- Warm and non-judgemental
- Practical goal setting
- Family systems aware
About Diana
Diana Simpson is a counsellor with 21 years of practice. She works in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation, and she aims to create a warm, respectful space where people can speak frankly about difficult issues.
Diana uses a client-centred way of working so the person and their goals sit at the heart of sessions. She often draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and on solution-focused techniques to build small, practical steps forward.
She has a background in psychology with a BA (Hons) in Psychology and Counselling Studies and a master’s in psychology. Her longer experience includes work with relationship problems, parenting and blended family concerns, bereavement and loss, trauma and addiction-related issues.
Diana adapts her approach to suit what each person needs. In practice this means listening first, helping someone name what matters most, then agreeing short-term goals and ways to measure progress. She pays attention to attachment and family-system dynamics when these are relevant to a person’s concerns.
People come to her for many reasons, including anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, low self-esteem, intimacy or commitment questions, and career stress. She also supports those dealing with anger, body image, codependency, and caregiving strain.
Her style is described as interactive and non-judgemental, focused on helping people develop clearer self-awareness and practical skills to move forward.
How Diana combines client-centred work and practical models online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and helping the person lead the pace and direction of therapy; it helps when someone needs understanding and space to make sense of feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and helps people try out small changes to reduce anxiety or low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy aims to identify achievable next steps and build on what is already working in someone’s life.Finding the right mix of approaches is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that suit those aims, and adjust the plan if something isn’t working. Clients are invited to reflect on what helps and what does not so the work fits their needs.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and fewer travel demands. Online work can suit people who prefer a shorter check-in or who need to schedule sessions around childcare or work breaks. The exact session formats available are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking to ensure they fit your routine.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Diana works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting, grief, trauma and abuse, addiction-related problems, and career or self-esteem difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centred and collaborative, with practical elements from cognitive behavioural and solution-focused work to set goals and build coping skills.
What background does she bring to therapy?
She has 21 years of experience and holds a BA (Hons) in Psychology and Counselling Studies plus a master’s in psychology, with additional training in family systems and trauma.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and she practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what about cost?
Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; specific costs vary with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.