Paul Dent, BACP
Paul Dent - Strengths-focused therapist
- Addictions and trauma support
- Couples and intimacy work
- Flexible online sessions
About Paul Dent
Paul Dent is a United Kingdom based therapist with 12 years of professional experience supporting individuals and couples through a wide range of challenges. He focuses on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns, helping clients explore the patterns and narratives that shape their lives. Paul works from a strengths-focused perspective, believing that people are the experts in their own stories and already hold resources that can be used to navigate change and recovery.
Taking the first step toward a more satisfying and balanced life often requires courage, and Paul aims to offer steady support through that process. He collaborates with each person to clarify goals and practical objectives, reviewing progress regularly so clients remain engaged and feel in control of their therapy. This approach is intended to help clients make meaningful shifts at a pace that suits them while building on their existing strengths and resilience.
Taking the first step toward a more satisfying and balanced life often requires courage, and Paul aims to offer steady support through that process. He collaborates with each person to clarify goals and practical objectives, reviewing progress regularly so clients remain engaged and feel in control of their therapy. This approach is intended to help clients make meaningful shifts at a pace that suits them while building on their existing strengths and resilience.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualityWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Paul Dent have?
Paul Dent has 12 years of professional experience in therapeutic work.
Is Paul Dent a licensed therapist?
Yes. Paul Dent holds the BACP credential, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Paul Dent provide therapy?
Paul Dent provides therapy in English.
Where is Paul Dent located?
Paul Dent is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Paul Dent as my therapist?
You can work with Paul Dent through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Paul Dent work with international clients?
Yes, Paul Dent works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Paul Dent cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Paul Dent draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, non-directive space where the client’s own experience guides the work. This approach helps people clarify values, strengthen self-understanding, and build on their existing resources when facing relationship or identity concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns - it can be particularly useful for stress, anxiety, mood difficulties, and some addiction-related habits. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative method aimed at enhancing motivation for change, often applied when someone is ambivalent about recovery or making life adjustments.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Paul works with each client to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That exploration is collaborative, with techniques adjusted over time to match progress and changing priorities.
Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for busy schedules, geographic distance, and varying comfort levels with face-to-face meetings. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access licensed professionals from wherever the client is located.