- Calm listening
- Practical steps
- Grief support
About Diane
Diane Rathfield is a counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She brings four years of professional counselling experience alongside more than 25 years of caring work. Diane helps people handle stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career worries and big life changes. She aims to offer a calm, accepting space where clients can talk without judgment.
Her approach is practical and person-centred. Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of her, whether that is coping strategies, rebuilding confidence, or managing change. Diane listens and helps people break problems down into manageable steps. She encourages small, realistic goals that fit into everyday life.
Many people come for help with grief, trauma, addictions, relationship problems, or work-related strain. Diane also offers support around sleeping or eating concerns, compassion fatigue, and caregiving stress. She works with issues related to ADHD, bipolar and mood difficulties, and challenges tied to ageing and chronic illness.
Diane describes herself as approachable and steady. She helps people explore feelings, notice patterns, and try new ways of coping. The first sessions usually cover background, current concerns and what a client hopes to change. From there she and the client agree how to proceed.
Sessions are conducted in English and Diane is based in the United Kingdom. She uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and prospective clients follow an online matching process to begin.
Her approach is practical and person-centred. Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of her, whether that is coping strategies, rebuilding confidence, or managing change. Diane listens and helps people break problems down into manageable steps. She encourages small, realistic goals that fit into everyday life.
Many people come for help with grief, trauma, addictions, relationship problems, or work-related strain. Diane also offers support around sleeping or eating concerns, compassion fatigue, and caregiving stress. She works with issues related to ADHD, bipolar and mood difficulties, and challenges tied to ageing and chronic illness.
Diane describes herself as approachable and steady. She helps people explore feelings, notice patterns, and try new ways of coping. The first sessions usually cover background, current concerns and what a client hopes to change. From there she and the client agree how to proceed.
Sessions are conducted in English and Diane is based in the United Kingdom. She uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and prospective clients follow an online matching process to begin.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
Approaches that guide online counselling
Diane works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and understanding. One common approach she uses involves exploring current patterns and habits to build manageable coping steps; this helps with anxiety, stress and motivation blocks. Another approach concentrates on talking through painful experiences and grief in a paced way, helping people make sense of loss and find ways to carry on.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Diane discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods as needed. She aims to match techniques to the issues presented, whether that means short-term problem-solving work or longer exploration of feelings and history.
If you are considering online therapy, check the session options before booking to confirm what formats are offered. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit around work, childcare and travel, and they can reduce time spent commuting. Others prefer in-person contact when available; Diane will help identify which arrangement suits your day-to-day life and therapeutic aims.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Diane commonly help with?
Diane supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and grief. She also works with relationship worries, career issues, addictions and coping with major life changes.
How would you describe Diane's therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-centred with an emphasis on listening. She helps clients set small goals and try manageable coping strategies.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has four years of professional counselling experience and over 25 years of prior caring work. That background informs her steady, supportive approach.
What credential and country are listed for Diane?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Diane?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; costs vary with location and therapist availability.
How do I start a course of therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.