Diane Smith, BACP

Diane Smith is a United Kingdom-based therapist with three years of professional experience and a BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, motivation challenges, low self-esteem and confidence concerns, alongside experience supporting those with depression.

Diane approaches therapy from a collaborative stance, treating each person as the expert of their own story while helping them identify and build on existing strengths. She acknowledges that seeking change and greater well-being requires courage, and she offers steady support through that process. Sessions aim to explore practical steps and personal resources that can help clients move toward a more fulfilling and happier life.

Throughout her practice Diane emphasizes respect, attentive listening, and a focus on individual goals. By combining therapeutic techniques with a belief in each person’s capacity for growth, she helps clients address immediate concerns while working toward longer-term resilience and clarity.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without needing to be controlled by them. It focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed steps toward a meaningful life - useful for stress, anxiety, and motivation challenges.

Attachment-Based Therapy addresses patterns of relating that developed in early relationships and continue to affect current connections. It supports exploration of trust, closeness, and communication in order to improve relationships and reduce relational distress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers practical strategies to challenge unhelpful thinking and build coping skills, which can help with anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns.

Diane works collaboratively with clients to determine which approach or combination of approaches best fits each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That process unfolds through conversation and shared planning so clients feel involved in shaping their care.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier for clients to attend from different locations and to choose formats that suit their schedules and comfort levels.