Paul Dent , BACP

Paul Dent is a United Kingdom based therapist with 12 years of professional experience supporting individuals and couples through a wide range of life challenges. He works with people facing stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, relationship difficulties, mood conditions such as depression and bipolar, and issues around sleep, eating and parenting. Paul also supports clients dealing with ADHD, grief, career transitions, compassion fatigue and a broad spectrum of attachment and relational concerns.

He practices from a strengths-oriented perspective, believing that each person is the expert in their own story and brings resources that can be drawn on during therapy. Paul emphasizes collaborative goal setting so that clients know what they are working toward and can track progress; goals and objectives are reviewed regularly to keep the process focused and empowering. He combines practical strategies with reflective work to help clients understand the narratives they bring to therapy and to explore new ways of coping and relating.

Paul holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and offers therapy in English. He accepts clients in the United Kingdom and works with international clients as well. Sessions can take place via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging depending on client preference and availability.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Paul draws on client-centered therapy, which places the person's experience at the heart of the work and prioritizes empathy, acceptance and collaboration to help people explore their identity and values. This approach can be especially helpful for clients navigating relationship issues, identity questions, or complex emotional material.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, goal-focused method that helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. CBT is commonly applied to problems such as anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and stress management.

Existential therapy is part of his practice as well, offering space to consider meaning, choice and life transitions. That work can support those facing grief, major life changes, career uncertainty or questions about purpose.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Paul works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. He and the client review progress and adapt the plan as needed so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Paul is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists from home or while traveling, and they allow sessions to fit into busy lives without compromising continuity of care.