Declan Kent

Declan Kent welcomes people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure how to move forward. He aims to make therapy practical and tailored to each person. Declan uses plain talk and straightforward questions to help people understand their patterns and make small changes that matter.

He trained in psychology at undergraduate level and then completed a masters in counselling and psychotherapy. Early clinical roles included working as an honorary assistant psychologist in hospitals, where he observed many different behaviours and approaches. Those experiences shaped his interest in finding the right method for each person.

Declan works in an integrative way, choosing tools and techniques that suit the person in front of him. He sees therapy as a collaborative process and positions himself as a guide while the client is the expert on their own life. Sessions are practical and focused on real-life problems rather than abstract theory.

Common topics he supports include low self-esteem, anxiety and depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, addictions, and parenting stress. He also helps with issues such as body image, impulsivity, isolation and workplace stress. Declan lists narcissism among the areas he addresses when it is relevant to a client’s situation.

He works from a client-centred stance and draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy when helpful. Declan is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP. He offers sessions in English for people based in the United Kingdom.

How certain approaches translate to online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression and problems like low self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it can help with anxiety, mood and coping with change. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding patterns that began in close relationships and how these affect current connections and trust. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Declan will discuss different methods and decide together which suits the client’s goals, needs and preferences. The process is collaborative and can change as progress is made. The biography does not list specific online or in-person session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to maintain continuity of care when life gets hectic. When arranging sessions, discuss what will work best in terms of timing, length and communication style so therapy fits into everyday life.