Dennis Richards, BACP, NCPS
Dennis Richards offers straightforward, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction or low mood.
About Dennis
Dennis Richards offers straightforward, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction or low mood. He writes simply and listens carefully so clients can talk through what matters. He aims to help people build confidence, find purpose and manage difficult feelings one step at a time.
Dennis has ten years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and works from a belief that clients are the experts in their own lives.
Background and approach
He uses that perspective to shape short-term goals and longer-term plans. Sessions focus on what the client wants to change and on small, doable steps to get there. His work covers a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, panic attacks, phobias, eating issues, chronic pain and process addictions such as gambling or porn.
He also helps people with relationship loss, feelings of shame or guilt, midlife questions and career uncertainty. Practical coping skills are balanced with space to process painful experiences. Dennis draws on several approaches to tailor the work to each person.
That can mean talking through thoughts and behaviours, using structured problem-solving, or working specifically on trauma responses. He also offers hypnotherapy and solution-focused techniques when these fit the client's goals. People who prefer a calm, respectful pace tend to do well with him.
He supports international clients and runs sessions in English. To begin, clients use the site matching steps to book sessions that suit their lives.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 416684 | November 2026 |
| NCPS | DR00P05 | December 2025 |
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 Dennis works with
Everything Dennis lists, 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
Approaches Dennis lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Hypnotherapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused 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
He also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for people who want focused trauma work. EMDR aims to reduce the intensity of distressing memories and the reactions they trigger through structured processing techniques.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. He will discuss options with each person and together they will choose methods that fit their goals, needs and preferences. That collaborative decision helps shape session length, focus and pacing.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and learning practical skills. Phone work can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, written reflection and people who prefer typing. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to continue work when travel or location would otherwise be a barrier.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Dennis work with?
Dennis helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, low self-esteem and depression. He also supports issues such as eating difficulties, anger, chronic pain and process addictions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He takes a client-centred approach and blends practical techniques with time to process problems. Sessions aim to set clear goals and build small, manageable steps forward.
How much professional experience does he have?
Dennis has ten years of professional experience working with a broad range of mental health and wellbeing concerns in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and base location are listed?
He is listed with BACP and NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits them.
How are sessions paid for and what are the costs?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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