Diane Smith

Diane Smith is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She works in a straightforward way and focuses on practical steps that clients can use between sessions. Diane encourages people to notice their strengths and to build on what is already working in their lives.

Diane has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration. She believes the person in therapy knows their own story best, and she aims to create a space where that knowledge can guide change. Conversations start with what matters most to the client and move at a pace that feels manageable.

Her approach blends practical strategies with a listening style that pays attention to past patterns and present concerns. Diane uses techniques from cognitive behavioural work and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people manage thoughts and take meaningful action. Attachment-based ideas and client-centred listening are used to understand how relationships shape feelings and behaviour.

Sessions focus on clear goals and simple tools that can be tried between appointments. Diane also pays attention to how identity, body image and long-term health challenges affect mood and self-worth. She supports people who want to work on control issues, communication problems and difficulties that arise after separation.

If you are considering therapy, Diane asks you to take one small step first. Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time that suits you.

How Diane's approaches translate to online work

Diane uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside client-centred listening. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and choose actions that match their values, which can help with anxiety and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current reactions and communication, which can be useful for relationship strains and attachment issues. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on empathic listening and supporting the person's own ability to find answers and make changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Diane will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and will suggest which methods might suit them best. Decisions about pace and techniques are made collaboratively, and plans can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

If you are thinking about online appointments, please confirm the available session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people try tools and exercises in the setting where they live and relate, with guidance from the therapist on what to practise between meetings.