Diana Simpson, BACP
Warm, practical counselling for relationship and parenting concerns
Book with Diana- Years in practice
- 21
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Diana
Diana Simpson is a BACP counsellor with 21 years of experience supporting adults through relationship and parenting concerns. She writes in a warm, straightforward way and aims to make therapy practical for everyday life. Diana offers a calm, non-judgemental presence for people under stress or facing big life changes.
Her practice blends familiar, goal-focused approaches. She uses Client-Centred techniques to listen and reflect, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and Solution-Focused ideas to identify small, achievable changes.
Background and approach
Diana also draws on Internal Family Systems to help people notice different inner parts and how they respond in relationships. She has worked with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, intimacy and self-esteem issues. Parenting and family matters are a frequent focus, including blended family dynamics, fatherhood issues and communication problems.
Diana also supports people dealing with abandonment, caregiver stress and life transitions. Diana trained in psychology and counselling and holds a BA (Hons) in Psychology and Counselling Studies plus a master’s in Psychology. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Sessions aim to be practical and tailored to the individual. Initial conversations focus on immediate concerns and clear, manageable goals. Over time people work on changing patterns, improving communication and building skills that fit their everyday lives.
What Diana works with
Everything Diana lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Diana helps people with.
- 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.
How Diana’s approaches work online
Diana uses Client-Centred Therapy to create an accepting, listening space where the client’s concerns lead the session. This approach helps people who need someone to reflect their feelings and priorities back to them so they can make sense of difficult moments.She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at thoughts, feelings and behaviours and finds small changes that can make daily life easier. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood and stress when people want practical steps to try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and it will be a collaborative decision. The therapist discusses goals and preferences and may combine methods that suit the client’s needs. Clients and the therapist review progress and adjust the approach as work continues.
Online sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video calls let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when a quieter check-in fits the day. Live chat and messaging can suit brief check-ins, people who prefer writing, or those fitting therapy around a busy schedule.
Questions people ask about Diana
What sorts of issues does she help with?
Diana works with a broad range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and parenting matters, intimacy and self-esteem issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and non-judgemental. She blends Client-Centred listening with cognitive and solution-focused methods to set clear, practical goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of professional experience supporting adults through relationship, family and life transition issues.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
Diana is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients; sessions are arranged for people within the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on preference and practical needs.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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