- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Guilt and shame
- Grief and loss
About Velma
Velma Dennis is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with seven years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, family conflict, grief, anger and issues with self-esteem. Her profile also shows a focus on concerns such as abandonment, chronic pain or illness, communication and control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, jealousy, panic, prejudice and discrimination, self-love, social anxiety and workplace difficulties.
Velma uses a practical, solution-focused way of working. Sessions centre on what the client wants to change and small steps that can make things feel different. Conversations tend to be direct and goal-oriented, with space to talk through feelings and what gets in the way of everyday life.
She encourages people to name specific situations that cause distress and then to try short, achievable experiments between sessions. This can include simple shifts in thinking, new ways of handling conflict, or gradual exposure to anxiety-provoking situations. The emphasis is on clear, measurable progress rather than complex plans.
Velma aims to work collaboratively. She listens for patterns that keep problems going, and then helps clients pick a few practical strategies to test out. Over time those strategies are reviewed and adjusted to fit real life.
People who come because of guilt or shame can expect straightforward conversations about what those feelings look like day to day, and practical ideas to reduce their impact. Velma asks clients to define what matters to them, then to work on small changes that help reclaim a clearer sense of direction.
How her solution-focused approach works online
Velma works primarily with Solution-Focused Therapy. This approach looks at what a client wants to be different and breaks that goal into small, testable steps. It suits problems where practical changes and clearer thinking can reduce stress, guilt or shame in daily life.In practice she helps clients pick one or two achievable actions to try between sessions and then reviews what worked. The focus is on noticing useful shifts quickly rather than long explanatory histories. This can help with anxiety, panic, relationship tensions and workplace issues by building confidence through repeated small wins.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals and preferences and then agree what to try first. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work and family routines, reduce travel time and allow people to meet from different locations. They also allow for shorter check-ins when life is busy or quieter, less demanding ways of working if camera time feels hard, and straightforward ways to try the small experiments used in Solution-Focused Therapy.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
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, anger and self-esteem. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, abandonment, chronic pain, communication and workplace issues.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses a solution-focused approach that spots small, practical steps to test. Conversations aim to clarify when these feelings appear and what tiny changes might reduce their hold.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with adults on emotional and relational problems.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not currently taking international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.
How are costs handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.