Serife Dent, BACP

Serife Dent is a UK-licensed therapist with four years of professional experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety and family conflicts. She approaches each client with respect, sensitivity and compassion, creating a calm environment in which people can explore difficult feelings and find practical ways forward.

Registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - she adapts conversations and treatment plans to match each person’s unique needs and circumstances. Serife listens attentively to understand what matters most to the client, then collaborates on goals and steps that feel achievable and relevant.

She recognises that starting therapy takes courage and she affirms that first step as an important part of change. Serife works to build a supportive working relationship and to tailor methods so the therapy feels personally meaningful. Her practice emphasises clear, compassionate care and a focus on practical strategies alongside emotional exploration to help clients move toward greater balance and wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Serife Dent combines client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to meet a range of concerns. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an empathic, nonjudgmental space where the client’s own goals and insights guide the work - this approach can be helpful for building self-awareness, improving self-esteem and addressing relationship or life transition issues. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour - it is commonly used for stress, anxiety, low mood and coping with difficult situations.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Serife works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods feel most useful, drawing on different techniques as needed to match the client’s goals, preferences and pace.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access regular support from a registered professional without travel, and they allow therapy to fit into busy lives while maintaining continuity and focus on progress.