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Diane Rathfield, BACP

BACP-registered therapist for stress and life changes
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Career and confidence
  • Trauma and relationships

About Diane Rathfield

Diane Rathfield is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom who combines professional training with many years of caring experience to support people through difficult moments. She holds the BACP credential - a recognised standard for counselling and psychotherapy in the UK - and brings four years of formal clinical practice alongside more than 25 years of informal caring roles.

Diane works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, motivational blocks, low self-esteem, confidence issues and career guidance, and she has experience helping people adapt to significant life changes. Her approach is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques and tailored to each person’s needs, focusing on practical steps and emotional understanding to help clients move forward.

In sessions she aims to create an open, non-judgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. Diane recognises that seeking change takes courage, and she offers steady professional support as clients take those first steps toward greater fulfilment and wellbeing. Her work is collaborative, practical and rooted in respect for each person’s individual experience.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Diane Rathfield have?

Diane Rathfield has four years of professional therapeutic experience, and more than 25 years of additional experience working with people in caring roles.

Is Diane Rathfield a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential and is registered in the United Kingdom.

In which languages does Diane Rathfield provide therapy?

Diane provides therapy in English.

Where is Diane Rathfield located?

She is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Diane Rathfield as my therapist?

You can work with Diane through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Diane Rathfield work with international clients?

No. Diane Rathfield does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Diane Rathfield cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-based approaches for flexible online support

Diane uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people understand and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours, supporting reductions in stress and anxiety and improvements in confidence and motivation. She also applies emotion-focused methods that help clients notice, name and work through difficult feelings related to trauma, loss or life transitions. In addition, Diane offers practical skills-based coaching to build coping strategies for career challenges, relationship concerns and everyday pressures.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Diane collaborates with each person to identify which techniques best match their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made so that therapy remains relevant and useful.

Online sessions - via video call, phone, live chat or text messaging - make therapy more flexible and accessible for people managing busy schedules, mobility limits or geographic constraints. These options allow registered professionals like Diane to offer consistent support while fitting work into daily life and promoting continuity in care.

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