Dennis Gurr , BACP

Dennis Gurr is an independent counsellor and psychotherapist practising in private practice. He brings knowledge and experience from a range of roles and settings within human relations and systems, and he adapts his work to the circumstances and goals presented by each individual.

His approach draws on a variety of modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, solution-focused techniques, existential therapy, person-centred practice, psychodynamic work, creative counselling methods and coaching skills. This flexibility allows him to combine practical, insight-oriented and creative strategies to address the issues a client brings.

Dennis adheres to core conditions that underpin his work - empathy, positive non-regard, honesty and a non-judgmental stance - aiming to create a respectful and accepting therapeutic environment. He holds the BACP credential (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), which reflects his professional affiliation and training background.

Therapeutic approaches for effective online care

Dennis integrates client-centred therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to support people in online sessions. Client-centred therapy emphasizes empathic listening and respect for the client’s own capacity for growth - it is useful for building self-awareness, improving relationships and addressing personal concerns. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, stress and coping with life changes.

He also uses motivational interviewing to help people resolve ambivalence and find internal motivation for change, which can be especially helpful for issues like addictions or lifestyle transitions. Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Dennis works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences rather than applying a single model.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier for people to access licensed professionals from different locations, fit sessions around daily life and continue work between meetings. In Dennis’s practice, online formats are used to maintain continuity, adapt to practical constraints and support steady progress with a therapist-centered plan.