BACP, NCPS

Dennis Richards , BACP, NCPS

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Dennis

Dennis Richards is a UK-based psychotherapeutic counsellor with ten years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation. He combines practical strategies with an empathic, client-focused stance, helping people build confidence and find ways forward when life feels overwhelming. Dennis views each person as the expert in their own story and focuses on drawing out strengths that can support meaningful change.

He works with a wide range of presenting issues including depression, eating concerns, anger, career and life-purpose questions, chronic pain or illness, and process addictions. Dennis also has focused experience with relationship and identity matters such as abandonment, BDSM and alternative sex culture, and with emotions like guilt, shame and isolation. His approach is informed by established therapeutic methods and a belief that the therapeutic relationship itself is a key resource for healing.

Dennis holds professional credentials including BACP and NCPS - BACP indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and NCPS is a recognized counselling credential. He offers supportive, strengths-based counselling tailored to each person’s needs and encourages those taking the first step toward therapy as an important act of courage.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and resources, offering a non-judgmental space where the therapist listens deeply and supports self-directed growth. This approach is often helpful for issues like low self-esteem, life transitions, and building confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works with the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours to develop practical skills for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress. It uses structured techniques to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity; it is commonly used for post-traumatic stress and complex trauma responses.

Dennis approaches choice of method as a collaborative process - he will work with each person to identify which approaches or combinations fit their needs, goals and preferences. Finding the right therapeutic style is part of the work together, with adjustments made as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family and mobility needs, and they allow people to continue consistent care from different locations. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these formats to deliver meaningful, outcome-oriented support suited to each person's circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Dennis Richards have?

Dennis Richards has ten years of professional experience as a psychotherapeutic counsellor.

Is Dennis Richards a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credentials BACP and NCPS. BACP indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and NCPS is a professional counselling credential.

In which languages does Dennis Richards provide therapy?

Dennis provides therapy in English.

Where is Dennis Richards located?

Dennis is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Dennis Richards as my therapist?

You can work with Dennis through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dennis Richards work with international clients?

Yes, Dennis works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dennis Richards cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Eating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureChronic pain, illness, and disabilityDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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