Declan Kent, BACP
Declan Kent offers straightforward, practical counselling for people feeling stuck, overwhelmed or burned out.
About Declan
Declan Kent offers straightforward, practical counselling for people feeling stuck, overwhelmed or burned out. He introduces a calm, direct style that helps clients name what is happening and take small, manageable steps forward. Declan keeps language plain and sessions focused on what matters most to each person.
He trained in psychology at undergraduate level and completed a masters in counselling and psychotherapy. Declan also spent time as an honorary assistant psychologist in clinical settings, learning from different teams and approaches.
Background and approach
He holds BACP which signals registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Declan uses an integrative approach. That means he picks methods to suit each person rather than using a single technique for everyone.
Sessions often involve looking at thoughts and behaviours, building practical coping skills, and clarifying values and goals. Common topics he helps people with include low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting pressures and workplace stress. He also works with concerns such as ADHD, compassion fatigue, body image and feelings of emptiness.
In sessions Declan aims to be a guide rather than an expert on a client’s life. He listens, reflects, teaches practical tools and supports people to try new ways of coping. He explains options in plain language and helps people decide what to try next.
Declan practises in the United Kingdom and runs online sessions using video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging. He focuses on what will work practically for each client and adapts his approach to fit their life and goals.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 397192 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Declan works with
Everything Declan lists, in their own terms.
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Declan lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. It teaches practical techniques to test unhelpful beliefs and change patterns that keep problems going, such as anxiety, low mood or compulsive behaviours.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk about goals and try methods together to see what helps. Sessions are collaborative so plans are adjusted if something does not feel useful.
Online therapy makes those approaches accessible through different formats. Video calls let people work face to face and practise exercises in the moment. Phone sessions can be a good option when someone has limited bandwidth or prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing coaching-style support or times when writing feels easier than talking. These options offer flexibility to fit therapy around work, childcare and daily life.
Frequently asked
What issues does Declan commonly help with?
He supports people with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and stress, as well as concerns like addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain and career worries.
What style of therapy can I expect?
Declan uses an integrative, person-centred style. Sessions blend practical skill-building with talking through patterns of thought and behaviour to find useful changes.
What is his background in mental health?
He studied psychology at undergraduate level, worked as an honorary assistant psychologist in clinical settings and completed a masters in counselling and psychotherapy.
Is he registered and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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