Declan Kent

• Self esteem
• Anxiety and stress
• ACT and CBT

About Declan

Declan Kent helps people who are struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and a wide range of life stresses. He uses an integrative approach and works with clients to choose methods that fit the problem they bring. Declan is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and has three years' experience in mental health settings.

He started in clinical environments and volunteered as an honorary assistant psychologist in hospitals while studying undergraduate psychology. That early work exposed him to many challenging behaviours and a range of treatment methods. After that he completed a masters in counselling and psychotherapy to learn assessment skills, therapeutic language and wider approaches to care.

Declan describes his work as integrative. He draws on several approaches and picks the one that best suits the person and the issue. Sessions focus on digging into the problem, looking at patterns of thought and behaviour, and practising skills to manage distress and make clearer choices.

In practical terms he uses methods such as cognitive and behavioural skills, acceptance-based ideas, attachment work and elements of dialectical behaviour therapy. He also offers client-centred elements, which means the person's own experience helps shape the work. Declan avoids one-size-fits-all models and reviews progress as therapy continues.

People looking for help with issues such as grief, trauma, addictions, eating and sleep concerns, parenting strain, career pressures or midlife changes may find his broad approach useful. He works in English and practices in the United Kingdom.

Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions

Declan works with acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy among other methods. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without fighting them and choosing actions that match personal values; it can help with anxiety, low mood and life transitions. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for anxiety, depression and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Declan will discuss different methods and agree on a plan with the client based on their needs, goals and preferences. That way the work stays collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and travel, and they may allow for shorter check-ins or meetings without video when that suits the client's circumstances. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists, commonly use online work to help people keep therapy consistent alongside everyday life.

Topics Declan lists

• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Compassion fatigue
• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Antisocial personality
• BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Eating and food-related issues
• Emptiness
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Veteran and armed forces issues
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Multicultural concerns
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Post-traumatic stress
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Declan

Does he work with anxiety or depression?

Yes. He works with anxiety, depression and related mood concerns including stress and low self-esteem.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He offers an integrative approach drawing on CBT, acceptance and commitment therapy, attachment-based work, DBT and client-centred methods.

What experience does he have?

He has three years' experience and began his career volunteering as an honorary assistant psychologist in hospital settings before completing a masters in counselling and psychotherapy.

Is he registered with a professional body and where is he based?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with international clients?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start counselling with him?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.