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Velma Dennis

Velma Dennis, BACP

United Kingdom

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BACP counsellor - Anger and stress support

  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Anger management

About Velma

Velma Dennis is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with seven years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, grief and loss, anger, and self-esteem struggles. Her practice focuses on practical ways to reduce tension and manage strong emotions.

Velma begins by listening to what is causing the most strain in day-to-day life. She helps people spot patterns that make anger and frustration worse. Sessions look at small, achievable steps rather than distant goals. This can include clearer communication, short coping strategies, and ways to reduce repeated triggers.

Her main clinical approach is Solution-Focused Therapy. That means the work concentrates on what is working now and how to build on it. Conversations aim to find realistic next steps people can try between meetings.

Velma also addresses related issues that often feed into anger, such as feelings of abandonment, guilt, shame, isolation, and problems at work. She helps people talk through grief, relationship breakdowns, and long-term health concerns in practical terms. The focus is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Sessions are carried out in English. People are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire before booking a first appointment. The subscription-based session model used by the service means billing can be cancelled at any time.

Solution-Focused approaches for online sessions

Solution-Focused Therapy focuses on small, practical changes that make daily life easier. It asks what is already working, then builds on those moments. This approach is useful for addressing anger, stress, workplace strain, and day-to-day worries by identifying clear next steps to try between sessions.

Work in sessions is collaborative. The therapist and client decide together which methods to try based on the person's goals and preferences. That means trying practical strategies first and adjusting them if they do not fit the person's situation.

The service uses a subscription billing model that can be cancelled at any time. The original biography does not state which online formats are used, so confirm available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. People often find that having sessions remotely helps them stick with practical tasks and test changes in real life between meetings.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she support?

She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, grief and loss, anger, and self-esteem issues. Additional areas include workplace problems, panic attacks, and social anxiety.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses a practical, goal-orientated approach focused on short-term, doable steps. The work highlights existing strengths and applies Solution-Focused Therapy methods.

How much experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience working with adults on emotional and interpersonal concerns.

What credentials and location apply?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

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