Diana Simpson, BACP

Diana Simpson is a counsellor with more than 21 years of experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She offers a warm, interactive style that aims to make it easier to talk about difficult things. Many people come to her for help with midlife questions, relationship strain, stress and anxiety, or major life changes.

She blends approaches to suit each person rather than using one fixed method. Diana draws on client-centred ideas to focus on what matters to the individual, and she uses practical cognitive behavioural techniques to address thoughts and behaviours that get in the way. She also draws on solution-focused work to set short-term goals and on Internal Family Systems ideas to look at inner parts that influence feelings.

Her background includes a BA (Hons) in psychology and counselling studies and a master’s degree in psychology. The BACP listing is given as her professional credential. Across two decades she has worked in settings that involved relationship concerns, parenting, grief and bereavement, and complex family dynamics.

Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-minded while keeping respect and empathy at the core. Diana helps people spot patterns, try different ways of coping, and refine realistic steps forward. Practical skill-building is combined with time to talk through painful memories and feelings.

If someone wants to begin, they select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability. The subscription used for sessions can be cancelled at any time.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy places attention on the person’s experience and priorities, offering space to speak and be heard while the counsellor follows the person’s lead. It is useful for people who need empathy and reflective listening to clarify their thoughts and feelings.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and practising alternative skills. It tends to suit people looking to reduce anxiety, manage mood or change specific habits through step-by-step exercises.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Diana aims to collaborate with each person to decide which combination of methods fits their goals, needs and preferences. That might mean using clearer behavioural tools some weeks and a more exploratory, person-centred approach at other times.

The main practical benefit of online counselling is fitting sessions into everyday life more easily, for example making appointments that work around family or work commitments. If shorter check-ins, audio-only options or camera sessions are needed for practical reasons, clients should confirm what formats are currently offered before booking. The therapist will then help arrange a pattern of sessions that fits the client’s schedule and aims.