Diane Smith

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• CBT and ACT methods

About Diane

Diane Smith works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She uses a person-centred way of working and believes people know their own story and strengths. Diane is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and has three years of professional experience.

Diane spends sessions listening and helping people talk through what is worrying them. She uses clear, direct conversation and practical steps to manage anxiety and low mood. She also draws on cognitive behaviour techniques to look at patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going.

Attachment-based ideas are used to look at how early relationships affect current relationships and feelings. Jungian ideas may be introduced to help people think about deeper themes and personal meaning. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy methods are used to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and focus on chosen values and actions.

People often come to Diane for relationship concerns and for help after abusive or traumatic experiences. She also works with issues linked to body image, codependency, and substance use. Sessions aim to be practical, with space to reflect and plan small changes between meetings.

Diane works in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English. She approaches each case collaboratively, helping people identify priorities and the next steps they want to take.

Approaches used in online sessions

Diane commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and choose actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, low mood and motivation issues.

She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how past relationships affect current ways of relating and feeling. This approach can help with relationship difficulties and problems rooted in early experiences.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques are used to identify thought and behaviour patterns and try small, practical changes. CBT is often helpful for stress, anxiety and depression.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Diane will discuss options and help decide which methods suit the person’s concerns, goals and preferred pace. The choice is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt exercises and resources so they work well in remote meetings and in the person’s everyday context.

Topics Diane lists

• Stress and 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 and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Mood disorders
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Personality disorders
• Polyamory and 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

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Jungian Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Diane

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety is listed as a main concern she works with, including practical steps and cognitive behaviour techniques.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses a person-centred style alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioural techniques, attachment-based ideas and Jungian approaches.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience as stated in her profile.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I get started with her counselling?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.