Dennis Richards, BACP, NCPS

Dennis Richards offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction or low self‑esteem. He keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters most to each person. Dennis encourages clients to use their own strengths while trying new ways of coping and making changes.

Dennis has worked as an accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor in the United Kingdom for 10 years. He has supported people with depression, panic attacks, phobias and issues arising from trauma and abuse. He also helps with addiction concerns including drug and alcohol problems and process addictions such as gambling or compulsive behaviours.

His practice addresses a wide range of life concerns, from anger and chronic pain to questions about career, money and life purpose. He offers support for people exploring alternative sex cultures, and for those dealing with guilt, shame or isolation. Sessions are intended to be practical and goal oriented while respecting each person’s own pace.

Dennis draws on approaches such as client‑centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques, EMDR and solution‑focused methods. He uses hypnotherapy where appropriate. He moves between these methods to suit what each person brings to the room.

He works in English and accepts international clients. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then book sessions according to the therapist’s schedule.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Client‑centred therapy focuses on the person and their own goals. The therapist listens, reflects and helps people find their own answers, which can fit well into remote sessions because it relies on conversation and shared understanding.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical strategies for change. It is useful for anxiety, panic, phobias and mood problems and can be delivered through structured conversations and short exercises during online meetings.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is used for distress following trauma. It involves guided recall and bilateral stimulation and can be adapted for online work with careful planning and pacing.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that suit a client’s needs, goals and preferences. Sessions can change over time as progress is made or new problems arise.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. Online work can make it easier to attend when living abroad or moving between locations, but confirming the exact session formats before booking is important. Registered or accredited professionals can explain how they run sessions and what to expect during the first meeting.