Counsellor profile
Diane Sullivan, NCPS
United Kingdom
Counsellor - relationships and emotional health
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- CredentialsNCPS
- RegistrationNCPS, United Kingdom / NCS23-02300
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Person-centred approach
- Grief and loss
- Anger and stress
About Diane
Diane Sullivan is a counsellor registered with NCPS and has six years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing life changes and common mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression and low mood. Diane also addresses relationship breakdowns, separation and divorce, and the strain those events create.
Diane supports people dealing with grief and bereavement, trauma and abuse, and those affected by near-death experiences related to illness or medical events. She helps with practical problems like sleep and eating difficulties, work stress, and problems with concentration or attention labelled as ADHD.
Her approach is person-centred, which places the client's perspective at the heart of sessions. That means the conversation follows what matters most to the person, and Diane aims to listen closely and reflect what she hears. Sessions are conversational and focused on the client's immediate concerns.
People come to her for help with anger, addictions, low self-esteem, intimacy issues, and communication problems. She also works with those coping with chronic illness, caregiver strain, and body image or sexual identity matters including BDSM and kink concerns. Practical coping strategies are mixed with space to talk through difficult emotions.
Diane notes that seeking help takes courage and she offers steady, direct support while people work through practical change. To begin, clients follow the service sign-up steps and book an initial appointment through the site.
How sessions work
How Diane uses person-centred work online
Person-centred therapy centres the client's experience and aims to reflect what the person brings each session. The counsellor listens, mirrors concerns, and helps people clarify what matters most to them. This approach is useful for relationship difficulties, low mood, anxiety, grief and anger because it follows the client's priorities rather than imposing a set plan.The person-centred way is about collaboration. Diane will work with the client to identify what feels most urgent and what to focus on next. Together they check progress and adjust the conversations to fit goals and daily realities rather than sticking to a fixed method.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare and travel - for example a shorter check-in can fit a lunch break, or audio-only can be chosen when video is not suitable. Many people find that remote sessions reduce travel time and let them keep momentum between appointments while still working on anger, stress and relationship concerns.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she work with?
Diane supports people with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, grief, trauma and anger among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centred approach, focusing on the client's perspective and following what matters most in the conversation.
How much experience does she have?
Diane has six years of counselling experience working with a range of life changes and emotional difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.
Do sessions take place in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.