Paul Dent, BACP
Paul Dent is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people with anxiety, stress, addiction and relationship concerns.
About Paul
Paul Dent is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people with anxiety, stress, addiction and relationship concerns. He works with people dealing with trauma, intimacy-related problems, and grief. Paul also supports those facing mood difficulties such as depression and bipolar, and helps with practical issues like sleeping, eating and career worries.
He believes people know their own story best and that small strengths can lead to real change.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear goals that are reviewed regularly so clients can track progress. Paul sees starting therapy as a courageous step and aims to make the process straightforward and manageable. In sessions he listens without judgement and helps people make sense of their experience.
He draws on client-centred methods to create a collaborative space, while using cognitive tools when people need practical ways to cope. The approach is adaptable to what each person prefers. Paul has worked in counselling for 12 years and holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
His experience covers a wide range of concerns including ADHD, compassion fatigue, codependency and attachment issues. He also supports people navigating complex matters such as chronic illness, blended family dynamics and alternative sexual cultures. Work is offered in English and is available to international clients.
Sessions are arranged with clear scheduling and a focus on realistic, achievable steps that help people manage day-to-day life and relationships.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 110984 | January 2027 |
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.
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Paul lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- 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
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Paul names
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the individual. It helps people feel heard and make sense of their choices by placing their experience at the centre of the work. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and offers practical strategies to reduce anxiety, improve sleep and change unhelpful patterns. Existential Therapy helps people explore meaning, values and life choices when coping with big changes or grief.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work with each person to identify what fits their needs, goals and preferences. That choice is reviewed as work progresses to make sure the methods remain helpful and relevant.
Online formats offer practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when meeting in person is difficult. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing or want flexible, ongoing support between sessions. These options make scheduling easier and help therapy fit around work, travel and daily life.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He supports people with anxiety, stress, addictions, trauma and intimacy-related issues, plus depression, bipolar and grief.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He adopts a collaborative, client-centred style that also uses practical cognitive techniques when helpful.
What is his professional background?
Paul has 12 years of counselling experience working across a wide range of emotional and relational issues.
What credentials and region are relevant?
He holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
In what session formats can you meet him?
Work is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How do sessions get paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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