Diane Vincent, BACP

Diane Vincent helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and issues around relationships and self-esteem. She also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse. Diane’s style is warm and down-to-earth, aiming to make difficult conversations feel manageable and clear.

Diane trained in Humanistic Integrative counselling and holds an Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Her background in the creative industries shapes how she understands work pressures, burnout and questions of purpose.

Her sessions mix humanistic ideas with psychodynamic thinking. Humanistic work focuses on the present and on people’s capacity to grow. Psychodynamic work looks at how early experiences can shape current feelings and patterns.

In practice Diane listens with empathy and helps people notice repeating patterns. She uses tailored techniques to help clients make small, practical changes and gain clearer self-understanding. Sessions are straightforward and paced to the individual.

Diane has about three years of clinical experience and has worked with people from many cultural backgrounds and identities. She speaks English and French and works with concerns such as attachment issues, isolation, communication problems, personality-related difficulties, and questions of life purpose.

How Diane’s approaches work online

Humanistic counselling focuses on the here and now and on a person’s capacity to grow. In simple terms it involves an empathetic, respectful conversation that helps people clarify values, choices and next steps. This approach suits people wanting support with self-esteem, life purpose and handling stress.

Psychodynamic work looks at how past experiences can shape current feelings and reactions. It involves noticing patterns that replay in relationships and emotions, and gently bringing those patterns into awareness so they can change. This approach can help with longstanding anxiety, relationship difficulties and issues rooted in early attachments.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try different ways of working, and adjust the plan as needed. Together they decide which methods feel most helpful for the person’s situation.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face connection when deeper conversation is needed. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick reflections, ongoing support between sessions, or for people who prefer writing their thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life.