About Declan
Declan Kent is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing low self-esteem, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. He works with clients experiencing grief, trauma, addiction and LGBT-related concerns, and also addresses practical issues like sleep, eating and career stress. He presents himself as a guide who works alongside each person to find helpful ways forward.
Declan trained in psychology at undergraduate level and completed a masters in counselling and psychotherapy.
Background and approach
He also spent time volunteering as an honorary assistant psychologist in clinical settings, where he observed a wide range of challenging behaviours and approaches. That early experience shaped his belief that people do not behave poorly on purpose and that behaviours are often responses to difficult circumstances. He practices in an integrative way, drawing on different approaches to suit the individual.
Declan aims to tailor sessions to the client so that the method fits the issue rather than the other way round. He emphasises collaboration and practical steps you can try between sessions. In sessions he focuses on clear, understandable language rather than jargon.
He describes therapy as a shared process where the client is the expert on their life and he offers tools, perspectives and guided reflection. Declan holds BACP, which reflects the professional body named in his profile. People often find him useful when they want to reduce overwhelming emotions, improve communication, or cope with life changes.
He also offers coaching-style support for goal-setting and managing impulsivity or compulsive behaviours. If you want a tailor-made approach, he encourages an initial conversation to see if the way he works feels right.
What Declan works with
Everything Declan lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Declan is listed here; the rest shows what else Declan works with.
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Declan lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Approaches that shape online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps towards those values while learning simple ways to notice difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them through practical experiments and behaviour changes. It is often used for anxiety, depression and problems with sleep or compulsive behaviours.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to choose or blend methods based on your goals, needs and what feels helpful in sessions. You can expect to try approaches and give feedback so the plan evolves over time.
Confirm the available online session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, travel and family life, and it can reduce the need to spend extra time travelling. Some ways of working also allow for shorter check-ins or telephone conversations when video is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals use different approaches for remote work, and Declan aims to help clients adapt techniques to fit their daily routine.
Questions people ask about Declan
What kinds of concerns can be brought to therapy here?
Declan works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, trauma, grief, addiction and relationship concerns, plus practical areas like sleep and eating difficulties.
What is the general style of therapy offered?
He uses an integrative, client-centred style, combining practical tools and reflective conversation to suit each person's needs and goals.
What experience does the counsellor have?
Declan has three years of professional experience and previously volunteered as an honorary assistant psychologist in clinical settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
The profile shows BACP as the supplied credential and lists the therapist as practising in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this counsellor?
International clients are not currently accepted according to the information provided.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time as described in the fact sheet.
How do I start a therapy conversation?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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