Paul Dent

Paul Dent is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with a BACP credential and 12 years of experience. He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and anger. He emphasises strengths and sees the person as the expert in their own story. Taking a first step can feel hard, and he aims to make that step feel more manageable.

In sessions he listens first and asks questions to understand what matters to the client. He helps people set clear, practical goals and reviews progress regularly so clients can see change. Conversations are grounded and straightforward, focusing on what a person wants to do differently in daily life.

His approach draws on client-centred work that prioritises the client’s perspective, and on cognitive behavioural ideas that look at thinking patterns and unhelpful habits. He also uses motivational interviewing to support change and the Gottman Method for relationship-focused work when relevant. Paul tailors methods to each person rather than using a fixed programme.

Clients can expect a calm, collaborative atmosphere where goals are practical and steps are small. He offers support with a wide range of issues including grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, self-esteem, and career stress. International clients may be able to arrange sessions in English.

Paul encourages people to be active in the process, bringing real-life examples to talk through. He works with each client to agree aims and to check that sessions are helping in ways that matter to them.

How approaches like client-centred work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening to the person and following their lead, helping them name what matters and decide the next steps. It is useful for people who need time to make sense of feelings and to build confidence in their choices.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and supports practical changes. It is often used for anxiety, stress and low mood by breaking problems into manageable steps and testing out different ways of thinking.

Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and to move through ambivalence. It can be helpful when someone is unsure about change or facing addictive behaviours.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different methods and decide together which suit the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can change over time as progress is reviewed.

If you are considering online therapy, check the session options before booking as the biography does not list formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow quieter or shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists and registered or accredited professionals often work with clients remotely to keep continuity of care and to make regular sessions more practical.