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I cannot recommend more highly.", "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Relationship Counselling Kent" } } ] } ] --- [![Relationship Counselling Kent](/assets/logo-CYGB2Hyi.webp)](/) - [Home](/) - [What To Expect](/what-to-expect) - We Can Help With - [Our Therapists](/therapists) [Locations](/locations)- [Blog](/blog) - [Fees](/fees) - [FAQ](/faq) - [Reviews](/reviews) - [Contact](/contact) [Login](/auth)[Book Your Session](/find-your-therapist) 5.0 Rated Highly Qualified & Experienced Therapists Sessions Available Mon–Sun 8am–9pm [hello@relationshipcounsellingkent.co.uk ](mailto:hello@relationshipcounsellingkent.co.uk)[Call us: 01233 438 212 ](tel:+441233438212)[Book Now](/find-your-therapist) [Back to Therapists](/therapists) ![Denese MacDonald, counsellor and psychotherapist](https://rxvhnvwmfwrneowddnji.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/therapist-photos/218c107d-a1cc-4ec8-b98a-dbddb0feec26/pending_profile_1779627578656.png?width=600&height=600&resize=cover&quality=75) # Denese MacDonald Denese is a highly experienced relationship counsellor offering online couples therapy via Zoom. 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. Individual Couples Female Online English Individual £68 · Couples £80 / 60 min [Book Appointment](/book/218c107d-a1cc-4ec8-b98a-dbddb0feec26)Share Profile View Denese's Upcoming Availability 4 slots Next available: Fri 11 Sep · 15:30 ## View Denese's Upcoming Availability Next available: Fri 11 Sep · 15:30 Step 1 — Choose how you would like to meet Required Online Secure video session Times below update based on your choice. You can change this anytime during checkout. Step 2 — Pick a time No availability in the next 2 weeks — showing the next available dates. Fri 11 Sep 15:30 Wed 16 Sep 12:4516:0019:00 ## 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 toward 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. View Denese's Upcoming Availability 4 slots Next available: Fri 11 Sep · 15:30 ## View Denese's Upcoming Availability Next available: Fri 11 Sep · 15:30 Step 1 — Choose how you would like to meet Required Online Secure video session Times below update based on your choice. You can change this anytime during checkout. Step 2 — Pick a time No availability in the next 2 weeks — showing the next available dates. Fri 11 Sep 15:30 Wed 16 Sep 12:4516:0019:00 ## Meet Denese ## 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 gives 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'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. View Denese's Upcoming Availability 4 slots Next available: Fri 11 Sep · 15:30 ## View Denese's Upcoming Availability Next available: Fri 11 Sep · 15:30 Step 1 — Choose how you would like to meet Required Online Secure video session Times below update based on your choice. You can change this anytime during checkout. Step 2 — Pick a time No availability in the next 2 weeks — showing the next available dates. Fri 11 Sep 15:30 Wed 16 Sep 12:4516:0019:00 ## Specialisations Psychosexual Therapy Trauma-informed Couple's Work Polyamorous and Non Monogamous Relationships ## Therapy Approaches Imago Relationship Therapy Integrative Couples Therapy Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Couples Therapy ## Problems I 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 Deciding whether to stay together or separate Separation and divorce support ## Qualifications - MSc in Counselling ## Professional Memberships - British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) View Denese's Upcoming Availability 4 slots Next available: Fri 11 Sep · 15:30 ## View Denese's Upcoming Availability Next available: Fri 11 Sep · 15:30 Step 1 — Choose how you would like to meet Required Online Secure video session Times below update based on your choice. You can change this anytime during checkout. Step 2 — Pick a time No availability in the next 2 weeks — showing the next available dates. Fri 11 Sep 15:30 Wed 16 Sep 12:4516:0019:00 ## Ready to start your journey with Denese? Take the first step — book a confidential session today. [Book a Session with Denese](/book/218c107d-a1cc-4ec8-b98a-dbddb0feec26) ## Client reviews for Denese MacDonald Verified client feedback for Denese MacDonald. ![Denese MacDonald, counsellor and psychotherapist](https://rxvhnvwmfwrneowddnji.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/therapist-photos/218c107d-a1cc-4ec8-b98a-dbddb0feec26/pending_profile_1779627578656.png?width=600&height=600&resize=cover&quality=75) Therapist reviewed Denese MacDonald “Denese was very kind and patient working with the both of us.” Dillen Verified client ![Denese MacDonald, counsellor and psychotherapist](https://rxvhnvwmfwrneowddnji.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/therapist-photos/218c107d-a1cc-4ec8-b98a-dbddb0feec26/pending_profile_1779627578656.png?width=600&height=600&resize=cover&quality=75) Therapist reviewed Denese MacDonald “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 better place.” S V Verified client ![Denese MacDonald, counsellor and psychotherapist](https://rxvhnvwmfwrneowddnji.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/therapist-photos/218c107d-a1cc-4ec8-b98a-dbddb0feec26/pending_profile_1779627578656.png?width=600&height=600&resize=cover&quality=75) Therapist reviewed Denese MacDonald “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.” Charlotte Verified client Previous slide Next slide [Read all reviews](/reviews) [![Relationship Counselling Kent](/assets/logo-CYGB2Hyi.webp)](/) Professional relationship counselling services in Kent. 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