Diana Simpson , BACP

Diana Simpson is a counsellor who uses a client-centred way of working. She draws on practical methods from cognitive behavioural and solution-focused approaches. Her style is warm and respectful and aims to make it easier to talk about hard things.

She has worked in the field for 21 years and holds accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Diana adapts sessions to each person's goals, helping people build self-awareness and practical coping skills. She keeps language simple and focuses on small, achievable steps.

Diana helps with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. She also supports people dealing with grief, trauma and intimacy-related issues. Parenting concerns and family problems are part of her work with individuals who want help navigating those stresses.

Other areas she addresses include addiction, anger, self-esteem and career worries. She also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, codependency and communication problems. LGBT concerns are included among her focus areas.

Her sessions blend talking and practical strategies. Clients can expect to set clear goals and review progress over time. The overall aim is to strengthen resilience and help people make meaningful changes in day-to-day life.

Integrating practical approaches for online support

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding where the person is coming from. It helps people feel heard and decide on goals that matter to them. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and offers tools to change unhelpful habits, which is useful for anxiety, low mood and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on what people want to achieve now and builds short-term steps to reach those goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and agree a plan with the client based on their needs and preferences. This collaboration lets people try methods and adjust them so therapy fits their life and aims.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual contact helps the process. Phone sessions work well for shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging can suit those who prefer writing or need brief, frequent support between longer sessions. Together these options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different lifestyles.