Declan Kent, BACP

Declan Kent approaches counselling with an integrative mindset, combining different evidence-informed techniques to shape therapy around each person's needs. He entered the field working in clinical environments and spent time observing a wide range of challenging behaviours, developing an early belief that difficult patterns are problems to be understood rather than fixed labels. During this period he volunteered and served as an honorary assistant psychologist at multiple hospitals, applying what he learned from an undergraduate degree in psychology to observe clinical practice firsthand.

Wanting a deeper understanding of therapeutic processes, he completed a masters in counselling and psychotherapy, where he developed assessment skills, professional language, and a broader respect for a variety of treatment styles. These training experiences inform his work today, where he uses an integrative, tailor-made approach - selecting methods that best fit the individual and the issue they bring.

Declan is passionate about this work and frames his role as a guide rather than an absolute expert on a client's inner life. He values collaboration, encouraging people to draw on their own expertise about themselves while he supports exploration and practical change. He lists BACP among his professional credentials - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and has three years of experience working with people on a range of concerns.