- Solution-focused approach
- Seven years experience
- Works in English
About Velma
Velma Dennis is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety and panic attacks. She supports people dealing with family tensions, grief and anger, and helps those working on self-esteem. Velma aims to make the first step less daunting by offering a calm, non-judgemental space to talk things through.
Velma has seven years of professional experience and holds BACP registration, which she uses as a foundation for practical, goal-focused work. Sessions are conversational and down-to-earth. She listens first, then helps clients focus on what would feel different and what small steps could get them there.
Her approach draws on Solution-Focused Therapy, which concentrates on strengths and on finding workable solutions rather than long histories. That method is often used for stress, workplace issues, communication problems and social anxiety, and can also be applied to panic disorder and panic attacks to identify coping steps that help in the moment.
In practice, Velma works with people to set clear goals and track small changes. She offers straightforward tools for handling overwhelming emotions and for improving day-to-day routines. Conversations are paced to suit each person, with practical suggestions when needed.
She works in the United Kingdom and carries her clinical experience into sessions that aim to be respectful and realistic. If you are considering support for stress, anxiety or related concerns, Velma encourages a short initial step to see if her style fits your needs.
How Solution-Focused Work Fits Online
Solution-Focused Therapy focuses on what is already working and on small, practical steps to move forward. It involves setting clear goals and identifying simple changes that can make daily life easier, which can be especially helpful for stress, workplace problems and social anxiety.In sessions that draw on this approach, the therapist asks questions to highlight strengths and previous successes. The aim is to build on those moments to reduce the frequency or intensity of panic attacks and to improve coping with anxiety and grief.
Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will work with the client to decide whether Solution-Focused techniques fit their needs and goals, and will adjust the work based on how the client responds. This collaboration helps shape session pace, homework and practical tools.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around busy schedules, avoid travel time and use shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often find that remote sessions help people keep momentum between meetings and apply new strategies in everyday life.
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 Velma commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety and panic attacks, and also works with family conflict, grief, anger and self-esteem issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She keeps sessions practical and conversational, listening first and then helping clients identify small, achievable steps toward change.
What experience does she bring to therapy sessions?
She has seven years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?
She holds BACP registration and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are needed to start therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.