Counsellor profile
Diane Rathfield, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - Anger and anxiety support
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 394384
- Experience4 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Stress management
- Career guidance
- Trauma recovery
About Diane
Diane Rathfield is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years of professional therapy experience and over 25 years working in caring roles. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career blocks, coping with life changes, addictions, grief and anger. Diane also works with issues such as sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, bipolar and relationship strains.
Diane uses straightforward conversation and practical steps in sessions. She prioritises a calm, non-judgemental atmosphere where clients can talk through difficult feelings. She helps people explore what keeps problems repeating and how to try different responses in daily life.
Her background includes extensive people-focused roles alongside four years in formal counselling work. That mix informs a grounded approach that balances listening with active problem-solving. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, stress and mood concerns.
Sessions look at immediate coping skills and longer-term patterns. Diane helps clients rebuild confidence, manage strong emotions and plan changes at work or home. She supports people as they sort practical steps for recovery and clearer decision-making.
People come to her for help with anger that shows up at work or at home, for struggles after loss, and for ongoing anxiety. The emphasis is on steady progress rather than quick fixes. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and arrange an initial appointment.
How sessions work
How Diane uses therapy approaches online
Many therapists use cognitive-behavioural approaches to help people spot the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. That work often involves simple experiments to test new ways of responding to anger or anxiety and practical techniques for stress reduction.Trauma-informed methods focus on stabilising strong emotions and building tolerance for difficult memories. This can include grounding exercises, paced breathing and step-by-step planning for handling triggers that come up in daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Diane will help clients choose techniques that fit their goals and preferences and revisit this plan as progress is made. The process is collaborative and adjusts to what helps most in practice.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how she runs online work. When available, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments. They also allow quieter check-ins, shorter focused sessions when needed, and continuity of support without extra travel time.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she help with?
Diane supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, relationship strain and related concerns listed on her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses clear, practical conversation and evidence-based techniques to address patterns and coping skills. Sessions combine listening with problem-solving.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional counselling experience and over 25 years working with people in caring roles.
What credential and location are listed?
She is registered with 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 book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a 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.