About Diana
Diana Simpson is a counsellor who uses a client-centred, practical approach to help people through difficult times. She brings 21 years of experience and a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) registration to her work. Her style is warm, respectful and non-judgemental.
She aims to make sessions feel straightforward and useful for everyday life. She draws on client-centred therapy to focus on each person’s experience and priorities. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try new ways of coping.
Background and approach
Solution-focused work helps set clear goals and notice small changes that make a difference. Internal Family Systems ideas can help people understand different parts of themselves and how those parts relate. Diana has worked with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strains, addiction and LGBT-related concerns.
She also supports people with career questions, self-esteem and anger, and addresses attachment, abandonment and blended family matters when relevant to the individual. Her background includes a BA (Hons) in Psychology and Counselling Studies and a master’s degree in Psychology, together with advanced training in Family Systems Trauma. She is registered with the BACP.
Diana tailors her approach to the goals each person brings and focuses on building practical skills alongside greater self-understanding. To begin, she asks people to clarify what they want to achieve and then adapts sessions to those aims. This makes the work feel directed and relevant to day-to-day life, while keeping the pace suited to each person.
What Diana works with
Everything Diana lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Diana is listed here; the rest shows what else Diana works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Diana lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How these approaches shape online counselling
Client-centred therapy focuses on the person’s priorities and experience, offering a listening style that helps people name what matters and decide next steps. It is useful for building self-awareness and finding clarity about relationships and life choices.Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect, and uses practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and behaving. It can help with anxiety, depression, stress and patterns that keep people stuck.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that suit each person’s needs. This is a collaborative decision and can change as the work progresses.
Session arrangements should be confirmed before booking, since available formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around daily life, such as having a shorter check-in between commitments or avoiding travel time. They can also allow for quieter surroundings or not being on camera when that helps someone engage. Ask about current session options when you arrange a first meeting to match the format to practical needs and goals.
Questions people ask about Diana
What concerns can she help with?
Diana works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, parenting strains and LGBT-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm and interactive, combining client-centred listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural and solution-focused work.
What experience does she bring?
She has 21 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples and families on a variety of life challenges and transitions.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds a BA (Hons) in Psychology and Counselling Studies, a master’s in Psychology, advanced Family Systems Trauma training, and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.
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