About Velma
Velma Dennis helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress or anxiety. She supports people dealing with family tension, grief and loss, anger, and low self-esteem. Her work covers related struggles too, such as panic attacks, social anxiety, workplace problems and chronic illness concerns.
Velma keeps things straightforward and practical in sessions. She aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where people can say what they feel and think. Conversations focus on small, realistic steps that can make day-to-day life easier.
How Velma works
She has seven years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That background shapes a calm, steady approach rather than quick fixes. The emphasis is on what a person wants to change and how to get there.
Sessions often look at communication patterns and problem-solving so people can regain a sense of control. Topics like guilt, shame, forgiveness and jealousy are addressed plainly, without labels. Practical suggestions can include short tools to use between sessions.
Velma believes taking the first step takes courage and offers support through the process. She helps people set goals and checks progress together. Her aim is to help people find clearer direction and more manageable ways to cope.
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What Velma works with
The areas below are the ones Velma selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
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Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 7 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Solution-Focused work and online access
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and small changes that move a person toward their goals. It looks at what is already working and builds on strengths, which can help with issues like anxiety, anger or workplace stress.In sessions Velma encourages short, goal-based conversations that aim to be forward-looking. This approach works well for people who want clear next steps and measurable progress rather than lengthy analysis of the past.
Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that suit the person, and adjust plans based on how things are going. Clients take an active role in deciding what feels most helpful.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow fuller conversations and face-to-face interaction when that is preferred. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a break at work. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, shorter reflections, or people who find writing easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around everyday life.
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