Denise Clarkson-James

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse

About Denise

Denise Clarkson-James helps people work through stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, and the impact of trauma and abuse. She uses open, non-judgemental conversations to explore thoughts and feelings and to plan practical next steps. Denise is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has seven years of professional experience in the UK.

Her approach is straightforward and person-centred. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what a client wants to change. Denise listens for patterns in thinking and behaviour, and she helps clients try out different ways of coping and communicating.

She has worked with people facing depression, addiction and grief, and also supports those dealing with eating concerns, low self-esteem and issues around sexuality. Denise pays attention to attachment and how past relationships shape current ones, and she offers practical help with blended family issues, communication problems and separation.

Clients also bring concerns such as panic attacks, social anxiety, loneliness, guilt and shame, midlife questions and purpose. Denise outlines coping strategies and helps people practise new skills in sessions so they feel more able to manage day-to-day stresses.

Sessions are conducted in English and are based in the United Kingdom. Denise draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the client’s goals. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.

Therapeutic approaches used in online work

Denise draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts, emotions and behaviour. Cognitive-style approaches look at the links between thoughts and feelings and help people try different ways of thinking and responding; these can help with anxiety, panic and low mood. Attachment-informed work explores patterns from earlier relationships and how they affect current connections, useful for relationship difficulties and issues of trust and self-worth.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor and client will discuss goals, personal preferences and what has helped or not helped in the past. They use that conversation to shape which techniques to try and review what works over time.

The practical benefit of remote sessions is that they can be arranged to fit around daily life, which may make it easier to keep regular appointments. The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt sessions to focus on brief check-ins, longer weekly appointments or skill practice depending on what the client needs.

Topics Denise lists

• Stress and 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 and 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

Questions about Denise

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety, panic attacks and social anxiety are listed areas she helps people with.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses person-centred conversations and evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address thinking and behaviour patterns.

How long has she been practising?

She has seven years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.

Is she registered with a professional body?

Yes. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she take clients outside the UK?

No. She does not accept international clients at this time.

What are the session formats?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.