Declan Kent

Declan Kent draws on a wide network of therapeutic approaches to make therapy a tailored process for each client. He began his career in clinical environments, where he encountered many people presenting varied and challenging behaviours. Where others saw a problem he viewed it as a challenge to be understood and addressed.

Early in his path he volunteered and served as an honorary assistant psychologist at several hospitals, applying knowledge from his undergraduate studies in psychology to observe and learn about the treatments used in those settings. Seeking a deeper understanding of how psychological theory informs practice, he completed a master’s in counselling and psychotherapy.

Through postgraduate training he developed practical skills in assessment and clinical language, and integrated that learning with his prior experience to refine his approach as a counsellor. He uses an integrative method, selecting the approaches that best fit the individual client and the presenting issue.

Declan is deeply committed to his work and could not imagine doing anything else. He emphasises a tailor-made process, helping clients explore the challenge at hand from the most useful perspectives. He does not present himself as an expert on every emotional experience; instead he acts as a guide, recognising that clients are the experts on themselves.