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Dennis Richards, BACP, NCPS

Dennis Richards is a psychotherapeutic counsellor based in the United Kingdom with ten years of clinical experience.

About Dennis

Dennis Richards is a psychotherapeutic counsellor based in the United Kingdom with ten years of clinical experience. He supports people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, low self-esteem, depression and related concerns. He works in a straightforward, respectful way and treats each person as the expert in their own story.

Dennis uses talking and practical strategies to help people make small changes that add up. He listens first, then helps clients set clear, achievable goals.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on what matters most to the person and on steps they can use between appointments. He draws on client-centred work to build trust and to follow the client’s pace. Cognitive behavioural techniques are offered to spot unhelpful thinking and to practise new responses.

He also uses EMDR and trauma-focused ideas when past events are getting in the way of present life. Dennis has an interest in addiction, including drug and alcohol problems and process addictions such as gambling or pornography. He also works with issues around abandonment, shame and relationship needs, including alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink.

People often come to him for help with life transitions, career stress, panic attacks, chronic illness or money worries. He aims to be direct, calm and practical in sessions, helping people find clearer ways forward and rebuild confidence.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	416684	November 2026
NCPS	DR00P05	December 2025

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Dennis lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Eating disorders
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coaching
Abandonment
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Drug and alcohol addiction
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania
Workplace issues

Ways of working Dennis names

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How Dennis blends therapy approaches online

Client-centred therapy is focused on understanding each person’s experience and following their pace. It involves open listening, reflecting what has been said, and helping people make choices that feel right for them. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful habits and reduce anxiety or low mood. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is used for distress linked to past events and involves guided processing to reduce the intensity of painful memories.

Dennis will work with clients to find the right mix of approaches. He talks with each person about their goals and preferences, then adapts techniques to fit their needs. The choice of method is collaborative and may change as therapy progresses.

Online work is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into life. Video calls recreate a face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can suit those who prefer not to be on camera, chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and messaging lets people work in shorter bursts across the week. These options make it simpler to access therapy from different places and at different times.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

Dennis supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and a range of addiction concerns. He also works with issues like low self-esteem, anger, eating problems, panic and phobias.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He works in a client-centred way, listening first and following the person’s pace. He mixes practical techniques with reflective conversation to help people make real changes.

What experience does he have?

He has ten years of professional experience supporting people with stress, addictions, trauma and motivation concerns.

What credentials and where is he based?

Dennis lists BACP and NCPS as his professional credentials and practises from the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or countries?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What should I do to begin working with him?

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