- Warm collaborative style
- Practical steps
- Focus on relationships
About Diane
Diane Smith is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She works from the view that each person knows their story best and brings strengths to change. Diane aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone looking for more fulfilment and wellbeing.
In sessions she uses practical, conversational methods that help people spot patterns and try small, doable changes. Her style is warm and person-centred, with an emphasis on listening first and checking what feels useful for each person. Diane draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help with thought patterns and actions.
She also brings ideas from attachment-based and Jungian thinking to help people understand their early relationships and personal meaning. This can be helpful for people noticing codependent patterns or struggling with communication and control issues. Diane describes therapy as a collaborative process where goals are set together.
Diane holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy accreditation noted in her profile. She has three years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including chronic illness, addiction-related issues, body image and family-related stresses.
Sessions are conducted in English and are arranged via the site when starting therapy. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Approaches that translate to online counselling
Diane uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to address thoughts, feelings and actions. ACT emphasises clarifying values and taking steps that matter, which can help with anxiety, depression and stress. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing small behavioural changes, which many people find useful for mood and relationship-related concerns.Attachment-Based Therapy is also part of her toolkit and helps people understand how early relationship patterns influence current reactions and connections. Together with the client, Diane aims to find which mix of approaches best matches the person’s goals and situation. This is a collaborative process where methods are adjusted as therapy progresses.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking since the profile does not list formats explicitly. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier, such as shorter check-ins during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. It can also be helpful when someone prefers not to be on camera or needs lower bandwidth options. Registered or accredited professionals can use these ways of working to focus on practical changes, relationship patterns and values-based goals while arranging sessions to suit everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Diane support?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, among other areas such as codependency and attachment issues.
How would she approach therapy with me?
Her approach is conversational and person-centred, mixing practical exercises with reflection to help people notice patterns and try small changes.
What is her professional background?
Diane has three years of professional experience working across a range of concerns including chronic illness, addiction-related issues and body image.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is listed with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.