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Diane Rathfield, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
4 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

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Diane Rathfield helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, and life changes. She also supports those dealing with addictions, grief, sleep and eating difficulties, anger, bipolar and depression, ADHD, and relationship or parenting concerns. Diane is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years of professional practice experience.

She draws on more than two decades of caring work alongside her formal practice.

Background and approach

That background shapes a patient, down-to-earth manner in sessions. Diane aims to make it easier to talk about what feels hard. She keeps language simple and practical so people can focus on next steps rather than jargon.

In the therapy room she creates a calm, non-judgemental space. Conversations explore how current difficulties started and what keeps them going. Together with each person she identifies small, realistic changes to try between sessions.

Her approach suits people who want clear, practical support for everyday problems as well as deeper emotional wounds. Diane offers a mix of listening, reflection and practical exercises to build coping skills and confidence. She encourages clients to set goals at a pace that feels manageable.

Sessions can help with specific challenges like workplace stress or broader issues such as grief and life transition. Diane works in English and practises across video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. She does not take international clients.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Two evidence-based approaches commonly used in modern counselling are practical problem-focused work and supportive exploration of past experiences. Practical problem-focused work helps people identify specific patterns and crafts short, doable exercises to change them; it suits stress, sleep or work-related problems. Supportive exploration looks at how past events affect current feelings and relationships, which can help with trauma, grief and attachment-related worries.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through what you want to achieve, try methods that fit your goals, and adjust the plan as you go. The relationship and your preferences guide which techniques are used, not a one-size-fits-all method.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when seeing expressions matters. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or you need a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging let you reflect in writing and fit support around work or childcare. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and to fit therapy into a busy life while trying different approaches.
What concerns does Diane specialise in?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, addictions, grief, sleep and eating issues, anger, bipolar, depression, ADHD and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is calm and practical. She listens carefully, reflects back what she hears and suggests small exercises to try between sessions.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has four years of professional counselling experience and over 25 years working with people in a caring capacity, which informs her approach.
Where is Diane based and what are her credentials?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, noted as BACP.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients and works with people located in the United Kingdom.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
4 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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