Paul Dent, BACP

Paul Dent helps people facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and career stress. He also supports people with ADHD, bipolar disorder, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue. Paul is named in the first paragraph to make his profile easy to find.

Paul uses a straightforward, person-focused way of working. He starts by listening and by helping people tell their story in their own words. He believes people bring strengths that can be used to manage difficult moments and to move towards clearer goals.

Sessions involve setting simple, practical goals together. Progress is reviewed regularly so people can see what is changing and what still needs work. Paul combines thoughtful listening with techniques from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy to address mood, behaviour and thinking patterns.

He also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help when change feels difficult, and on the Gottman Method when relationship dynamics are a focus. Paul explains options in plain language and helps people choose what feels most helpful for their situation.

Paul has 12 years of professional experience and holds BACP registration, which is shown here as BACP. He is based in the United Kingdom and works with people in English. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Approaches that translate well to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person's lead, helping them feel heard and more able to explore what matters. This approach suits people who need space to make sense of feelings and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and behaviours and uses simple, practical exercises to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression and stress. Motivational Interviewing helps when people are unsure about change and need conversational, non-judgemental support to find their own reasons to move forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they will choose methods that match the person's needs and adjust them over time if something does not feel useful.

Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier, such as allowing shorter check-ins, easier scheduling around work, or avoiding travel. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises, homework and conversation to suit an online pace so therapy remains practical and focused.