Paul Dent, BACP
Experienced counsellor for life transitions
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At a glance
- Listed location
- United Kingdom
- Experience
- 12+ years
- Credentials
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Registration (United Kingdom)
- BACP · No. 110984
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- Client-centred approach
- Practical goal setting
- Supports ageing issues
About Paul
Paul Dent is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 12 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and intimacy-related issues. He also supports those coping with grief, relationship concerns, self-esteem and life changes. Paul acknowledges each person as the expert in their own life and treats strength as a key resource.
Paul offers a calm, collaborative style. He listens first and helps people set clear goals they can review together. Sessions focus on practical steps and on understanding the stories people bring to therapy. He aims to help clients feel more able to manage everyday pressures and decisions.
His approach draws on client-centred principles, cognitive behavioural ideas and existential thinking. That means conversations are grounded in the person's experience, actionable thinking about patterns, and reflections on meaning and values. Paul also uses relationship-focused methods when appropriate to address communication and intimacy issues.
He has worked with a wide range of concerns across mental health and relationships, including ADHD, bipolar, eating and sleeping difficulties, chronic pain and caregiving stress. An additional focus is on ageing and geriatric issues, supporting people navigating life in later years.
Paul is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Sessions are conducted in English, and international clients can be supported. To begin, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule according to his availability.
Paul offers a calm, collaborative style. He listens first and helps people set clear goals they can review together. Sessions focus on practical steps and on understanding the stories people bring to therapy. He aims to help clients feel more able to manage everyday pressures and decisions.
His approach draws on client-centred principles, cognitive behavioural ideas and existential thinking. That means conversations are grounded in the person's experience, actionable thinking about patterns, and reflections on meaning and values. Paul also uses relationship-focused methods when appropriate to address communication and intimacy issues.
He has worked with a wide range of concerns across mental health and relationships, including ADHD, bipolar, eating and sleeping difficulties, chronic pain and caregiving stress. An additional focus is on ageing and geriatric issues, supporting people navigating life in later years.
Paul is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Sessions are conducted in English, and international clients can be supported. To begin, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule according to his availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualityWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Paul blends approaches for online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's experience and on being understood. It helps when someone needs a space to be heard and to build self-trust. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviours and helps people try small practical changes to reduce anxiety, low mood or unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paul will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences. Together they decide what to try first and adjust the plan as progress is reviewed. This keeps therapy flexible and collaborative rather than fixed.
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 daily life, for example by removing travel time or allowing booking during a lunch break. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed and make it possible to see a therapist from a different region or country. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists, use these options to help people access support in ways that suit their schedules and needs.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Paul work with?
He supports people with anxiety, stress, addictions, trauma, intimacy and relationship issues, plus grief, self-esteem, and life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Paul works collaboratively and listens first. He helps clients set clear goals and reviews progress together.
What is his background and experience?
Paul has 12 years of professional experience working across mental health and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are relevant?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and can work with people outside the UK.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Paul?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to his availability.