Declan Kent, BACP

Declan Kent welcomes people feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure about the next chapter of their lives. He aims to make sessions practical and straightforward. Conversations focus on what matters to the person in front of him and on small steps that can be taken between meetings.

Declan trained in psychology at undergraduate level and then completed a master's in counselling and psychotherapy. He also volunteered as an honorary assistant psychologist in hospital settings early in his career. Those experiences exposed him to a wide range of behaviours and approaches and shaped his preference for a flexible, person-led practice.

He uses an integrative method, choosing approaches to match each person’s needs rather than applying a single technique. Sessions are intended to feel collaborative - the client brings expertise about their life and Declan offers tools and perspectives to work through challenges. That might mean focusing on thoughts and behaviours one week and relational patterns the next.

Declan works with concerns such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, grief and midlife crisis. He also supports people dealing with addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, body image, parenting stress and work-related strain. He lists additional focus areas including ADHD, compassion fatigue and men’s issues.

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He practices in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling according to his availability.

Approaches that translate to online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on identifying personal values and taking small actions that align with them. It helps when people feel stuck by teaching ways to notice difficult thoughts and move towards valued changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and can help with intimacy and communication issues.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and try different ways of working until a method fits the client's goals and preferences. Sessions are collaborative and tailored, with the person’s priorities guiding what is tried next.

The practical benefits of online therapy depend on confirmed session options, so check the available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around daily life, reduce travel time and allow a quieter check-in during a break from work. It also lets people use tools learned in sessions immediately in their everyday setting. Confirm current session options when you book so you know how the practical side will work.