Denis Bruce

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and EMDR
• Attachment work

About Denis

Denis Bruce helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, addiction issues, grief and intimacy-related concerns. He uses a collaborative, down-to-earth style and has 25 years of experience as a BACP psychotherapist.

He begins by listening to what is happening now and what the person wants to change. Sessions look at patterns that keep problems going and try practical ways to reduce distress. Denis combines talking therapy with structured tools when they suit the client.

His work draws on attachment-based ideas that look at how early relationships shape current difficulties. He also uses client-centred principles that keep the person’s experience central, cognitive behavioural techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behaviour, existential questions about meaning, and EMDR for processing disturbing memories.

Denis supports people dealing with specific issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care experiences, attachment problems, avoidant personality traits, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, codependency, commitment and control issues, divorce and separation, emptiness, first responder stress, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.

Practical matters such as sleep problems, parenting strain, career changes and coping with life transitions are also within his remit. He aims to help people develop clearer thinking, steadier moods and workable day-to-day strategies. Sessions are conducted in English and he works with clients in the United Kingdom and internationally.

To begin, a person selects the Talk to a counsellor online button, completes a short matching questionnaire and then schedules a first session.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Attachment-based therapy focuses on how early relationships influence current patterns of relating. It looks at trust, closeness and safety in relationships and can help with attachment issues, abandonment concerns and caregiver stress.

Client-centred therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens without directing, helping the person to reflect, clarify feelings and make their own choices. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) examines thoughts and behaviours and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety, improve sleep and change unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Denis will discuss different methods and agree on what to try based on your needs, goals and preferences. That decision is made together and can be reviewed as the work progresses.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around daily life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or avoiding the need to be on camera. Many people find online sessions help them keep continuity of care when living abroad or travelling, so practical arrangements can be shaped to suit everyday routines.

Topics Denis lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Addictions
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Compassion fatigue
• Abandonment
• Adoption and foster care
• Attachment issues
• Avoidant personality
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Emptiness
• First responder issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Narcissism
• Post-traumatic stress
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Somatization
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Existential Therapy
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Jungian Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Narrative Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Somatic Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy
• Systemic Therapy

Questions about Denis

Does he work with anxiety and stress?

Yes. He offers support for anxiety, stress and related problems such as panic, worry and burnout.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses attachment-based therapy, client-centred work, cognitive behavioural therapy, existential therapy and EMDR depending on the issue.

How long has he been practising?

He has 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.

Can I have sessions in English if I live abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats does he provide?

Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with him?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.