Diana Simpson , BACP

Diana Simpson is a BACP-accredited therapist in the United Kingdom with 21 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through a wide range of life challenges. She draws on training in psychology and counselling to offer a compassionate, respectful approach that helps clients explore issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, parenting concerns, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, addictions, and identity or intimacy-related struggles. Diana also works with people facing career and self-esteem issues, anger, depression, and transitions associated with aging, separation, or blended family dynamics.

Diana trained with a BA (Honours) in psychology and counselling studies and completed a master’s degree in psychology, together with advanced training in Family Systems Trauma. She is accredited by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which reflects her commitment to professional standards of practice. Her style is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental, focused on treating each person with respect and compassion.

Using an integrative approach, Diana tailors therapy to the goals a client brings, combining techniques from cognitive behavioural methods, client-centered work, solution-focused strategies, and family systems perspectives when appropriate. She encourages self-awareness and practical skill development so clients can move toward their goals and realise greater emotional balance. Diana aims to create a supportive space where taking the step to seek help becomes a constructive part of personal growth.

Integrating therapeutic approaches for online care

Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the heart of the work, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space where a therapist listens closely and helps clients explore their feelings and values so they can make choices that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasises concrete goals and small, achievable steps to create change, which can be particularly helpful for clients seeking targeted relief from specific problems.

Diana works collaboratively with each person to determine which approach or combination of approaches best matches their needs, goals, and preferences. Finding the right therapeutic style is part of the process, and she supports clients in experimenting with methods and adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone allow real-time conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging provide options for people who prefer typing or need shorter, more frequent check-ins. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain continuity of care across different circumstances, while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor sessions to individual priorities.