Diane Rathfield , BACP

Diane Rathfield is a counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, career uncertainty and life changes. She also helps with addiction concerns, grief, sleep and eating difficulties, anger and mood challenges such as depression and bipolar. Diane offers practical, compassionate help for LGBT concerns, parenting strain, compassion fatigue and ADHD-related struggles.

She keeps sessions straightforward and down-to-earth. Diane aims to create an open space where people can talk without fear of judgement. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on small, manageable steps that can make daily life easier.

Diane holds a BACP credential, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy registration. She brings four years of professional counselling experience in addition to many years of caring work with people in different settings.

Her approach is collaborative and paced to the individual. Diane listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and works with clients to try new responses. Practical tools, reflective discussion and short-term goals are used when helpful.

Sessions are offered from the United Kingdom and are conducted in English. She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their day. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Diane uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and practical change. One common approach involves learning skills to manage anxiety and stress through breath work, grounding and simple behavioural changes that reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another approach looks at mood patterns and routines to address depression and bipolar symptoms by building predictable structures and small achievable goals that stabilise energy and mood.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Diane will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences, and together they will try methods that feel workable. If something does not fit, she adjusts the plan so the work stays useful and manageable.

Online therapy offers flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls let people have a full conversation and see facial cues, while phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text sessions suit short check-ins, written reflection or those who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily routines, and let people choose the format that best supports their progress.