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Diane Smith, BACP

Compassionate UK therapist for stress and relationships
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Relationship and attachment work
  • Self-esteem and depression care

About Diane Smith

Diane Smith is a licensed therapist in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She draws on a range of therapeutic approaches to help clients explore patterns, build resilience, and identify practical steps toward a more fulfilling life. Diane works from the belief that each person is the expert on their own story and that existing strengths can be mobilised to face difficult moments and make meaningful change.

Her work includes supporting clients with motivation and confidence, and extends to a variety of focus areas such as attachment issues, communication problems, chronic pain and illness, and family or relationship difficulties. Diane holds BACP credentials - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - reflecting professional membership and standards within the UK. She aims to offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients and therapist collaborate to set goals and test out new ways of being. Taking the first step toward greater wellbeing often requires courage, and Diane positions herself as a steady, encouraging presence throughout that process.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Jungian Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Diane Smith have?

Diane Smith has three years of professional experience as a therapist.

Is Diane Smith a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and indicates professional membership. No further registration details were provided.

In which languages does Diane Smith provide therapy?

Diane Smith provides therapy in English.

Where is Diane Smith located?

Diane Smith is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Diane Smith as my therapist?

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

Does Diane Smith work with international clients?

Diane Smith does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Diane Smith 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 with therapy 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.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed action toward a life that matters to them, while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and motivation challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns that develop in close relationships and how early experiences influence connection and trust, making it helpful for relationship difficulties, attachment issues, and some forms of trauma. Client-Centered Therapy places the client at the heart of the process, offering empathic listening and collaboration so the person’s own insights and strengths guide growth and healing.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Diane works collaboratively with clients and registered professionals to identify what fits best with each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors methods rather than using a one-size-fits-all model, adjusting as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, letting clients access support from home or while balancing work and family life. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in treatment, adapt session formats to what feels most comfortable, and continue work between appointments with ongoing messaging when helpful.

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