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Diane Smith, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - stress and relationships
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT approaches
- Attachment-focused work
- Practical behaviour goals
About Diane
Diane Smith is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Diane works with people who want practical ways to manage difficult feelings and improve everyday coping.
Her approach is direct and structured. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and attachment-based ideas to look at thoughts, behaviours and values. Sessions typically involve noticing unhelpful thinking patterns, practising different responses, and setting small, realistic goals to change habits.
Diane also draws on client-centred and Jungian influences to understand personal meaning and emotional patterns. This means she listens for what matters to each person and helps them explore that alongside practical strategies. Work on relationship difficulties will often include communication patterns and attachment-related dynamics.
She has worked with a range of issues beyond the main list, including body image, dissociation, eating and substance concerns, chronic pain or illness, and codependency. These areas are handled with the same focus on concrete steps and clear aims.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Diane uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and asks prospective clients to confirm current session options before booking.
How her approaches map to online work
Diane commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot patterns in their thinking and behaviour and to try small, practical experiments that change those patterns. CBT is helpful for anxiety, low mood and stress because it breaks down problems into steps that can be practised between sessions.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which focuses on values and on making room for difficult thoughts while committing to valued actions. ACT can help when someone wants more consistent action despite uncomfortable feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at how early relationships shape communication and connection, and it often helps with recurring relationship problems or trust issues.
Finding the right mix is presented as a collaborative process. Diane will work with each person to decide which methods suit their needs and goals, adjusting the plan as they learn what helps. The aim is practical: choose methods that fit the person’s situation and try them in everyday life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. For example, video can support face-to-face style conversation, while phone check-ins may be a simpler option when bandwidth or quiet time is limited.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, body image, addiction and chronic pain.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try new ways of responding. Sessions include practical exercises and small behavioural goals.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom working with a range of emotional and relationship concerns. Her practice blends CBT, ACT, attachment ideas and client-centred work.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. People in the United Kingdom should confirm session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and cost varies with location. Prospective clients should review the subscription details before proceeding.
How do I start a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling 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.