- Goal focused
- Strengths led
- Collaborative
About Paul
Paul Dent is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on men’s wellbeing alongside a wide range of personal concerns. He works with people facing anxiety, stress, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma, depression and mood instability. He also helps with eating and sleeping problems, grief, career worries and challenges linked to parenting and family life.
Paul believes people know their own story and brings a respectful, person-centred stance. He listens for strengths and practical options. He and the client set clear goals and check progress regularly so the work stays useful and focused.
Sessions combine conversational, collaborative work with practical techniques when helpful. Cognitive behavioural ideas may be used to spot patterns and try new ways of thinking and acting. Narrative approaches help people reframe difficult stories and gain fresh perspective.
He also draws on motivational interviewing to support change, and existential ideas to look at meaning and choice in life. Some work uses relationship-focused tools adapted from the Gottman Method to address communication and connection where relevant.
Paul has 12 years of professional experience and holds BACP registration, which is shown as BACP. He welcomes people from diverse backgrounds, including LGBT clients and those navigating neurodiversity, chronic health issues or complex life transitions. If you want to explore work together the first step is a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session.
Approaches that translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship, letting a person lead the pace and themes of sessions while the counsellor reflects and supports. It helps when someone needs a steady, non-judgemental space to talk through difficult feelings.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical steps to try different behaviours. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and unhelpful routines that people want to change.
Existential therapy helps people examine meaning, choice and values when life feels uncertain or empty. It can assist those facing major life changes or questions about purpose.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and tailor methods to a person's goals, preferences and practical needs. That collaborative process may involve trying different techniques and reviewing what helps.
Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day, or avoiding the need to be on camera if someone prefers audio. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available and how they match your routine.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does Paul help with?
He supports people with anxiety, stress, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, mood conditions, grief and a wide range of life stresses.
How would he work with me in sessions?
The style is conversational and client-centred, with clear goal setting and regular reviews. Practical techniques are used when helpful to change thoughts and behaviours.
What is his professional background?
Paul has 12 years of professional experience working with adults on a variety of mental health and relationship concerns.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged for people living outside the UK.
Which session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify particular formats.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.