Serife Dent , BACP

Serife Dent is a UK-licensed therapist with four years of clinical experience who works with people managing stress, anxiety, and family conflicts. She approaches each individual with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to reflect the priorities and circumstances of the person in front of her.

Her practice emphasizes a collaborative process that balances empathy with practical support, helping clients clarify goals and take manageable steps forward. Serife acknowledges that beginning therapy can require bravery and she recognizes and affirms that decision as an important first move toward change.

Serife holds the BACP credential, indicating membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. She focuses on creating a tailored therapeutic dialogue and clear plans designed around each client’s needs, whether the issues are anxiety, relationship strain, or family tensions. The aim is to provide a supportive, individualized approach that respects each client’s experience while offering guidance and structure where it is helpful.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a warm, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers empathy and support. This approach is well suited to people seeking a supportive environment to explore feelings and personal goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, stress, and mood-related concerns and can provide concrete tools to manage symptoms.

Imago Relationship Therapy helps partners understand relational patterns and communicate more effectively by exploring underlying needs and emotional triggers. It is often helpful for couples and family conflicts where reconnecting and improving communication are priorities.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Serife works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals can combine elements from different approaches to create a personalised pathway.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer practical flexibility, allowing therapy to fit around work, family, and other commitments. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support from wherever the client is located within the therapist's service area.