Dennis Gurr

BACP

United Kingdom

Experienced counsellor focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials

BACP

Registration

BACP, United Kingdom / 397248

Experience

6 years

Languages

English

Location

United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

1. • Motivation focused
   • Client-centred care
   • Practical tools

   About Dennis

   Dennis Gurr is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, anger, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. He also supports those facing compassion fatigue, ADHD and a range of related issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns and caregiving stress.

   Dennis brings six years of practice experience to his work and holds BACP registration, which is shown as BACP. He follows core professional values of empathy, honest feedback and a non-judgemental stance in sessions. Conversations are intended to be straightforward and respectful, with space for people to set their own pace.

   His approach mixes client-centred listening with practical, action-focused methods. That can mean using motivational interviewing to explore readiness for change, or cognitive behavioural techniques to spot and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Dennis also draws on existential ideas and relationship-focused methods when those fit a person's goals.

   In sessions he aims to match methods to what the person wants to work on. Some people come for short-term help with a specific problem. Others want a longer conversation about meaning, relationships or past experiences. The therapist uses creative counselling techniques and coaching skills where these seem useful.

   People can expect clear, down-to-earth conversation about practical next steps. Dennis encourages clients to name their goals and to try things between sessions. This helps make progress feel tangible and relevant to everyday life.

2. How approaches and online sessions can work together

   Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people explore their willingness to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to support small, realistic steps forward and is often useful when someone feels stuck or unsure what they want to do next.
   
   Client-Centred Therapy centres on listening and empathy. The therapist offers acceptance and understanding so a person can think clearly about their own goals and values. This approach helps with emotional support, building self-esteem and making sense of difficult experiences.
   
   Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It teaches practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and to develop new coping habits, which can help with anxiety, low mood and stress management.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Dennis will work collaboratively to choose or combine methods based on a person's concerns, goals and preferences. That means trying things, checking in about what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
   
   Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow people to meet from different locations. Different ways of meeting also suit different needs - for instance a quick phone check-in can be useful when time is limited, while video talks allow face-to-face conversation when that matters.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

   Also works with

   Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyImago Relationship TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   6+ years

   Listed in

   United Kingdom

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does this counsellor help with?

   Dennis works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy difficulties, anger, low self-esteem and coping with life changes.

   How would he describe his style in sessions?

   He aims for empathic, honest and non-judgemental conversations that let people set the pace. Sessions blend listening with practical steps to help people move forward.

   What is his professional background?

   He has six years of experience working in human relations and systems roles and in private practice as a counsellor and psychotherapist.

   What credential does he hold and where is he based?

   He is registered with BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.

   Which languages are sessions offered in?

   Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

   What session formats are available?

   Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography and may vary.

   How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

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

   How do I begin working with him?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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