Counsellor profile
Diane Smith, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - Relationships and stress
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- Credentials
- BACP
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom / 402415
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- United Kingdom
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship struggles
- CBT and ACT
About Diane
Diane Smith is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She sees adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Diane describes clients as the experts of their own stories and focuses on what they already do well.
Her sessions begin with straightforward listening and practical conversation. She helps people notice unhelpful patterns and try small changes. Diane emphasises clear goals and steps you can use between sessions rather than long, abstract explanations.
She draws on a mix of approaches to suit the issue at hand. That can include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to work on values and action, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot thoughts and habits, and Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early relationships shape present reactions. Jungian perspectives and client-centred ways of working also appear when they fit the problem.
People often come for help with communicating better, setting limits, coping with overwhelming emotion, and managing the effects of past abuse. Diane also offers support around issues linked to chronic illness, addiction, body image and codependency. Sessions aim to make things more manageable day to day.
Expect a direct, conversational style and practical suggestions you can try between appointments. If you want to arrange a first meeting, follow the site steps to complete the short questionnaire and schedule a session.
How sessions work
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you clarify what matters most and take small actions towards those values. It is useful when worry or avoidance stops people doing things they care about. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing patterns of behaviour. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress because it gives practical skills to try between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Diane will talk with you about your goals and how you prefer to work, then suggest methods that fit. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier, for example by removing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a lunch break. They also let people use video or audio if that suits them better, so the practical choice supports attendance and consistent progress.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she work with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, plus related areas such as codependency and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical. She focuses on clear steps and techniques to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.