Serife Dent, BACP

Serife Dent uses a client-centred way of working to help people feel heard and understood. She focuses on practical steps and clear conversation to reduce stress and manage anxiety. Serife aims to make each session straightforward and respectful, so people can take small steps forward at their own pace.

She draws on cognitive behavioural therapy to spot patterns that keep someone stuck, and on psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences shape current feelings. Serife also uses Imago relationship ideas when people want to look at how they relate to others. Motivational interviewing helps when someone needs support to make changes and stay motivated.

Serife has four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with a wide range of concerns including relationship strain, family problems, grief, depression and compassion fatigue. She also supports people facing career pressures, intimacy issues and body image worries.

In sessions she will listen first, then agree practical goals and steps. Conversations may include thought exercises, looking at relationship patterns, or focusing on personal values that move someone forward. The pace is adjusted to what the person needs.

People who choose Serife can expect straightforward language and a calm style. She aims to help people build small, useful skills they can use between sessions. If someone is unsure where to begin she guides them through the first steps and helps set a realistic plan for change.

How these approaches work online

Serife commonly uses client-centred counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy to guide online work. Client-centred counselling focuses on listening closely and following the person’s concerns, helping people feel understood and decide their own next steps. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and uses practical exercises to change them.

She may also draw on Imago relationship ideas when relationship dynamics are a focus. That approach highlights how communication patterns develop and offers simple dialogue tools to improve understanding between people. Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the work; Serife will discuss what fits best with each person’s goals and preferences so the plan is collaborative.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls let pairs use visual cues similar to face-to-face meetings. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, shorter reflections, or when someone prefers typed conversation. These options offer flexibility so therapy can fit around work, family and daily life.