Counsellor profile
Diane Slater, BACP
Counsellor - stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- Stress management
- Anxiety and panic
- Grief and loss
About Diane
Counsellor Diane Slater is a BACP member practising in the United Kingdom with five years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and depression. Sessions focus on helping people talk through difficult feelings and practical problems.
Diane listens to what matters most and helps people make sense of their reactions. She supports those coping with loss, low motivation and panic attacks. She also helps people who are dealing with abandonment, attachment concerns, body image worries and communication problems.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. Diane helps clients break issues down into manageable steps. She pays attention to patterns in relationships and day-to-day life that keep problems going.
Diane draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood disorders, midlife concerns, men's issues and guilt or shame. She also works with people experiencing financial stress, caregiver strain, isolation and questions about life purpose.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and fees vary by location. Sessions are held in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
To begin, a person selects the See online counselling options button, completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session. Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm current session formats before booking.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Many of Diane's sessions use evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One commonly used approach focuses on talking through thoughts and feelings to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This method helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try different responses in everyday life.Another common technique looks at how past relationships and attachment patterns affect present feelings. It helps people understand why they react as they do and supports clearer communication and healthier boundaries.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Diane will discuss options and agree a way forward with each client. This is a collaborative process that takes account of a person's goals, life circumstances and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, such as shorter check-ins during a lunch break or choosing not to use video. Registered or accredited professionals often offer remote sessions to reduce travel and to match therapy to a person's routine.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and depression. There are also focused areas such as panic attacks, attachment issues and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Diane uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a practical style. She helps people talk through feelings and identify steps they can take between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working in counselling. That background includes supporting people through bereavement and mood difficulties.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, listed as BACP.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. She works with people based in the United Kingdom.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary with location. Exact fees should be checked before booking.
How do I get started?
Begin by selecting the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.