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Diane Smith, BACP

Diane Smith is a counsellor who helps people cope with 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 cope with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She offers a calm and steady presence and encourages clients to use their own strengths when facing hard things. Diane works in the United Kingdom and carries the BACP credential, which is listed as her professional registration.

Diane believes the first step towards change takes courage. She listens without judgement and helps people identify practical steps they can try between sessions.

Background and approach

Conversations are straightforward and grounded, focusing on what actually matters to the person in front of her. Her approach draws on a mix of therapies. Diane uses Trauma-Focused Therapy when past hurt affects daily life.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot patterns of thinking and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people decide what matters most to them and act on it. Sessions aim to build clearer communication, stronger self-understanding and better ways to manage difficult feelings.

Diane can help people work through attachment concerns, dissociation, body image, addiction-related worries and the strain of chronic pain or illness. She also supports those navigating separation, divorce and fatherhood issues. With three years of professional experience, Diane keeps sessions practical and person-led.

She encourages people to set small, achievable goals and to notice progress over time. Her style is warm and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on everyday language and usable tools.

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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

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Approaches that suit online therapy

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on reducing the hold of past painful events. It helps people make sense of traumatic memories and learn ways to feel safer in daily life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters to someone and taking action towards those values even when difficult feelings are present. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and supports new ways of relating and trusting others.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is often a process. Diane works collaboratively with clients to choose methods that fit their needs, goals and preferences. She listens to what has or hasn't helped before and suggests small practical steps, adapting the mix of approaches as the work develops.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when seeing expressions matters. Phone sessions use less data and can be easier to fit into a break at work. Live chat or text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer not to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and between-session tasks to work well in any of these formats, making therapy more accessible across different routines and locations.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Diane support?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as attachment concerns, body image and addiction-related worries.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Diane uses a warm, down-to-earth approach and keeps language simple. Sessions focus on practical steps and building on the person's existing strengths.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience working with people on stress, trauma, anxiety and mood concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

Diane lists BACP as her credential and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with her from another country?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; to begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability.