Denise Kerr, BACP

Denise Kerr is an integrative psychotherapist who tailors her practice to each person's individual needs, offering a compassionate space to explore emotional challenges and personal development. With a background in psychology and counselling, she combines practical therapeutic tools to support clients dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem and mood concerns.

She trained academically with a BSc in Psychology and an MA in Psychotherapy and Counselling from Regent's University London, and developed early clinical experience through roles with the charity Mind as a centre worker and befriender. Additional training in counselling and listening skills at WPF Therapy and a foundation in psychotherapy at Regent's University shaped her integrative approach to therapy.

Denise has 15 years of experience working across a range of issues including trauma and abuse, parenting and family dynamics, career and workplace stress, and separation or divorce. She adapts methods from attachment-based, client-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches to meet individual preferences and goals, supporting clients through bereavement, personal growth and coaching work.

She is registered with BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and offers therapy that focuses on understanding each person as unique while helping them progress with practical and emotional support.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Denise draws on attachment-based work to explore how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust - this approach helps when difficulties with abandonment, attachment issues or relationship struggles are present. She also uses client-centred therapy which focuses on creating a warm, empathetic therapeutic relationship so clients can express themselves and find their own solutions to issues like low self-esteem, grief or life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, making it useful for managing anxiety, depression, phobias and stress-related problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Denise works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. Together they review progress and adjust the plan so therapy remains aligned with the client’s priorities.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging - so clients can access support from home or while managing busy schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions around work or family commitments, and continue therapy when travel or location would otherwise be a barrier.