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Diane Smith, BACP

Diane Smith is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression.

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About Diane

Diane Smith is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She writes simply and directly, and aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure.

Diane works from the belief that each person knows their story best and already carries strengths they can use to move forward. Her sessions are collaborative and straightforward. She listens without judgement and encourages practical steps that can fit into day-to-day life.

Background and approach

Diane draws on a mix of approaches to match what each person needs, choosing methods that feel useful rather than pushing a single technique. With three years of professional experience, Diane has worked with a range of concerns that often overlap, such as attachment difficulties, body image, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, and issues linked to substance use.

She also supports people dealing with separation, domestic violence, dissociation and control issues. Diane is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom. Sessions are offered in English and are delivered online by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging.

She aims to create a calm, steady space where people can speak openly and try different ways of coping. If someone decides to begin, Diane encourages a short initial step to see if the working style fits. From there she works with each person to set practical goals and follow a pace that feels right.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	402415	January 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Diane lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Body image
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Diane names

Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.

How Diane’s approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT, focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and low mood by encouraging small, manageable steps. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people understand and change how they connect with others. This approach can help with relationship problems and attachment issues. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the centre of the work and relies on empathic listening and non-judgemental support to build confidence and clarity.

Finding the right approach is part of the work Diane does with each person. She will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then try methods together and adjust as needed. The choice of approach is collaborative rather than fixed, and sessions can change as progress is made.

Online sessions offer practical benefits for people with busy lives or limited options for travel. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from different locations, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break, while live chat or text-based messaging can suit people who prefer writing or want brief check-ins. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and fit it around everyday commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of issues does Diane support?

Diane supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She also works with related concerns such as attachment issues, body image, chronic pain and substance-related problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She takes a collaborative and down-to-earth approach, listening without judgement and encouraging practical steps. Sessions focus on what helps in day-to-day life and on building the client’s existing strengths.

What is her experience working as a counsellor?

She has three years of professional experience supporting people with emotional and relational difficulties. That background includes work with trauma, communication problems and chronic health challenges.

What credentials and location are listed for the counsellor?

She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are used for online work?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does costing and billing work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are managed through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start therapy with Diane?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist’s availability.