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Declan Kent, BACP

Based in the UK Online sessions

Practical counselling for stressed parents

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Years in practice
3
Registration
BACP
Languages
English
Focus
Self esteem
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Depression
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Compassion fatigue
About

About Declan

Declan Kent offers a calm, practical approach for people feeling overwhelmed by parenting responsibilities and related stress. He writes plainly and listens carefully to understand what is most urgent for each person. Sessions focus on clear steps you can use at home and ways to feel steadier day to day.

He trained in psychology at undergraduate level and completed a master's in counselling and psychotherapy. Declan began his work in clinical environments and volunteered as an honorary assistant psychologist in several hospitals.

Background and approach

Those early roles gave him experience with a wide range of difficult behaviours and helped shape his practical style. Declan uses an integrative approach and draws from several therapies to suit the person in front of him. He often combines techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and attachment-informed work.

Conversations aim to identify small, realistic changes rather than huge immediate shifts. In sessions he treats each person as the expert on their life and acts as a guide. That means collaborating on goals, trying ideas in everyday life, and checking what works.

Parents can expect straightforward suggestions for managing stress, sleep, eating and boundaries while keeping practical family life in view. Declan is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He works from the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English.

His background of clinical placements and postgraduate study informs a steady, empathetic style.

Focus areas and approaches

What Declan works with

Everything Declan lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Declan helps people with.

Approaches Declan lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.

Online support

Practical therapy approaches for online sessions

Declan often draws on cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy when working online. Cognitive behavioural therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and parenting stress. Acceptance and commitment therapy focuses on values and small steps towards them, helping people cope with difficult feelings while staying committed to what matters.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He treats therapy as a collaborative process and will discuss which methods might fit your goals and preferences. Together you can try techniques, review what helps, and adapt the focus as you make progress.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, chat or messaging can be handy for brief check-ins and ongoing maintenance. These options make it easier to fit therapy around parenting routines, work and daily life.
Questions

Questions people ask about Declan

What concerns does he help with?

He helps with a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, parenting challenges, sleep and eating issues, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, grief, addiction, ADHD and career worries.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses an integrative, client-centred style that combines clear practical tools with reflective conversation. Sessions aim to find small changes that can make daily life easier.

What relevant experience does he have?

Declan has three years of experience and began his career volunteering as an honorary assistant psychologist in hospital settings before completing a master’s in counselling and psychotherapy.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only and he is not currently taking international clients.

How are sessions delivered?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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