Paul Dent, BACP

Paul Dent is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people with sexual dysfunction alongside a wide range of other concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions and relationship difficulties. He brings 12 years of professional experience and works from the view that people know their stories best. Paul aims to make the first step feel manageable and respectful for anyone nervous about reaching out.

He focuses on understanding how a person’s life story and current patterns link to their difficulties. Sessions include setting clear, reviewable goals so progress can be tracked together. Paul uses plain language and practical steps rather than jargon, so each meeting has a simple purpose.

Practice draws on client-centred work that prioritises the person’s perspective. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques are used to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Existential ideas help people reflect on meaning, choice and responsibility in their lives.

Paul also brings tools from the Gottman Method for people working on relationship dynamics, and Motivational Interviewing to support change around habits such as addictions. He adapts methods to the person’s needs and pace rather than following a fixed formula.

Sessions are collaborative and goal oriented. Paul checks progress regularly and adjusts plans when needed. He aims to help people build practical coping skills and clearer communication, so daily life becomes easier to manage.

How Paul’s approaches translate to online work

Paul draws on Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and elements of the Gottman Method in his work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting the person’s experience so they can make sense of their feelings and choices. CBT centres on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and practising practical skills to change them. The Gottman Method provides straightforward tools for improving communication and managing conflict in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paul will talk with you about your goals, try techniques, and adjust the methods to suit your pace and preferences. That collaborative process helps make sure the work matches what you need rather than fitting you to a single model.

The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can help people fit therapy into everyday life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins around a busy day, and making it easier to attend from different locations. Many people find these practical benefits useful while they focus on building coping skills and improving relationships.