options, try different techniques and check what works best for the person's goals and preferences. That collaborative process means methods can change as progress is made.
Online sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging. Video is useful for a fuller conversation and face-to-face feel, while phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging can suit short check-ins, ongoing support and people who prefer written communication. These formats make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and travel.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Dennis often help with?
Dennis works with people facing stress, anxiety and depression. He also helps with addictions, trauma, self-esteem and career or life-purpose questions.
What is his style of therapy like?
He uses a straightforward, collaborative style that emphasises practical steps. Conversations focus on goals, coping skills and building on a person's existing strengths.
How much experience does he have?
The counsellor has ten years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns including panic, phobias and post-traumatic stress.
Which credentials and where is he based?
Dennis holds BACP and NCPS registration and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He 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. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start if I want to work with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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