- Integrative approach
- Practical tools
- Men's wellbeing
About Declan
Declan Kent is a counsellor who focuses on men's wellbeing among a wide range of concerns. He aims to make sessions straightforward and practical for people feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure where to begin. He writes plainly and prioritises a collaborative approach, helping people name their difficulties and decide what they want to try next.
Declan started in clinical settings and volunteered as an honorary assistant psychologist at several hospitals. He studied psychology at undergraduate level and then completed a masters in counselling and psychotherapy, which broadened his understanding of assessment and therapeutic language. Those experiences shaped his interest in working with diverse presentations and behaviours.
He uses an integrative approach, choosing methods that suit each person rather than one fixed model. In practice this means exploring thoughts, feelings and behaviour together and picking tools from different approaches to help with day-to-day coping. Declan describes the therapist role as a guide while the client remains the expert on their own life.
Typical issues he addresses include low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress and relationship and intimacy-related difficulties. He also works with areas such as addiction, grief, body image, ADHD and midlife concerns. Declan aims to make therapy a clear process that feels relevant and manageable.
Sessions are held in English and take place in the United Kingdom. He holds BACP accreditation, and his early clinical work gives him direct exposure to a range of behavioural presentations. People who prefer practical conversation and collaborative planning often find his style helpful.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and values, then take small steps that align with what matters to them. It is useful for stress, anxiety and patterns that keep someone stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical steps to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with depression, anxiety and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to patterns formed in close relationships and how those patterns affect present-day connections and trust.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Declan aims to discuss options together and choose methods that match a person's goals, preferences and everyday life. He positions himself as a guide while the person remains the expert on their own experience, so the plan can change as needs shift.
Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around everyday responsibilities, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when life is busy. It also offers more flexibility for people who prefer not to travel or who need to work sessions around other commitments. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises, mindfulness practices and behavioural experiments for online sessions to keep progress moving between meetings.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
He supports people with depression, anxiety, stress and low self-esteem, along with relationship and intimacy-related issues and addiction concerns.
What style of therapy can I expect?
The approach is integrative and collaborative, drawing on methods such as ACT, CBT and DBT to match the person's needs and goals.
What is Declan's professional background?
He worked in clinical settings and volunteered as an honorary assistant psychologist before completing a masters in counselling and psychotherapy.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as supplied in his profile.
In which languages are sessions available?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.