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Denise Richardson, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 20 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Self esteem Depression

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Denise Richardson works with adults who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or relationship strain. She is straightforward and calm in sessions, helping people name what’s happening and find steps that make life more manageable. Denise holds BACP accreditation and has two decades of experience in therapy and coaching.

She begins by looking at each person’s situation to match the approach to their needs. Sessions focus on practical tools and clearer thinking, with space to process feelings about loss, change or difficult relationships.

Background and approach

Denise draws on several evidence-based methods to tailor each plan. Her background includes work in psychology and international medicine alongside long experience in therapy and coaching. That mix informs her interest in cultural factors and how life transitions affect wellbeing.

She also offers clinical supervision to other therapists, supporting their professional development. In practice she uses approaches that encourage acceptance, clearer thinking and stronger emotional connection. Work might include learning new ways to manage distress, improving communication, or addressing patterns that keep a person stuck.

Coaching-style conversations are used where a client wants practical forward movement. Denise offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat and text messaging to suit different needs. Appointments are organised through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

Sessions are conducted in English and are based in the United Kingdom.

Evidence-based approaches and online sessions

Denise commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting driven by them, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at unhelpful thinking patterns and builds practical strategies to change them. She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early and close relationships influence current patterns and emotional responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Denise will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, then agree a plan together. Sessions can blend methods and adapt over time so the client and therapist can see what fits best.

Online therapy is offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video is useful for a full conversation and visual cues, phone works well when bandwidth is low, live chat allows quicker check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping the focus on practical change and emotional clarity.

What concerns does Denise support?

She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, trauma and coping with life changes.

What style of therapy can I expect?

Work is practical and collaborative, mixing acceptance, attachment-focused and client-centred methods with cognitive techniques and emotionally focused work as needed.

How much experience does she have?

Denise has around 20 years of experience in therapy and coaching, including work that considers cultural and international factors in wellbeing.

What credentials and region apply to her practice?

She is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to provide different ways to connect.

How does cost work for sessions?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Denise?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 20 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Denise Richardson, BACP

Background and approach

Evidence-based approaches and online sessions

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety