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    Denese MacDonald, counsellor and psychotherapist
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    Denese MacDonald

    Denese is a highly experienced relationship counsellor offering online couples therapy. A certified Imago Therapist and certified sex therapy-informed professional and integrative practitioner, she draws on over 23 years of experience helping couples break painful cycles, improve communication, and reconnect emotionally and physically.

    MSc in Counselling

    Session Rates

    Couples Counselling

    60 minutes

    £80

    Individual Counselling

    60 minutes

    £68
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    About Denese

    Even strong relationships can begin to feel distant, stuck or emotionally disconnected over time. Whether you are struggling with communication, intimacy, recurring arguments, trust after an affair, or simply feeling more like housemates than partners, couples therapy can help you understand what is happening beneath the surface and begin reconnecting in a deeper, healthier way.

    I am a specialist couples therapist with a Master’s Degree in Counselling, Certified Imago Relationship Therapy training, and psychosexual-informed expertise. I work with couples across the UK online, helping partners move beyond blame, resentment and emotional disconnection towards greater understanding, intimacy and lasting change.

    My approach is warm, supportive and practical — creating a calm space where both partners feel heard, respected and understood.

    As a BACP member, I follow their code of ethics, undertake regular supervision and ongoing professional development, and hold full professional indemnity insurance.

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    Background & Experience

    I have worked with couples for more than two decades, helping them address relationship challenges ranging from communication problems and trust issues to navigating major life changes. 

    My training in Imago Therapy gave me a strong foundation for supporting couples in moving from disconnection back towards closeness. Alongside this, my integrative approach allows me to draw on a variety of methods so the therapy is always shaped around each couple’s needs.

    How I can help

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

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

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

    We will 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.

    Specialisms

    Psychosexual TherapyTrauma-informed Couple's WorkCertified Imago Relationship TherapistPolyamorous and Non Monogamous Relationships

    Problems I can help with

    Trust issues and infidelity
    Communication problems and not feeling heard
    Conflict and frequent arguments
    Relationship Problems
    Feeling distant, disconnected, or stuck
    Intimacy and sexual difficulties
    Jealousy and insecurity
    Repeating unhealthy relationship patterns

    Therapeutic approaches

    Integrative Couples TherapyImago Relationship TherapyEmotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman Method Couples Therapy

    Professional memberships

    British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

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    Denese MacDonald, counsellor and psychotherapist

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    Lucy D
    Verified client · 3 September 2026 · 1 day ago

    Our sessions with Denise were excellent. I am so grateful for the way our work with her has helped us. She was able to see and understand both of us so clearly and gave us a safe space to talk through our struggles and learn to understand each other's perspectives. With her gu…

    Denese MacDonald, counsellor and psychotherapist

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    Dillen
    Verified client · 18 August 2026 · 2 weeks ago

    Denese was very kind and patient working with the both of us.

    Denese MacDonald, counsellor and psychotherapist

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    S V
    Verified client · 4 August 2026 · 4 weeks ago

    My wife and I had couples therapy with Denese over the course of 9 months. We appreciated Denese's mix of listening, interpretation, and guidance. It helped us see our problems more clearly and she gave helpful suggestions for us to try. I'm happy to say that we are now in a bett…

    Denese MacDonald, counsellor and psychotherapist

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    Charlotte
    Verified client · 17 July 2026 · 2 months ago

    Exceptionally insightful, clear, careful yet efficient leading me to self revelations and understanding triggers, nervous system responses and SO much more. I cannot recommend more highly.

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