Diane Smith
Practical support for stress, anxiety and relationships
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About Diane
Diane Smith helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She presents as a calm, steady presence and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or uncertain. She sees the person as the expert in their own life and builds on existing strengths.
Sessions focus on clear, practical conversation rather than jargon. The goal is to find small, useful changes that feel possible day to day.
Background and approach
Her style combines different therapeutic ideas to suit the person in front of her. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour. Attachment-Based Therapy considers how past relationships affect present ones.
Client-Centred Therapy keeps the conversation focused on the person’s priorities. Diane has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation. She uses that background to offer steady, empathic support while helping people set realistic goals.
People who come for help might work on handling panic or persistent worry, repairing connection and communication, recovering from past hurt, or improving confidence. Sessions are conversational and paced to the individual, with practical suggestions and gentle reflection. To begin, a short questionnaire and a chat about goals help make sure the work fits.
Diane encourages small steps and clear plans so progress can be noticed between sessions.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 3
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 402415
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Diane's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Diane works with
Everything Diane lists, 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
Approaches Diane lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Diane works online
The choice of approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals and preferences, and together they will decide which methods to try. That collaboration helps tailor sessions so the approach fits the problem and the person’s style.
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, reduce travel, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or let people join from a quieter spot. Therapists and registered or accredited professionals help clients adapt exercises, reflections and behaviour plans to an online setting so the practical parts of therapy still move forward.
Questions and answers
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
Diane works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems and depression, plus related issues such as attachment concerns, body image and communication problems.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and person-focused, emphasising practical, manageable steps and building on a person’s strengths rather than using specialist jargon.
What experience does she bring?
She has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom, working with a range of emotional and relational difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
The listing notes BACP accreditation and that she practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.
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