Denise Richards, BACP

Denise Richards is an integrative counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, eating concerns, parenting challenges, self-esteem issues, career questions and life changes. She combines humanistic and integrative training to create a tailored approach that meets each person where they are, helping them explore emotions, thoughts and behavioural patterns that affect daily life. Denise guides clients through gentle exploration of past and present experiences to identify underlying feelings, memories and recurring patterns, and she collaborates with them to understand how these influences shape current choices and relationships.

Her training includes a Post-Graduate Diploma, a Diploma and a Certificate in Humanistic Integrative Counselling, and she is a registered member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. In addition, Denise has completed developmental courses in areas such as cognitive behavioural therapy, psychodynamics and psychopathology, time-limited counselling, work with children and young people, and specialised training addressing road traffic victims.

Denise has worked in a range of therapeutic settings, including services for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, support for survivors of trafficking and domestic abuse, low-cost counselling services for general mental health concerns, youth and school-based counselling, and private practice. This breadth of experience informs a compassionate, nonjudgmental style that emphasizes safety, partnership and practical steps toward being the best version of oneself.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Denise offers a blend of client-centered and cognitive behavioural therapy approaches when working online. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens deeply and helps clients explore their feelings and values; this approach is often useful for building self-awareness, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, depression and stress-related symptoms.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Denise works with each person to assess needs, goals and personal preferences, and she adapts methods over time so the work feels relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Denise is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, access support from home, and maintain continuity of care even when routines change.