Denise Richardson , BACP

Denise Richardson is a UK-based therapist with two decades of clinical experience who combines formal training and international perspective to support people through change. She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master’s degree in international medicine, and she has continued to expand her skills in psychology, therapy, and coaching throughout her professional career. Denise evaluates each case carefully at the outset, matching people with therapeutic approaches that best suit their needs and circumstances.

She draws on evidence-informed methods and places strong value on the therapist-patient relationship as a foundation for meaningful progress. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, intimacy-related challenges, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting, and coping with life transitions. Denise also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency, caregiving stress, and substance misuse.

In addition to direct client work, Denise provides clinical supervision and mentorship to other therapists, fostering a culture of care and professional growth. She integrates multiple therapeutic perspectives to offer practical, client-centered support aimed at sustainable results.

Evidence-based approaches for online support

Denise uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice unhelpful patterns, clarify personal values, and take committed action toward a more meaningful life. ACT can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and getting unstuck when avoidance or worry interferes with daily living.

Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses. This approach can support work on intimacy-related issues, relationship conflict, grief, and attachment concerns by helping clients build more secure ways of relating.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that maintain distress. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating issues, and many everyday stressors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Denise collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Denise is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility limitations. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions and access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations when in-person visits are not practical.