Denise Clarkson-James, BACP
Denise Clarkson-James is a counsellor with seven years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
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About Denise
Denise Clarkson-James is a counsellor with seven years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety and depression, and supports those coping with trauma, abuse and grief. Denise also helps with relationship and family concerns and with issues around addiction and self-esteem.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She aims to create an open atmosphere where clients can talk about their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on finding steps that feel achievable day to day. Denise has worked across a range of common concerns including attachment difficulties, blended family issues and caregiver stress. She also addresses communication problems, separation and divorce, and feelings of guilt or shame.
Men’s issues, midlife transitions and questions about sexuality are included among her focus areas. She offers help for anxiety related problems such as panic attacks and social phobia, and for struggles with eating, addiction and isolation. Denise pays attention to life purpose and self-love as part of building longer term wellbeing.
Her manner is supportive and encouraging while remaining practical. To begin, she works with each person to set clear, realistic goals and to identify small changes that can make daily life easier. The work is collaborative and paced according to what the client needs.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 382149 | April 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Denise works with
Everything Denise lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Self esteem
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Online support
Another approach concentrates on emotional processing and safety in relationships. It helps people understand attachment patterns, work through trauma and repair communication habits that cause repeated conflict. This work can support people dealing with grief, family tensions and relationship strain.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful, try methods that fit the person’s priorities, and adapt as goals change. The client’s preferences and life situation guide the choice of techniques.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a closer face-to-face feel, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging suit shorter check-ins and people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or busy schedules and to keep regular contact between sessions.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Denise commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety and depression, and supports those dealing with trauma, abuse and grief. Relationship and family difficulties, addictions and self-esteem are also within her focus.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is conversational and practical, with an emphasis on creating an open, non-judgemental space. Sessions focus on small, achievable steps that match what the person wants to change.
How much experience does she have?
Denise has seven years of professional experience working with a range of common mental health and relationship concerns in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP registration and provides services from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She works online using video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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