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- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment work
- Values-based action
About Diane
BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience, Diane Smith works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self esteem and depression. She focuses on practical conversations and steady progress rather than labels. Diane uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment work, client-centred listening, cognitive methods and Jungian ideas.
Diane treats each person as the expert on their own life. Sessions aim to clarify what matters to the client and to find small, manageable changes that fit into day-to-day life. She listens, reflects back what she hears and uses questions and exercises from several approaches to help people test new ways of thinking and behaving.
Her work pays attention to early attachment patterns and how these shape current relationships. That helps when people are stuck in repeated conflicts or find trust hard. Cognitive techniques are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try out alternatives in real situations.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy features in sessions when people want to reduce struggle with painful thoughts and focus on values and action. Jungian ideas are sometimes used to look at deeper personal themes and recurring life patterns. Client-centred work underpins the practical interventions, so sessions keep returning to the client’s priorities.
Diane offers straightforward, goal-oriented sessions that aim to make everyday life more manageable. She works in English and does not take international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a cancellable subscription model. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session.
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How Diane uses approaches in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress and when someone wants clearer priorities rather than getting stuck on difficult feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current interactions and trust. This can help when people repeat the same conflicts or find it hard to feel close to others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing different ways of responding in daily life. It suits problems like low mood, anxiety and unhelpful behaviour cycles.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Diane treats this as a collaborative process and will help you decide which methods to use based on your goals and preferences. She combines listening with practical tasks so the approach can change as needs evolve.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work or family life, allow quieter check-ins that do not need long travel, and let people use shorter or more frequent sessions when that helps. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly adapt tasks and homework to suit remote sessions and everyday routines.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self esteem and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, body image, addiction, chronic illness and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style combines client-centred listening with practical exercises from CBT and ACT. She also uses attachment-based and Jungian ideas to look at relationship patterns and recurring themes.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom. That experience informs her use of multiple approaches to suit different concerns.
What credential and location are listed?
The profile lists BACP as the credential and her practice is in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the booking process.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.