Diane Rathfield, BACP

Diane Rathfield is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and life changes. She supports people facing grief, relationship strain, addiction and challenges with self‑esteem and confidence. Diane also works with clients dealing with career questions, ADHD, compassion fatigue and issues linked to ageing and geriatric concerns.

She trained in the United Kingdom and is a BACP member, with four years of professional counselling experience. Prior to this she spent over 25 years working with people in caring roles, which shaped her practical approach to support.

In sessions Diane aims to build an open, non‑judgemental space for talking through feelings and worries. She focuses on helping people spot patterns, try small changes and develop coping skills that fit everyday life. Conversations are straightforward and grounded rather than technical.

People often come with a mix of practical problems and strong emotions, and Diane helps them break these down into manageable steps. She encourages realistic goals and checks progress together. The emphasis is on usable strategies people can apply between sessions.

Her background includes supporting clients through major life transitions, caring responsibilities and long‑term health or pain issues. Diane invites people to take the first step when they are ready and offers steady guidance while they work towards clearer thinking and better day‑to‑day coping.

How Diane uses therapeutic approaches online

Many evidence‑based approaches focus on changing thoughts, behaviours and relationships. Cognitive methods help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try different responses, which can ease anxiety and low mood. Behavioural or skills‑based techniques focus on building routines, sleep habits and coping tools that reduce daily stress and improve functioning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Diane discusses what matters to each person, their goals and what feels workable, and then adapts methods over time. She checks in about progress and changes the plan if something is not helping.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work and caring duties, reduce travel time and allow shorter check‑ins on busy days. It can also make it simpler to maintain continuity after life changes while keeping the focus on practical steps and coping strategies.