Denise Clarke, NCPS

Denise Clarke is a therapist based in the United Kingdom who brings five years of professional experience to her practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, loss and depression, and also supports clients navigating family and relationship difficulties. Denise approaches each person as the expert of their own story, and she builds on the strengths clients already possess to find practical ways forward.

Clients can expect respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care that encourages autonomy and self-direction. Denise holds NCPS, a professional credential that reflects formal training and competency in counselling and psychological support. She offers a collaborative process and provides individualized treatment plans tailored to each person’s needs and goals.

Beginning therapy can feel challenging, and Denise aims to make that first step easier by offering steady support throughout the therapeutic journey. Her practice emphasizes nonjudgmental listening and practical solution-focused work so clients can address concerns and develop skills to cope with life changes and difficult emotions.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Denise works from several evidence-informed approaches to help people manage emotional and relational difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the person’s own goals and insights guide the work - this approach is helpful for building self-esteem, processing life transitions, and improving communication. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) explores the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical techniques to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and to improve coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns of relating that often develop in close relationships and helps people understand and reshape those patterns to build healthier connections and address issues like abandonment or intimacy concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Denise collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and will adapt methods so the work feels useful and relevant. The client’s experience and feedback help shape the plan.

Online therapy with Denise is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing for flexibility in scheduling and communication style. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, and they can be especially helpful for people balancing work, caregiving, or other commitments.