Diana Gunner, BACP

Diana Gunner is a counsellor with four years of practice and a BACP accreditation. She offers short-term counselling, usually around six sessions, for people finding it hard to start talking about what is troubling them. Diana aims to create a warm, non-judgemental space where clients can feel heard and begin to untangle difficult feelings.

Her work covers common issues such as anxiety, panic, phobias, bereavement and trauma. She also has experience supporting people through baby loss, infertility and menopause. Diana is comfortable talking about anger, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes, including midlife concerns.

Diana describes her style as person-centred and adaptable. She draws on psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused techniques where useful. Sessions are shaped around what each person needs, whether that means learning practical coping strategies or talking things through to gain greater self-understanding.

Her short-term model often focuses on clear goals and small steps that clients can try between sessions. Diana emphasises a straightforward, compassionate approach that respects each person’s pace. She encourages people to be honest about what they want to change and what feels realistic in their lives.

People who choose Diana typically want practical support alongside reflective conversation. She helps clients explore patterns, try new ways of coping and plan next steps. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to the counsellor’s schedule.

How Diana's approaches translate to online work

Diana uses a person-centred approach that focuses on the person’s experience and priorities, offering listening and reflection to help people name what matters. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time and how past experiences can shape current feelings. Solution-focused techniques are used to set small, achievable goals and identify next steps to try between sessions.

Choosing which approach to use is part of the work together. Diana will discuss what feels most useful based on the person’s needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can change as therapy progresses to match what is helping most.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and easier scheduling across different locations. Because session formats were not listed in the biography, confirm which options are available before booking. Many people find remote work reduces travel time, allows shorter check-ins when needed and can make it easier to keep continuity of support when life is unpredictable.