Diane Smith , BACP

Diane Smith is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She works in a straightforward, compassionate way and encourages clients to use their own strengths when facing hard moments. Diane frames therapy as a collaborative journey rather than a one-sided process.

In sessions she aims to make things simple and practical. Conversations focus on what is happening now, what matters to the client, and small steps that can make a difference. Diane draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new approaches.

She also uses attachment-based and client-centred ideas to build trust and to make sure each person feels heard. Jungian perspectives can be introduced for clients interested in exploring deeper personal meaning. Diane blends these approaches to suit each person rather than using a single fixed method.

With three years of experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Diane aims to offer calm, steady support during change. Sessions can include practical exercises, reflective conversation and goal-focused planning. Her style is gentle but purposeful, aimed at helping people find clearer ways forward.

People who reach out will be asked about their priorities and what they hope to achieve. From there Diane and each client shape a plan together that fits the person’s life and needs.

How Diane uses therapy approaches online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that fit their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress and when someone feels stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behaviour that maintain problems and then testing small changes to see what helps. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships shape current ways of relating and can help with trust and connection issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Diane will discuss options and test what feels most useful for each person. This is a collaborative process where the client’s goals and preferences guide which methods are used and how they are blended.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and more in-depth conversation. Phone sessions can be quicker to set up and work well when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging suit short check-ins, ongoing reflections or when writing feels easier than speaking. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while still using ACT, attachment-based work and CBT techniques in a focused way.