Serife Dent, BACP
Thoughtful person-centred counselling for life changes
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- Client-centred focus
- Practical tools
- Compassionate support
About Serife
With four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom, Serife has supported people facing family conflict, grief, trauma and career stresses. She adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's situation rather than following a one-size-fits-all route. This practical focus helps people manage symptoms and make clearer choices about the future.
Her work draws on a mix of approaches including client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural ideas and psychodynamic thinking. These methods are used to look at current thinking and behaviour, as well as longer-standing patterns that affect mood and relationships. Motivational interviewing techniques are sometimes used to help clients find motivation for change.
Serife is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She offers sessions in English and practises in the UK. She does not accept international clients at this time.
For people worried about taking the first step, she encourages using the Start Therapy button to complete a short questionnaire. That process helps match needs and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Serife's approaches work for online therapy
Serife draws on client-centred therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy to guide her online work. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and following the client's lead to build understanding and confidence. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and uses practical steps to change them.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to a person's goals and preferences and explain different ways to tackle problems. Decisions about methods are made jointly and can change as progress is made.
Please confirm the session formats available before booking, as this profile does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a break. It can also suit quieter conversations when only low bandwidth is available, or when people prefer not to use video. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and planning to online sessions so therapy fits around everyday routines rather than replacing them.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can be talked about?
Serife works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship strain among other concerns. She also supports people dealing with trauma, self-esteem and career-related stress.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is person-centred and collaborative, combining practical techniques with open listening. Sessions focus on what the client wants to change and how to take small steps forward.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has four years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom. That time includes work with family conflict, trauma and anxiety.
What professional credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can be used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the matching process.
What should I do to begin sessions?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability. The questionnaire helps match needs to the therapist.