Dennis Gurr, BACP

Dennis Gurr is an independent counsellor and psychotherapist working in private practice in the United Kingdom, offering a calm and professional presence for people facing a wide range of life challenges. He brings experience across different roles and settings within human relations and systems, drawing on a broad mix of therapeutic methods to meet each person where they are.

Dennis integrates approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused techniques, Existential therapy, Person-Centred work, psychodynamic ideas, creative counselling methods and coaching skills to tailor sessions to individual needs. He emphasizes practical strategies alongside deeper exploration so that therapy can address both immediate concerns and longer standing patterns.

He holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and grounds his practice in core conditions of empathy, positive non-regard, honesty and a non-judgmental stance. These values shape a working environment aimed at clarity, respect and collaboration as clients navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem concerns, life transitions and related areas of difficulty.

Dennis works with national and international clients and offers flexible session options to suit different schedules and preferences.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

In his online work Dennis commonly draws on Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on providing a supportive, non-judgmental environment where the client leads the pace and direction of exploration - this approach is helpful for issues around self-esteem, relationship concerns and adjusting to life changes. CBT offers structured techniques to identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, making it useful for anxiety, depression and coping with stress. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused method that helps people find internal motivation for change and can be especially helpful for addictions and ambivalence about making life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dennis works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences. As with other licensed professionals and therapists, he adapts methods rather than applying a single formula, encouraging active input from the client throughout treatment.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to attend sessions from home or while travelling, support continuity when circumstances change, and allow the therapeutic work to proceed in ways that suit the individual’s life.