Counsellor profile
Dennis Gurr, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 6 years of experience
Counsellor for anxiety, trauma and relationship issues
Continue with DennisAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (397248)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Dennis supplied to BetterHelp.
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Dennis
BACP. 6 years of experience. Dennis Gurr is a counsellor and psychotherapist working in private practice in the United Kingdom. He helps people with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression and trauma-related concerns. He also works with relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue and ADHD.
Dennis uses a mix of approaches in sessions. He draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) alongside Existential ideas and Motivational Interviewing. He also uses Imago Relationship Therapy and psychodynamic perspectives when useful. Sessions involve talking through current problems, clarifying what matters most and trying practical ways to change patterns that cause distress.
His style emphasises honest, non-judgemental conversation and respect for the client's experience. That means asking direct questions, reflecting what is said and testing new ways of responding outside sessions. He may introduce exercises from CBT or motivational interviewing to support short-term goals.
Dennis also brings experience from different roles in human relations and systems work. That background informs how he notices patterns in relationships and life stages, such as adoption, caregiving, ageing and separation. He pays attention to attachment, dependency and communication issues.
People who want to begin are invited to describe their main concerns and practical goals. Sessions look at what has worked before and what can change now. The counsellor aims to agree realistic next steps together.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the client's experience and personal perspective, using attentive listening and reflection to help people clarify their feelings and make choices. It is often used for issues such as low self-esteem, grief and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and tests small changes to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. It works well for stress, anxiety and practical coping skills.
Motivational Interviewing supports people who are facing change, such as addictions or ambivalence about behaviour. It uses conversational techniques to strengthen motivation and set achievable goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit the client's needs, goals and preferences. That means checking progress and adjusting techniques if something is not helpful.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, reduce travel time and provide a consistent weekly check-in. Different formats can also suit quieter audio-only check-ins or visually focused sessions depending on practical needs.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
Dennis works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. He also supports people with relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger and self-esteem problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses an open, non-judgemental conversational style that combines listening with practical techniques. Sessions can include reflection, direct questioning and exercises from CBT and motivational approaches.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of experience working in counselling and psychotherapy roles. That includes work across different human relations and systems settings.
Is he registered with a professional body and where is he based?
He is listed with BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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