Declan Kent, BACP

Declan Kent brings an integrative, person-focused approach to therapy, combining academic training with hands-on clinical experience to tailor support to each individual. He began his career volunteering as an honorary assistant psychologist in several hospitals, where exposure to a wide range of behaviours and treatment styles motivated him to deepen his training. With an undergraduate degree in psychology followed by a master’s in counselling and psychotherapy, he developed assessment skills, therapeutic language, and a broader understanding of psychological theory.

Declan views difficult behaviours and distress not as fixed faults but as challenges that can be explored and understood. He uses an integrative method, drawing on different evidence-based approaches to suit the needs of each person rather than applying a single model to everyone. This flexible stance is paired with a collaborative way of working - he positions himself as a guide who supports clients to use their own expertise about their lives.

Areas of focus include self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, ADHD, eating and sleeping concerns, and a range of intimacy and identity matters. He also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, control and communication problems, shame and guilt, impulsivity, and midlife challenges. He is a member of BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, reflecting his commitment to professional standards and ongoing development.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Declan often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. ACT encourages identifying personal values and taking manageable steps toward a more meaningful life, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and motivation difficulties.

He also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships influence current patterns in trust, intimacy, and emotional regulation. This approach can help people who struggle with relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, or patterns of avoidance and clinginess.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Declan works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and he adapts methods as the work progresses so the treatment remains a good fit.

Online therapy with Declan offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and there are options for live chat or text-based messaging when ongoing check-ins or shorter contacts are helpful. These remote formats make it easier to schedule care around work, family, or mobility constraints while maintaining continuity and accessibility of support.