Dennis Gurr, BACP

Dennis Gurr is a counsellor and psychotherapist working in private practice in the United Kingdom. He has six years of experience helping people who are coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and depression. He also supports those dealing with relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem and life changes, and he lists ADHD and compassion fatigue among his focus areas.

Dennis works from a person-centred outlook that emphasises empathy, honesty and non-judgement. He aims to create a calm space where people can talk through what matters to them. Sessions tend to be practical and conversational, with attention to everyday thoughts and habits that shape mood and behaviour.

He draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing alongside existential and psychodynamic ideas. That means he may look at unhelpful thought patterns, help people set meaningful goals, and consider broader life meaning and relationships. Creative counselling techniques and coaching skills are sometimes used to vary the work.

Dennis describes his core conditions as empathy, positive non-regard, honesty and non-judgement. Those values guide how he listens and responds during sessions. He aims to help people identify small, achievable changes and build coping strategies that fit their daily life.

People interested in practical support for thoughts and everyday habits can expect a straightforward, conversational approach. Dennis invites clients to explore what is causing distress and to try out approaches that might ease day-to-day difficulties.

Approaches that translate to online work

This counsellor uses Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in ways that adapt well to remote sessions. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening with empathy and helping people find their own solutions, which can work in conversation over video or phone. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at thought patterns and practical strategies to change habits and mood, which often involves homework and short exercises between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dennis will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and together decide what methods to try. That collaborative choice helps tailor sessions so they feel useful and manageable for day-to-day life.

Please check which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, cut travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit clients who prefer to work from a familiar setting or who need flexibility around work and caring responsibilities.