Dennis Richards, BACP, NCPS

Dennis Richards is an accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 10 years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress and anxiety, addiction issues, trauma and abuse, low motivation, self-esteem challenges, and difficulties with confidence, offering a steady, empathic presence as clients explore change.

He approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective and treats each person as the expert in their own life story, helping them draw on existing resources to address what is holding them back. Dennis combines practical techniques with a supportive therapeutic relationship to help clients build coping skills and greater self-understanding.

Dennis holds BACP and NCPS credentials, which represent recognised professional counselling registrations. He accepts international clients and offers a range of ways to engage, helping people find an approach that fits their circumstances and goals. He recognises that beginning therapy takes courage and aims to make the first steps as straightforward and respectful as possible.

Therapeutic approaches available online

Dennis draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the pace and focus of work. This approach supports people dealing with stress, self-esteem issues, life transitions, and the emotional impact of trauma by helping them explore their own values and strengths.

He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is often applied to anxiety, panic, depression, and many forms of addictive behavior because it offers practical tools for managing symptoms and building coping strategies.

Dennis is trained in EMDR, a therapy used with trauma and post-traumatic stress that aims to reduce the intensity of distressing memories and associated reactions. When appropriate, he integrates EMDR with other approaches to address trauma-related difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dennis works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. He helps clients experiment and adjust over time so the work feels suited to them.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, mobility limits, or different time zones. This combination of accessible formats and tailored approaches helps people connect with a registered professional in ways that suit their life.