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About Denese

Hello, my name is Denese and I am an experienced therapist providing online therapy. My primary aim is to offer you a supportive and thoughtful space where you can explore your experiences, gain new perspectives, and make lasting, positive changes. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, or self-esteem issues, I meet you exactly where you are to understand your stressors and your aspirations for change.

At the start of our sessions, we will discuss what has brought you to counselling and what you hope to achieve. If you aren't sure yet, that is perfectly fine; I will help you find clarity to fully understand what is troubling you. By using purposeful dialogue, I support you in seeking an understanding of problematic areas and help you clarify your thinking so you can find more helpful behaviours going forward.

While I work from a Person-Centred foundation, I am also a CBT practitioner and often draw upon Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. This integrative approach allows us to work in a structured way to identify the barriers to the change you seek. My goal is to support you as you face your challenges and help you move forward more positively.

What Denese can help with

Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)AnxietyLow Self EsteemLow Mood and Depression

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Meet Denese

How I can help

I'll guide you in identifying and challenging unhelpful thought patterns, empowering you to make positive, lasting changes.

We'll collaboratively establish clear, actionable goals and develop a structured plan to effectively manage anxiety, depression, or anger.

I'll help you cultivate practical, evidence-based coping strategies and techniques to enhance your overall well-being and daily functioning.

We'll explore and process past experiences to foster new perspectives, leading to more constructive behaviours and a renewed sense of self-awareness.

I'll equip you with proven relationship skills, utilising techniques to improve communication, foster connection, and build healthier dynamics.

I'll guide you through evidence-based techniques to manage stress and build resilience.

We'll work on breaking cycles of negative thinking and behaviour step by step.

Together, we'll build your confidence in managing difficult emotions and situations.

I'll help you understand the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.

Background and experience

I hold a Master’s Degree in Counselling and I am a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). With over twenty-five years of experience, I have worked with individuals and couples from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures. My practice is strictly informed by professional ethical standards and I engage in regular clinical supervision to ensure the highest quality of care.

In addition to my foundational training, I am a CBT practitioner, a qualified life coach and certified in Imago Relationship Therapy. My professional background includes extensive work with complex issues such as unresolved childhood emotions, recovery from toxic relationships, and anger management. I also have specialist experience in supporting neurodiverse clients, including those navigating life with autism, dyslexia, and dyspraxia.

Qualifications & memberships

  • MSc in Counselling
  • British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Therapy approaches

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Integrative Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Person-Centred Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Client reviews

5.0from verified reviews

  • Therapist reviewed

    Denese MacDonald

    Denese was incredibly helpful, she helped me to contextualise my thoughts and emotions, even though I had a unfamiliar background she did research to better understand where I was coming from. Sessions never felt rushed and Denese would always find a way to bring all my fragmented thoughts all together by the end Denese was always accommodating if I needed to reschedule or take a break from our sessions for a while, all in all I'm very grateful for Denese and her help I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone seeking help

    Daniel

    Verified client · August 2026

  • Therapist reviewed

    Denese MacDonald

    Denese is fantastic at what she does. 3 lots of therapy I have had previously and none have come close to how much Denese has helped me worked through issues. Her approach and never forcing an opinion is fantastic. She works with you to ascertain what is best for you.

    Samantha Bains

    Verified client · July 2026

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