Diana Simpson

• Stress and anxiety
• CBT and IFS approaches
• Parenting and grief

About Diana

Diana Simpson works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting difficulties, bereavement, trauma and addiction. She uses a mix of approaches drawn from client-centred practice, cognitive behavioural ideas, solution-focused work and family-systems thinking. Diana is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 21 years of experience.

Diana trained in psychology and counselling and holds a BA honours degree and a master’s in psychology. She has also completed advanced training in Family Systems Trauma. Over two decades she has helped people talk through relationship problems, manage low mood and anxiety, and deal with loss and life changes.

In sessions she adopts a client-centred style that keeps the conversation focused on the person in front of her. She draws on cognitive behavioural techniques where thinking and behaviour patterns are getting in the way, and uses solution-focused steps when people want short-term, practical changes.

Family-systems ideas are used to look at patterns that run through family relationships and how those patterns affect current difficulties. Work on attachment and abandonment themes is available where these are relevant to a person’s concerns.

Diana also supports people with issues around intimacy, self-esteem, anger and career decisions. She works with parents on parenting strain and fatherhood questions, and with people facing ageing and caregiver stresses. Sessions aim to clarify goals and build skills that help with day-to-day coping.

Using her approaches in online counselling

Client-centred counselling focuses on talking and reflection. The therapist listens without judgement and follows what the client brings, helping people clarify their own goals and feelings. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviours interact and includes practical exercises to reduce unhelpful patterns; it can help with anxiety, low mood and stress. Solution-focused work concentrates on small, achievable steps and on what is already working, which is useful for people seeking quicker, practical changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Diana will discuss different methods and agree together which fits the client’s goals and preferences. The decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits the client. It can also make it simpler to continue therapy during life transitions or when rearranging work and family commitments.

Topics Diana lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Parenting issues
• Coping with life changes
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Coaching
• Abandonment
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Avoidant personality
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Dependent personality
• Divorce and separation
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Internal Family Systems

Questions about Diana

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She helps people manage anxiety using cognitive behavioural techniques and conversation-led methods.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises client-centred counselling and uses CBT, solution-focused methods and family-systems ideas as part of an integrative approach.

How much experience does she have?

She has 21 years of experience working with a range of concerns including relationships, loss, addiction and life transitions.

Is she accredited and where does she work?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients book sessions?

She does not accept international clients at present.

What formats are available for sessions?

Confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified here.

How much do sessions cost and how are they paid?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.