About me
I am a BACP Senior Accredited psychotherapist with over 20 years’ experience supporting adults through a wide range of emotional, psychological and relationship difficulties.
My approach is warm, down-to-earth and collaborative. I aim to offer a space where you can speak openly, understand what may be happening beneath the surface, and begin to make meaningful changes in the way you relate to yourself, other people and the challenges you are facing.
I have particular experience working with attachment and relationship patterns, developmental and complex trauma, emotional regulation, anxiety, low self-esteem, shame, grief, stress and periods of significant life change.
My work is integrative, which means I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches depending on your individual needs rather than expecting you to fit one particular model. These include attachment-based and trauma-informed approaches, Transactional Analysis, Inner child therapy, CBT, mindfulness, EMDR-informed work and relational psychotherapy.
Therapy with me can involve both reflection and practical change. We may explore earlier experiences and recurring patterns, but we will also look at what is happening in your life now and how you can respond differently when old patterns are activated.
I believe therapy works best when the relationship feels genuine, safe and honest. I will listen carefully and support you, but I am also willing to gently challenge patterns or assumptions when I believe this may help you move forward.
I work with adults online and offer an initial consultation so that we can discuss what has brought you to therapy, what you would like help with, and whether we feel we would work well together.
Training, qualifications & experience
I’m Denis Bruce, a Senior Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), holding a Master’s Degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy and over 20 years of experience supporting individuals through trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and low self-worth.
My work spans the UK and international settings, including the NHS, private practice, and residential treatment centres, where I’ve helped people navigate life’s most difficult moments with compassion and clarity.
My approach is integrative and trauma-informed, blending evidence-based therapies such as CBT, EMDR, Inner child work, mindfulness, and psychodynamic modalities. I hold a deep respect for the mind–body connection and believe that healing involves both psychological insight and embodied awareness.
I offer therapy as a steady, pressure-free process, one that honours your pace, your values, and what matters most to you. I work with a small number of clients each week to ensure that each person receives thoughtful, focused care.
Alongside my clinical expertise, I draw on personal practices such as meditation, movement, and mindfulness to stay grounded and bring a holistic lens into the therapy room. My aim is to create a calm, supportive space where you can reflect, make sense of your experiences, and discover new ways forward that feel authentic and sustainable.
Whether you're seeking relief, clarity, or deeper self-understanding, I’m here to walk alongside you with presence, warmth, and respect.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£40.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
My standard fee is £60 per 50-minute online session.
I also offer a number of concessionary spaces for people who may find the standard fee difficult to manage. Please feel free to contact me to discuss availability.
There is no requirement to commit to a fixed number of sessions. We can review the work together as therapy progresses and agree what feels most appropriate for you.
When I work
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I offer online sessions during early mornings and early afternoons, with appointments available throughout the week. Please contact me to discuss current availability and find a time that works for you.
Further information
I currently work online, offering therapy by secure video session to adults in the UK and internationally where appropriate.
Online therapy can provide greater flexibility and allows you to attend sessions from a private space where you feel comfortable. I recommend choosing a quiet, confidential setting where you are unlikely to be interrupted.
Sessions are collaborative and tailored to your individual needs. Some people come with a clear issue they want to work on, while others begin with a more general sense that something is not right or that familiar patterns keep repeating. We can start from wherever you are.
My way of working is integrative and relational, combining careful exploration with practical strategies where these are useful. I place particular importance on helping clients understand patterns, develop greater emotional regulation, strengthen self-awareness and create more choice in how they respond to difficult situations.
I offer both short-term and longer-term therapy depending on your goals, circumstances and what emerges through the work.
