Denise Richardson, BACP

Denise Richardson helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, loss or big life changes. She is named Denise Richardson and works from a background in psychology and international medicine. She aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for people looking for clearer direction and better coping skills.

She trained in psychology and completed a Masters in International Medicine. Denise brings around 20 years of experience as a counsellor and coach, and she has continued to develop her therapy skills over time. She values the relationship with each person and starts by assessing what approach will suit them best.

Her practice focuses on common concerns such as depression, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem and issues around intimacy. She also works with worries about eating and sleeping, parenting stresses and the impact of trauma and abuse. Additional interests include abandonment, attachment issues, codependency and problems with communication and control.

Denise uses several therapeutic approaches to suit different needs, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based methods, Client-Centred work, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. She also offers coaching and clinical supervision for other therapists.

She practises in the United Kingdom and conducts an initial evaluation to match people with a suitable way of working. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer understanding of patterns, and building everyday coping strategies to help people move forward.

How key approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and aims to create safer ways of relating, which can help with intimacy, abandonment and trust issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose or adapt methods that fit the person's goals, needs and comfort. Sessions can blend different techniques so that practical skills and deeper emotional work happen together.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow short check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to use mind-based exercises, structured worksheets and conversational therapy in the same appointment, helping people practise skills between meetings.