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Paul Dent, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
12 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issues

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Paul Dent helps people facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship problems. He also supports those dealing with trauma, intimacy-related issues, grief, sleep and eating difficulties, and the ongoing stresses of work or life change. Paul works with clients around ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, compassion fatigue and career worries as well as many other challenges.

He takes a straightforward, respectful approach. Paul believes the person in front of him knows their life best.

Background and approach

He listens to the story someone brings and uses that as the starting point for change. Sessions are practical and oriented towards the goals the client wants to set. Paul draws on a mix of therapy styles.

He uses client-centred methods to build a trusting conversation and cognitive behavioural techniques to identify patterns that keep problems going. He also brings existential ideas about meaning and choices, and uses evidence-informed relationship tools when needed. Over twelve years of practice have shaped his way of working.

He aims to make sessions clear and collaborative so people can see progress. Goals and plans are reviewed regularly so the focus stays relevant. Paul offers work with adults on a range of personal and professional concerns.

He encourages people to take the first step even when that feels hard. The aim is to help someone feel more able to cope, make clearer choices and rebuild confidence.

How Paul’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own experience and priorities, offering space to speak and be heard so clients can find their own solutions. It helps with low mood, relationship worries and feeling stuck.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact. It uses practical exercises and simple planning to reduce anxiety, depression and unhelpful habits.

Paul treats the choice of approach as a shared decision. He will talk through options, try methods together and adapt based on what feels most helpful. The aim is to match the way of working to someone’s goals, values and everyday life.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging to give flexibility. Video is useful for a fuller conversation and working through exercises, phone sessions suit quieter audio-only conversations and lower bandwidth, and text or chat formats work for short check-ins or people who prefer written reflection. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel or daily routines while still keeping the work collaborative and goal focused.
What kinds of issues can Paul help with?
He supports adults with anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, plus many other concerns such as grief, sleep or eating problems and career stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He works in a collaborative, respectful way that starts from the client’s own story and goals, combining practical techniques with open conversation.
What background and experience does he bring?
Paul has twelve years of professional experience working with adults on a broad range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credentials and location are relevant?
He is registered with the BACP and practises based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available with Paul?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
12 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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