- Client-centred approach
- Practical CBT tools
- Trauma-informed support
About Dennis
Dennis Richards is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with ten years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, addiction, trauma and depression. He aims to make the first step easier and acknowledges the courage it takes to seek help.
Dennis works from a client-centred perspective, which means he starts by listening and getting to know each person's priorities. He combines that approach with practical techniques drawn from cognitive behavioural work to tackle unhelpful thoughts and patterns. He also uses trauma-focused approaches when past experiences continue to cause distress.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented when needed. Dennis helps people clarify what matters to them, break problems into manageable steps, and build on personal strengths. He uses short exercises and reflective discussion to support change between meetings.
Over his career he has supported people dealing with addictions, panic and phobias, chronic pain and life transitions such as midlife crisis or career change. He also offers help for those facing shame, guilt, isolation, or questions about identity and sexual expression.
Dennis holds BACP and NCPS credentials, which are listed as his professional registrations. He works in English and accepts clients from outside the UK. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to the published scheduling process.
How Dennis uses talking therapy online
Client-centred therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and experience. The counsellor listens carefully, reflects back what he hears, and helps the client decide what comes next. This approach suits people who want a respectful, paced space to clarify choices and feel heard.Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It uses practical exercises and simple experiments to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, low mood and certain addictions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used when past events continue to cause current distress; it involves recalling memories while following a therapist-guided procedure to reduce their intensity.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. Dennis will talk through different options and agree a plan based on a person’s needs, goals and preferences. He combines listening with practical steps so therapy feels relevant and manageable.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, cut travel time, and use shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow a mix of focused skill-building and reflective conversation that supports steady progress.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he support?
Dennis helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and trauma. He also supports concerns such as low self-esteem, eating difficulties, anger and career questions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centred approach that begins with listening to the person’s priorities. He blends that with practical tools from cognitive behavioural methods and trauma-focused work when relevant.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of professional counselling experience working with a range of concerns and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
He lists BACP and NCPS as his credentials and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not detailed in the biography.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are needed to get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.