Paul Dent, BACP

Paul Dent is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and intimacy-related issues. He also works with those facing relationship strain, grief, eating or sleeping difficulties, and challenges around self-esteem and career changes. Paul brings 12 years of experience and a client-focused approach to conversations about change and recovery.

Paul starts by listening to each person's story and recognising their strengths. He believes clients are the experts on their own lives and uses that as the basis for setting clear goals. Sessions are collaborative and paced to suit the individual, with regular reviews so progress is visible and the work feels manageable.

In practice Paul draws on practical strategies from cognitive behavioural ideas alongside client-centred ways of holding the conversation. He may use motivational interviewing to help with behaviour change and relationship-focused techniques when couples work on communication. The emphasis is on useful steps rather than labels or lengthy theory.

Paul has supported people through a broad range of concerns including ADHD, bipolar and depression, compassion fatigue, and bereavement. He also offers help with attachment and abandonment issues, chronic illness, codependency and kink-aware work. His experience includes helping people navigate major life transitions and rebuild confidence.

People who come to Paul can expect a warm, steady presence and clear, practical tools to try between sessions. He and each client agree goals together and check in on them regularly so the therapy stays focused on what matters most.

Approaches that translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client, helping people clarify their values and make choices that fit their life. It is useful for anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship concerns where feeling heard matters.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and suggests practical exercises to test new ways of responding. It often helps with stress, panic, low mood and sleep or eating problems by breaking problems into clear steps.

Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that supports change by exploring a person's own reasons for wanting different outcomes. It can be helpful for addictions, behaviour change and those stuck between choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk about goals and try methods that fit the client's needs and preferences. This decision is made together and can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking as the original information does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around busy lives, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also mean quieter surroundings or avoiding camera use if that helps you engage more readily.