Dennis Gurr, BACP

Dennis Gurr is an independent counsellor and psychotherapist working in private practice who brings a blend of practical skills and reflective therapies to his work. He draws on a wide range of approaches including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, solution focused techniques, existential therapy, person centred work, psychodynamic ideas, creative counselling methods and coaching skills to tailor support to each person’s needs.

He emphasizes the core conditions that shape his practice - empathy, positive non-regard, honesty and a non-judgmental stance - creating an environment where clients can explore difficult topics at their own pace. Dennis adapts his methods to the issues presented, combining structured strategies like CBT with more exploratory, person-centred or existential conversations when helpful.

Dennis is accredited with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which represents a recognised professional body in the United Kingdom. His practice focuses on offering respectful, collaborative support that aims to help people develop clearer perspectives, make meaningful changes and cope more effectively with life challenges.

Approaches for online therapeutic support

Client-centred therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgmental space where the client is regarded as the expert on their own experience. This approach supports self-exploration, emotional processing and strengthening personal resources, and can be helpful for a wide range of concerns including low self-esteem, relationship issues and life transitions.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) offers practical, structured techniques to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours. It is often used to address stress, anxiety, depression and coping difficulties by teaching strategies for managing symptoms and testing new ways of responding.

Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people resolve ambivalence and find internal motivation for change. It can be particularly useful for addictions, behaviour change and when someone feels uncertain about next steps.

Dennis works collaboratively with clients to find the right mix of approaches based on individual needs, goals and preferences. He helps people explore options and tailors the therapeutic plan as trust and clarity develop.

Offering sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to connect across distances. These options provide flexibility in how sessions are paced and accessed, allowing people to choose the format that best supports their participation and continuity of care.