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Diana Simpson, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - relationships and anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
- Family systems perspective
About Diana
Diana Simpson is a BACP counsellor with 21 years of experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, grief, trauma and abuse, and difficulties with self-esteem and addiction.
Diana uses clear, structured methods alongside conversational work. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centred ways of working, solution-focused techniques and aspects of Internal Family Systems. Sessions typically focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts, trying different responses and building practical coping skills.
Her background includes a BA (Hons) in psychology and counselling studies and a masters in psychology. She also has advanced training in family systems trauma and she has spent two decades working in settings that include individual and relationship concerns. That combination gives a practical perspective on everyday problems.
In sessions Diana helps people set concrete goals and checks progress regularly. Conversations look at patterns in thinking and behaviour and then test small changes in daily life. She also works through painful events such as bereavement, abandonment and transitions with step-by-step techniques.
People who come for support can expect a straightforward style that balances focused strategies and open listening. She offers help with communication problems, commitment and relationship issues, caregiver stress, body image and career-related concerns. Sessions aim to leave people with tools they can use between meetings.
How her approaches translate to online work
Diana commonly combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centred work in a practical way. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioural changes to reduce anxiety or low mood. Client-centred methods prioritise the person’s own goals and pay attention to what matters most to them.She also uses solution-focused techniques to identify small, achievable steps and to track progress between sessions. These approaches suit issues such as stress, relationship difficulties, parenting questions and coping with life changes because they concentrate on clear goals and measurable steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Diana will discuss options with clients and agree on a plan together, using the client’s goals and preferences to decide which methods to emphasise. This collaborative way helps match the work to practical needs.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can use these methods effectively in remote sessions while helping clients apply strategies in day-to-day life.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions and self-esteem concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and to test practical changes. Sessions include exercises to try between meetings and review what works.
What experience does she bring?
She has 21 years of experience working with individuals and on relationship and family concerns, plus advanced training in family systems trauma.
What are her credentials and location?
She is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.