Digna Patel, BACP
Digna Patel welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by low mood, stress or difficult life changes.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self Esteem
- +12 more
About Digna
Digna Patel welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by low mood, stress or difficult life changes. She writes simply and listens closely so people can talk honestly about what is worrying them. Her approach is warm and practical, aimed at helping people find clearer ways to cope and move forward.
She has five years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation. Sessions are shaped around each person's needs, with time given to understand what matters most before suggesting ways to make small changes.
Background and approach
That might include working on thoughts, behaviours or the way relationships affect mood. Digna often uses techniques from cognitive behavioural work to spot unhelpful thinking patterns. She also draws on attachment ideas to look at how early relationships influence current connections.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas are used to help people notice difficult feelings and commit to values-based action. In practice she aims for clear, straightforward conversation. People can expect practical exercises, reflective discussion and gentle challenge when it helps.
The focus is on building tools that apply to everyday life rather than relying on jargon. Sessions can address a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship strain, parenting pressures and work stress. The aim is to leave people better able to cope and make choices that fit their values and goals.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 379268 | 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 Digna works with
Everything Digna lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Digna lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- 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
She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy concepts to look at how early relationship patterns affect current connections. This approach can help when problems with trust, closeness or repeated relational patterns leave someone feeling stuck.
Finding the best approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try different methods and adapt work to what helps most. Together the client and counsellor shape a plan that feels manageable and relevant to everyday life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed, and messaging suits shorter updates or reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or travel while keeping continuity of care with registered or accredited professionals.
Frequently asked
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
Digna works with problems such as stress, anxiety and depression, plus relationship strain, grief, trauma and parenting pressures.
What is the therapeutic style in sessions?
The style is conversational and practical, using exercises and gentle challenge to build everyday coping skills and clarity.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
She has five years of professional therapy and counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
What professional credential does the counsellor hold and where are they based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with this counsellor?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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