Diana Simpson , BACP

Diana Simpson is a BACP-accredited therapist based in the United Kingdom with 21 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through a wide range of life challenges. She combines professional training with a warm, interactive style, offering non-judgemental care grounded in respect and compassion. Her practice addresses issues such as parenting, depression, anxiety, bereavement, abandonment, life transitions, relationship difficulties, trauma, addictions, grief, self-esteem, and career concerns.

Diana uses an integrative approach that draws on cognitive behavioural methods, client-centered principles, solution-focused techniques, and family systems perspectives to tailor treatment to each person’s goals. 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. Diana is accredited by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.

In sessions she focuses on helping clients build self-awareness, develop practical coping skills, and move toward the changes they want to make. She adapts the structure and tools of therapy to fit individual needs, believing that collaboration and clear goals help people make steady progress. Diana accepts new clients and offers a supportive environment for exploring difficult emotions and creating a clearer vision of the future.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where clients are encouraged to explore their feelings and values. This approach helps people who want greater self-understanding and emotional support without feeling judged.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) uses practical strategies to identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and to replace them with healthier alternatives. It is often helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and for developing concrete coping skills.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on goals and strengths, helping clients identify small, achievable steps toward the changes they want. It can be especially useful when someone seeks focused, goal-oriented work on specific problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be decided collaboratively. Diana will work with each client to match methods to their needs, goals, and personal preferences so that sessions feel relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Diana is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it possible to fit therapy into a busy life and access licensed professionals from different locations. These options provide flexibility in scheduling, consistent contact between appointments, and multiple ways to engage with therapy depending on what feels most comfortable for the client.