Denise Kerr, BACP
Denise Kerr draws on 15 years' experience to help people manage emotional challenges and grow through difficult times.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
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About Denise
Denise Kerr draws on 15 years' experience to help people manage emotional challenges and grow through difficult times. She combines her psychology background with psychotherapy training to tailor sessions to each person's needs. Denise offers straightforward support for issues such as anxiety, low mood, stress and relationship concerns.
She explains things clearly and focuses on practical next steps people can try between sessions. Denise trained in psychology and completed a Master of Arts in Psychotherapy and Counselling.
Background and approach
She also studied counselling and listening skills and a foundation in psychotherapy, building a broad base of approaches to draw on. Her BACP accreditation is listed as BACP, which indicates professional registration. In sessions she uses an integrative style that adapts to what the client needs.
That can mean looking at past patterns that affect current feelings, working on the way thoughts influence mood, or focusing on attachment and emotional connection. The aim is to make therapy relevant and manageable for everyday life. People come to Denise for many concerns including grief and bereavement, parenting strain, workplace stress, anger and communication problems.
She also supports those facing separation, abandonment issues and social anxiety. Her approach is practical, patient and aimed at helping people build stronger coping skills. Denise works with people in the United Kingdom and is able to take international clients in English.
Sessions are offered in a range of online formats so people can choose what fits their routine and comfort.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 373207 | November 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
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Mood disorders
- Phobias
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Denise lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and supporting people to find their own solutions. This approach is useful when someone needs a calm, non-judgemental space to talk things through and build self-trust.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Denise will talk about goals and preferences, try different ways of working and check in regularly to see what helps. Together the therapist and client shape a plan that fits the issue and the person's day-to-day life.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions suit shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to keep a therapeutic thread between sessions and to get support without scheduling a full call. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting and other commitments while keeping the focus on progress and usable strategies.
Frequently asked
What types of problems does Denise help with?
She supports people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, self-esteem and workplace concerns, among other areas listed in her specialities.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Denise uses an integrative, client-centred style that adapts to each person. She combines emotional, cognitive and attachment-focused ideas to suit practical goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings, plus earlier volunteering experience that informed her interest in mental health.
What professional credentials does she hold and where is she based?
Her listed credential is BACP. She works from the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Denise offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to allow different ways of meeting for therapy.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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