Diane Salisbury, BACP

Diane Salisbury is a counsellor who focuses on creating a warm, non-judgemental space for people to talk through what feels hard. She brings 12 years of experience and aims to help people increase self-awareness and manage stress, anxiety and life changes.

Diane keeps her approach straightforward and down-to-earth. She listens with empathy and adapts her style to each person’s needs, whether the work is short term or longer term. Sessions include regular check-ins so progress can be reviewed and plans adjusted.

Her background combines psychology, sociology and personal development. She holds a degree in Psychosocial Studies and a diploma in counselling. She is a BACP member, which is recorded here as BACP.

Diane works with many common concerns including relationships, low self-esteem, grief, trauma and compassion fatigue. She also helps people facing chronic pain, illness and disability, identity questions, parenting strain, workplace stress and eating or sleeping difficulties.

The focus in sessions is practical and reflective. Diane helps people notice patterns, try small changes, and build coping strategies that fit everyday life. She aims to support clearer communication, healthier boundaries and more manageable day-to-day routines.

If you are thinking about starting, use the Start Therapy button on the site to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability. The subscription used for sessions can be cancelled at any time.

Therapeutic approaches to use in online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and helping people find their own solutions; it is useful for building self-esteem, managing anxiety and improving relationships. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve sleep and coping with chronic pain. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns from past experience that influence current feelings and behaviour, which can help with longstanding relationship issues and feelings of emptiness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Diane will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then they will try approaches together to see what fits best. This is a collaborative process with regular review so the plan can change as needs evolve.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example it can remove travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or avoid the need for camera use if that helps. Registered or accredited professionals often use online sessions to help people manage stress, chronic health issues and life changes while keeping therapy practical and accessible.