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Paul Dent, BACP

Online sessions across the UK 12+ years in practice

Paul Dent supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy difficulties.

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About Paul

Paul Dent supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy difficulties. He also helps with grief, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, career worries, bipolar and depression, and challenges such as ADHD or compassion fatigue. Paul works with people who want practical ways to cope and clearer thinking about their next steps.

Paul uses a straightforward, respectful style. He assumes each person knows their story and brings strengths into the room.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on setting clear goals and reviewing progress so people feel more in control. Conversations are collaborative and paced to fit what each person needs. Paul combines client-centred listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy.

He also draws on existential ideas about meaning and relationship work from the Gottman Method. He adapts approaches to suit the concern and the person rather than following a fixed formula. With 12 years of experience he brings steady support and practical planning.

He encourages small changes that add up over time and uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. The aim is useful steps you can try between sessions. Sessions are offered in English and Paul accepts international clients.

People can expect a calm, non-judgemental setting focused on what they want to achieve and how to get there.

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BACP 110984 January 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

What Paul works with

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Online support

Paul blends client-centred therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy to guide online work. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience, helping people feel heard and supported while they set their own goals. Cognitive behavioural therapy offers practical techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and to try new behaviours, which can help with anxiety, depression, addictions and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Paul will work with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can change over time as progress is made or new issues arise.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which make therapy more flexible. Video allows face-to-face interaction when that matters. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options help people fit therapy around work, travel or daily life while keeping the focus on practical change and steady progress.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Paul help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, plus grief, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, career worries, bipolar and depression, and related concerns.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Paul works in a collaborative, respectful way and treats the client as the expert on their life. He sets goals together and reviews progress so people stay involved in decisions about their care.

How much experience does he have?

He has worked in the field for 12 years and brings that experience to practical planning and steady support during sessions.

What credentials and location are listed?

Paul is a BACP member and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats does he offer?

He works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs handled?

Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; therapy is provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing the short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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