Diane Smith, BACP
Diane Smith helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- +3 more
About Diane
Diane Smith helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She writes plainly and works to make sessions feel straightforward and practical. Diane presents herself as a supportive presence for people ready to start making changes.
Diane uses simple, conversational ways to listen and understand what matters to each person. She believes people know their own story and brings that into sessions.
Background and approach
She focuses on strengths and on small, workable steps that can shift day-to-day feelings and reactions. Her approach draws on a few different therapy styles. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions link to mood.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current feelings and patterns. Diane has three years of professional experience and holds BACP registration.
That background shapes a practical, person-focused way of working rather than a single fixed method. Sessions aim to be collaborative and clear, so people know what to expect. People meet Diane to talk through specific problems such as communication difficulties, codependency, body image, chronic illness, addiction, or the impact of divorce.
She also works with concerns linked to autism and attachment, and with issues like dissociation and control problems. The style in sessions is calm and respectful. Diane helps people set achievable goals and reflects on progress as therapy continues.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 402415 | January 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Diane works with
Everything Diane lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Diane lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Diane will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and make decisions collaboratively. That might mean using one method more, combining elements, or adjusting the style as therapy progresses.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video calls allow a face-to-face conversation while phone sessions need less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging can be used for shorter check-ins or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options give flexibility to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities or mobility limits.
Frequently asked
What issues does Diane specialise in?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, plus related concerns such as attachment issues, addiction, body image and chronic illness.
What is Diane's therapy style like?
Diane works in a conversational, strengths-focused way and aims for clear, practical sessions. She helps people set short-term goals and uses a mix of listening and structured techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with the listed concerns and approaches.
What credential does Diane hold and where is she based?
Diane holds BACP registration and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats can sessions take?
Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Diane?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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