Diana Simpson, BACP
Diana Simpson is a counsellor with 21 years of experience who blends practical talking therapies to help people through hard times.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
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About Diana
Diana Simpson is a counsellor with 21 years of experience who blends practical talking therapies to help people through hard times. She works with adults on problems such as depression, anxiety, relationship strain and grief. Her style is warm and non-judgemental and she aims to make sessions straightforward and useful from the first meeting.
She uses approaches that focus on the person in front of her and on concrete changes that reduce distress.
Background and approach
Sessions are shaped by what the client wants to work on, whether that is coping with life changes, managing stress, or rebuilding after loss. Diana listens closely and helps people name what is happening and decide what to try next.
Her background includes a BA (Hons) in Psychology and Counselling Studies and a master’s degree in Psychology, alongside a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy registration. Those qualifications inform her practical, down-to-earth way of working rather than a single method. Diana commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful thinking and on Client-Centred techniques to build trust and clarity.
She also uses Solution-Focused steps when clients want quick, goal-driven progress and Internal Family Systems ideas when exploring inner parts feels useful. Sessions cover many everyday concerns like parenting stress, career questions, body image, addiction worries, intimacy issues and caregiver strain. People come to learn skills, find clearer choices and feel steadier in day-to-day life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 18453 | September 2026 |
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 Diana works with
Everything Diana lists, in their own terms.
- 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.
Online support
Choosing the right approach is part of the work and is decided together. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences and practical needs and suggest which blend of methods might help most. This is a collaborative process where plans are adjusted as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexibility for different lifestyles. Video calls allow face-to-face contact and visual cues. Phone sessions can be quicker and need less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or days when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, childcare and other commitments while keeping the focus on clear, practical steps.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people facing depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, addictions and a range of other concerns such as parenting stress and career questions.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is warm and non-judgemental and she blends Client-Centred, Cognitive Behavioural, Solution-Focused and Internal Family Systems ideas to fit each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings with adults on a wide range of issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a BA (Hons) in Psychology and Counselling Studies, a master’s in Psychology, and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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