Dennis Gurr

• Stress and anxiety
• Cognitive behavioural
• Relationship issues

About Dennis

Dennis Gurr works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, and relationship and intimacy-related issues. He also supports people struggling with anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes and compassion fatigue. Dennis is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has six years' experience.

Dennis works from a person-centred starting point and uses a range of methods to suit what someone brings. Sessions involve listening, reflecting and helping people identify small, practical steps they can try between meetings. He aims to be straightforward and honest in conversations rather than use technical language.

His practice draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to look at patterns of thought and behaviour while also using existential perspectives to consider meaning, choice and responsibility. Motivational interviewing is used to help people find their own reasons for change and build momentum. Dennis says he values positive non-regard, honesty and non-judgemental conversation as central to how he works.

People come to him for both immediate concerns and longer standing issues. He can help with relationship difficulties such as communication and commitment issues, and with family-related themes like adoption, foster care and abandonment. He also addresses ageing and caregiver stress, body image and attachment issues.

Dennis has worked in a range of roles related to human relations and systems. That background informs a practical, conversational style that mixes talking with exercises or reflections people can use between sessions. To begin, clients follow the site process to match with a counsellor and arrange a first appointment.

Therapeutic approaches and remote working

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience, helping them find their own solutions through non-directive support. It is useful for building trusting conversations about feelings, relationships and life choices.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviours interact and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression and stress-related problems. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their goals and identify internal reasons for change, which can be helpful for addictions and making lasting behaviour shifts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dennis will discuss options and adapt methods based on the person's needs, goals and preferences, working together to decide what to try first.

Session arrangements should be confirmed before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Remote counselling can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer sessions that do not require video, while others choose longer video meetings for deeper conversation; the counsellor will help agree the most practical option for each situation.

Topics Dennis lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Depression
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Intimacy-related issues
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Adoption and foster care
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Avoidant personality
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Dependent personality
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Phobias
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Visually impaired
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Existential Therapy
• Imago Relationship Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Dennis

Does he work with anxiety and depression?

Yes. He supports people with anxiety, depression and related stress reactions through talking and practical steps.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses a person-centred approach alongside cognitive behavioural therapy, existential ideas and motivational interviewing.

How much experience does he have?

He has six years' experience working in roles across human relations and systems.

Is he a registered counsellor in the UK?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Does he offer sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm the current session options when booking, as formats are not detailed here.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start working with him?

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