Declan Kent , BACP

Declan Kent is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom who brings three years of clinical experience to his integrative practice. He holds membership with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and combines academic training with hands-on hospital experience to shape a practical, compassionate approach to care.

He began his career working in clinical settings where he observed a wide range of challenging behaviours and volunteered as an honorary assistant psychologist at several hospitals. Those early roles, supported by an undergraduate degree in psychology, led him to pursue a masters in counselling and psychotherapy. During his postgraduate training he developed assessment skills, therapeutic language, and a broader respect for diverse treatment styles.

Declan uses an integrative method, selecting techniques that fit each person's unique situation rather than applying a single model to every client. He emphasizes bespoke care, exploring difficulties from multiple perspectives to identify what will be most helpful. He views his role as a guide rather than an all-knowing authority, and works with people who want to better understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours while recognising that clients themselves are the experts on their own lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify their values and take committed steps toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and challenges related to motivation and behaviour. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating that develop in childhood and shape adult relationships; it helps people understand intimacy, trust, abandonment concerns, and the impact of past relational wounds. Client-Centered Therapy puts the person at the centre of the process, offering empathetic listening and support to enable self-exploration and personal growth, which can be helpful for self-esteem, life transitions, and emotional understanding.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy itself. Declan works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as understanding deepens. That collaborative process helps ensure the work feels relevant and practical.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limitations, or those who prefer remote care. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to deliver consistent, accessible support while fitting into everyday life.