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Paul Dent, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - anxiety and relationship work
See online therapy options- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Relationship skills
About Paul
Paul Dent is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 12 years of experience. He works with people coping with stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues and relationship difficulties. He also supports those facing grief, depression, bipolar mood challenges, ADHD and career concerns.
Paul approaches sessions as a practical collaboration. He treats the client as the expert on their life while offering structure and techniques to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. He and the client set clear goals and review them regularly to track progress and make adjustments.
Sessions often start by identifying immediate problems and what a client wants to change. Paul uses straightforward methods to break problems into smaller steps. He helps people try different responses, test what works, and learn from setbacks.
His work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centred and existential ideas. He also uses approaches from motivational interviewing and the Gottman Method when relationship work is needed. These methods are used to address behaviour patterns, communication, motivation and the stories people tell about themselves.
Paul has experience with a wide range of concerns including eating and sleeping problems, addiction, anger, compassion fatigue, attachment and dissociation. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. To begin, prospective clients follow an online matching process and schedule an initial appointment.
How his approaches translate to online work
Paul uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviours in day-to-day life. CBT focuses on practical steps and short-term experiments that suit problem solving for anxiety, mood and coping skills. Client-Centred Therapy gives attention to listening and reflecting so people can clarify their own goals and values; this helps when clients need time to find direction. Existential Therapy looks at meaning and choices, which can be useful during life transitions and when someone questions their priorities.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paul discusses goals and preferences in early sessions and adjusts methods based on what the client needs. He aims to match practical techniques with the client's values and pace, working collaboratively to decide what to try next.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking because the biography does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets couples or geographically distant clients take part without needing to travel. Ask about session length and how appointments are scheduled when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
He works with stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and intimacy-related problems, plus grief, depression, bipolar, ADHD and work or career concerns.
How does he work with clients?
Sessions are practical and goal-focused. He helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours to see what changes.
What is his professional background?
He has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of psychological and relationship issues.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries access his services?
He accepts international clients; check any scheduling or time-zone details when booking.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
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