Diana Simpson , BACP

Diana Simpson is a BACP-accredited therapist in the United Kingdom with 21 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through a wide range of concerns. She offers a warm, interactive approach grounded in respect and compassion, working without judgment to help people navigate parenting challenges, depression, anxiety, bereavement, abandonment, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. Diana draws on an integrative blend of therapeutic methods - including client-centered work, cognitive behavioural techniques, solution-focused strategies, and family systems perspectives - and adapts these to the unique goals and circumstances of each client. She holds a BA honours degree in psychology and counselling studies, a master’s degree in psychology, and has completed advanced training in Family Systems Trauma. This combination of academic qualification and practical training informs a practice that emphasizes self-awareness and skill development, helping clients identify practical steps toward change. Diana tailors treatment plans to meet individual needs and provides a supportive space to speak openly. She regards seeking counselling as a courageous step and aims to accompany people as they clarify their vision for the future and build the skills to pursue it.

How Diana's Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Diana commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an empathic, non-judgemental space where the client’s own perspective guides the process - it is often helpful for building self-awareness, improving communication, and processing relationship or life-stage concerns. CBT involves identifying patterns of thinking and behaviour that contribute to distress and developing practical skills to shift those patterns - it can be effective for anxiety, depression, and coping with stressors. She also integrates solution-focused techniques that concentrate on clients’ strengths and concrete steps toward change, which can be useful when people want practical, goal-oriented work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Diana works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions as the work unfolds, matching style and pace to what the client finds most helpful.

Online therapy with Diana is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and life situations. These options make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals without the need to travel, and allow therapy to be integrated into busy lives in a practical, consistent way.