Denis Bruce, BACP
Experienced BACP therapist for life challenges
- 25 years experience
- Stress and anxiety specialist
- Online sessions offered
About Denis Bruce
Denis Bruce is a BACP-accredited psychotherapist with 25 years of professional experience supporting people through anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, addictions, grief, and other challenging life events. He works with clients facing stress, burnout, parenting and career pressures, intimacy-related concerns, sleep problems, and compassion fatigue, as well as more specific issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency, chronic illness, and first responder stress. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom, and reflects his commitment to recognised professional standards.
Denis offers a grounded, non-judgmental, and collaborative style of therapy that aims to create a trusting connection as the foundation for therapeutic work. He draws on a range of evidence-informed methods, including attachment-based approaches, client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, existential perspectives, and EMDR, tailoring the mix to each person’s needs. Initial sessions focus on understanding what is happening now, identifying recurrent patterns, and agreeing practical steps and longer-term aims. He can work in a structured, goal-focused way or provide a reflective space for processing feelings at a gentler pace.
Clients often describe him as warm, thoughtful, and calm. Denis’s role is to help people reconnect with their own resources, explore options, and build new strategies that support lasting change and a greater sense of balance and confidence.
Denis offers a grounded, non-judgmental, and collaborative style of therapy that aims to create a trusting connection as the foundation for therapeutic work. He draws on a range of evidence-informed methods, including attachment-based approaches, client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, existential perspectives, and EMDR, tailoring the mix to each person’s needs. Initial sessions focus on understanding what is happening now, identifying recurrent patterns, and agreeing practical steps and longer-term aims. He can work in a structured, goal-focused way or provide a reflective space for processing feelings at a gentler pace.
Clients often describe him as warm, thoughtful, and calm. Denis’s role is to help people reconnect with their own resources, explore options, and build new strategies that support lasting change and a greater sense of balance and confidence.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisNarcissismPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Denis Bruce have?
Denis Bruce has 25 years of experience.
Is Denis Bruce a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the BACP credential, which is the professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.
In which languages does Denis Bruce provide therapy?
Denis Bruce provides therapy in English.
Where is Denis Bruce located?
Denis Bruce is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Denis Bruce as my therapist?
You can work with Denis Bruce through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Denis Bruce work with international clients?
Yes, Denis Bruce works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Denis Bruce cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Denis integrates several approaches to suit different concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and helps people address difficulties in trust, intimacy, and abandonment issues by building safer relational habits. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship that prioritizes the client’s own pace and perspective, useful for self-esteem, grief, and transitions where feeling heard is essential. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change routine patterns that maintain problems.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Denis works with clients to identify goals, test different methods, and adjust the plan based on what fits each person’s needs, preferences, and life context. This shared exploration helps determine whether a more structured skills focus or a reflective relational approach will be most helpful.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone, plus live chat and text-based messaging, allow therapy to fit around work, family, and location. For many people, remote options make it easier to access licensed professionals and maintain continuity of care while balancing daily commitments.