- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- CBT and client-centred
About Paul
Paul Dent is a counsellor registered with the BACP with 12 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He works with young adults and others on issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and life changes. He also supports people dealing with grief, sleep and eating problems, bipolar and depression, ADHD, and career stress.
Paul describes therapy as a collaborative process. He treats people as the experts on their own lives and focuses on building practical goals together. Sessions are used to identify what is getting in the way, try out new ways of responding, and review progress on a regular basis.
His approach draws on client-centred work alongside cognitive behavioural ideas and existential thinking. That means conversations about how thoughts and behaviour interact, and time spent on values, meaning and practical steps. He also uses motivational interviewing and relationship-focused techniques when they fit the issue.
Paul aims to help people who feel stuck after leaving home, starting university or entering the workplace. He helps clients talk through identity, comparison, money pressures, commitment and attachment concerns common in early adulthood. He also supports those managing complex, overlapping difficulties such as chronic illness, co-morbidity, or care-related stress.
Sessions include agreed goals and regular reviews so progress is clear. Those who want to begin are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Paul uses client-centred methods that focus on the person’s own experience, helping people speak about what matters and decide on targets for therapy. This approach is useful for identity work, relationship worries and feeling overwhelmed.Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in his work looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. It is practical and helps with anxiety, low mood, sleep and patterns that keep problems going.
Existential ideas are used to discuss values, meaning and decisions about the future, which can help when someone feels lost after university or changing jobs.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Paul will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and agree on a plan together. That collaborative discussion helps decide whether more CBT-style work, relationship techniques, or a person-centred focus will be most useful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work and travel, reduce time spent travelling, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Different formats suit different routines and he will discuss which works best when arranging sessions.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
Paul works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, plus grief, sleep and eating problems, bipolar and depression, ADHD and related concerns.
What is his style in sessions?
He works collaboratively and treats people as experts on their own lives, setting clear goals and reviewing them regularly during therapy.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of professional practice supporting adults with a wide range of emotional and relationship difficulties.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can he work with international clients or different languages?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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