Denise Richardson

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Grief and bereavement

About Denise

Denise Richardson works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem and life changes, and uses approaches she lists such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. She is a BACP member and has around 20 years' experience as a counsellor.

Denise meets people who are dealing with loss, separation and family strain. She supports those coping with sleep and eating problems, addiction issues, feelings of emptiness and attachment difficulties. Sessions also cover parenting pressures, caregiver stress and work or career concerns.

Her way of working is practical and collaborative. She starts by assessing each person and choosing approaches that fit their situation. Sessions include talking through problems, noticing patterns, and trying different strategies in everyday life.

Denise draws on several therapeutic models. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take small steps towards them. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. Emotionally-Focused Therapy supports understanding and shifting strong emotions in close relationships.

She also brings experience with attachment-based ideas and client-centred practice, which focus on relationships and the counselling relationship itself. Denise provides clinical supervision for other therapists and works with cross-cultural issues, reflecting time spent living between the United Kingdom and Italy.

Her professional background includes a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s in international medicine, and she has continued professional development across psychotherapy and coaching methods.

How her approaches are used in online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, decide what matters to them and take small, values-led actions. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and life changes.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting links between thoughts, feelings and actions, and trying practical techniques to change patterns that cause distress. It is commonly helpful for anxiety, sleep problems and depression.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on understanding strong emotions in relationships and finding new ways of communicating and responding to each other. It suits people who want to work on intimacy-related issues and relationship patterns.

Finding the best way of working is part of the process. Denise will help to identify which approach or combination fits the client’s goals and preferences, and she will discuss this with the client so they make decisions together.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use a range of approaches to suit practical constraints and day-to-day life, and Denise will suggest ways to make sessions work around schedules and commitments.

Topics Denise lists

• Stress and 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 and 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

Ways of working

• 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

Questions about Denise

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and panic attacks are listed among her core concerns and she uses approaches such as CBT and ACT to work with these issues.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and client-centred and attachment-based ideas.

What experience does she have?

She has around 20 years' experience as a counsellor and has continued professional development across psychotherapy and coaching approaches.

Is she registered with any professional body in the UK?

She is a member of the BACP, as stated in her profile.

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats does she offer?

The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start counselling with her?

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