Registration on file

Diane Bailey, BACP

Diane Bailey helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain and parenting pressures.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
+66 more

About Diane

Diane Bailey helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain and parenting pressures. She also supports those dealing with depression, anger, addiction, trauma and intimacy difficulties. Diane works with people managing career worries, self‑esteem problems and major life changes.

She lists the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, among her professional details and has 12 years' experience. Diane adopts a warm, person‑centred way of working. She aims to build a steady, respectful relationship where clients can speak openly.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings as well as what comes up in the moment. Her approach draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people choose values‑based action despite difficult feelings.

Attachment‑based and emotionally focused ideas are used when relationship patterns and emotional bonds are the main concern. Diane explains things in plain language and keeps sessions straightforward. She encourages clients to notice small shifts and to celebrate progress along the way.

The emphasis is on practical change, clearer understanding and building new ways of coping. She offers appointments online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. Sessions run under a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and pricing varies by location and therapist availability.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and pick a time that suits them.

Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed

← Browse all counsellors

Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	161898	November 2026

Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.

Check on the BACP register

Sessions and payment

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

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Anger management
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace 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.

Approaches used online and what they help with

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps when avoidance or worry gets in the way of living in line with what matters most. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new ways of responding. It is commonly used for anxiety, low mood and managing stressful thinking patterns.

Diane treats finding the right approach as a shared process. She will talk with clients about their goals, try different techniques and adjust the plan together. The aim is to find methods that feel useful and fit each person's life and preferences.

Online work can be very practical. Video calls allow face to face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions can be a simpler option on a busy day or where bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check‑ins, written reflections or when people prefer not to be on camera. Together these formats offer flexibility to fit sessions around work, family and daily routines, while still allowing therapists to use ACT, CBT and attachment‑informed ideas effectively.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Diane support?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, anger, addictions, trauma, intimacy issues and career worries. Additional focus areas include body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness adjustments and attachment related difficulties.

How would you describe her approach in sessions?

Her style is warm and person centred with a practical focus. Diane blends talking, reflection and small actions to try between sessions.

What background does she have?

She has 12 years of experience supporting people through life changes and relationship struggles. Diane emphasises building a steady therapeutic relationship and using clear, everyday language.

Where is the counsellor based and what credential is listed?

She is based in the United Kingdom and lists membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available online?

Work can take place by video call, phone sessions, live chat or text‑based messaging. These options let people choose what fits their day and communication style.

How are fees handled?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability and are provided through a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.