Denise Clarke, NCPS

Denise Clarke is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with NCPS listed after her name. She has five years of professional experience and works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression and trauma. She also helps with relationship and family concerns and supports people coping with life changes and longer-term conditions such as bipolar disorder and ADHD.

Her starting point is simple: clients know their own stories. She uses that knowledge to build a plan together and sets clear goals for each stage of work. Sessions focus on practical steps, talking through emotions, and finding ways to manage day-to-day pressures such as sleep problems, anger or low self-esteem.

Denise follows a client-centred way of working that encourages people to make choices about their care. She also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques and attachment-based ideas when they suit a person's needs. Mindfulness and trauma-focused approaches are included when relevant to the issue being addressed.

In sessions she aims to be respectful, compassionate and non-judgemental. She supports people who are dealing with caregiver strain, ageing and geriatric issues, chronic illness, and serious life transitions. The focus is on small, manageable changes rather than quick fixes.

Practical arrangements and a short treatment plan are agreed early on. Denise encourages people to take the lead and to use their own strengths as part of the work. International clients may be supported in English, and prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options before booking.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Denise commonly uses client-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy in her practice. Client-centred therapy involves a supportive, non-judgemental stance where the person leads the conversation and decisions. This approach helps when people need space to make sense of feelings and decide their own next steps. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and testing small behaviour changes to reduce symptoms such as anxiety, low mood or sleep problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Denise will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and pick techniques that fit those aims. That collaborative process means the plan can change as progress is made or new issues emerge.

Specific session formats are not listed here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make regular appointments easier to fit into busy lives, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to include practical exercises between sessions and to maintain continuity when life circumstances change.