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Velma Dennis, BACP

Practical support for anxiety and stress

7 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Velma

Velma Dennis is a counsellor with seven years' experience who helps people facing stress and anxiety. She also supports those dealing with family issues, grief, anger and low self-esteem. Her approach is straightforward and practical, aimed at helping people manage day-to-day struggles.

She creates a calm space where clients can talk openly about their thoughts and feelings without judgement. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on small steps that can make life feel easier.

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Background and approach

Sessions are led by the client’s priorities and move at a comfortable pace. Velma uses Solution-Focused Therapy to identify strengths and workable solutions. This approach looks for what is already going well and builds on it.

It is useful for worries such as panic attacks, social anxiety, workplace stress and relationship tensions. Her work also covers issues like abandonment, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, jealousy and prejudice-related distress. Velma aims to help people find clearer thinking and steadier emotional ground.

People who prefer practical, goal-directed conversations often find this style helpful. Velma offers sessions that fit different schedules and needs, with a focus on small, achievable changes that add up over time.

Solution-Focused work online and practical session options

Solution-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying what is already working and building small, practical steps from there. It helps people who want to reduce anxiety, manage panic attacks and find clearer ways of coping with everyday stress. The therapist asks about goals and past successes to map out short-term changes.

Sessions also centre on calm, goal-directed conversation rather than long exploration of history. This style can be useful for people seeking faster relief from workplace stress, communication problems or relationship tension. The therapist will discuss which approach fits your needs and adjust the focus as you progress, working together to find the best way forward.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are good for a face-to-face feel, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a break at work, and messaging works well for short check-ins or when writing helps you process thoughts. These options make it easier to arrange regular sessions and keep momentum while fitting therapy around daily life.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Velma help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, family issues, grief, anger and self-esteem concerns, plus related areas such as panic attacks, social anxiety and workplace problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and client-led, focusing on small steps and everyday solutions. Conversations are calm, direct and guided by your goals.
How much experience does she have?
Velma has seven years of professional experience working with people facing emotional and interpersonal challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with BACP and works from the United Kingdom as a counsellor.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Velma offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

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Experience
7 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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