Counsellor profile
Declan Kent, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 3 years of experience
Counsellor for anxiety, depression and relationship issues
Continue with DeclanAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (397192)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Declan supplied to BetterHelp.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
About Declan
BACP. Masters in counselling and psychotherapy. Three years' experience. Declan Kent works with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relationship concerns. He uses a range of approaches and focuses on helping people talk through behaviours and feelings they find difficult to manage.
Declan began in clinical settings and volunteered as an honorary assistant psychologist at several hospitals during his undergraduate studies in psychology. He later completed a masters in counselling and psychotherapy to extend his practical skills and understanding of therapeutic methods.
He practises an integrative approach, which means he draws on a few different methods and chooses what fits a person's needs. Sessions typically involve talking things through, looking at patterns of thinking and behaviour, and practising ways to cope with stress or overwhelming feelings.
His work covers a broad range of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, intimacy-related issues and ADHD. He also addresses more specific themes such as abandonment, body image, men's issues and midlife concerns.
Declan describes the counsellor's role as a guide rather than an expert on someone's inner life. He aims to explore problems from practical angles and support people to try different ways of responding to difficult emotions and behaviours.
Approaches used in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and on identifying personal values to guide action; it can help with anxiety, low mood and problems with motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thinking and behaviour patterns interact and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns affect current connections and emotions, which can be useful for relationship difficulties and intimacy problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Declan will discuss different methods with clients and help decide what fits their goals and preferences. The choice of techniques is collaborative and can change as the counselling progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow quieter or shorter check-ins, and remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals offering internet-based sessions can use these practical benefits to help people maintain regular contact with a counsellor while balancing everyday commitments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with issues such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress, addictions, trauma, grief and relationship problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses an integrative, client-centred approach, combining methods like ACT, CBT and attachment-based work to fit each person's needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years' experience working in counselling and related clinical roles.
Is he BACP registered and where is he based?
He is BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin counselling with him?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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