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Diane Sullivan

Diane Sullivan, NCPS

United Kingdom

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Counsellor - relationships and anger

  • Person centred approach
  • Grief and loss
  • Trauma and abuse

About Diane

Diane Sullivan is a qualified counsellor (NCPS) based in the United Kingdom with six years' experience. She works with people facing major life changes and everyday pressures. Common concerns she addresses include relationship breakdowns, separation and divorce, grief and loss, anxiety, depression and anger.

Diane also helps people affected by trauma and by near-death experiences related to illness or medical emergencies. She speaks plainly and keeps sessions focused on what is most pressing. Conversations tend to be clear and direct, with practical steps to manage day-to-day problems.

Her approach is person-centred, which means she follows each person's pace and priorities. The counsellor listens and reflects so people can find their own answers. Sessions often centre on improving communication, managing strong feelings, and coping with change.

Diane has worked with people dealing with addiction, parenting stress, career strain and chronic illness. She also supports those dealing with body image, sexual culture issues such as BDSM and kink, abandonment, and attachment difficulties. These topics are handled respectfully and without judgement.

People looking to address anger, resentment or recurring conflict will find focused conversational work and practical coping ideas. Diane encourages small behaviour changes and clearer boundaries. Her aim is to help people reduce the day-to-day tension that gets in the way of relationships and work.

How her person-centred approach translates online

Diane draws on a Client-Centred approach. That means sessions focus on listening, reflection and helping people clarify their own goals. This approach is often useful for relationship issues, grief, anger and coping with life changes because it supports people to make decisions for themselves.

In practice the counsellor keeps the work collaborative. She will help you weigh options, try small changes and decide what matters most. Finding the right approach is something to work on together, shaped by your needs, aims and how you prefer to work.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online meetings useful because they fit around work and family, make it easier to keep regular appointments, and let conversations continue without travel. Some people prefer shorter check-ins or audio-only conversations for lower bandwidth and less screen time. Diane aims to make sessions that fit into everyday life while focusing on practical steps to manage feelings and relationships.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

Which concerns does she commonly help with?

She works with relationship breakdowns, separation, grief, anxiety, depression, anger and life changes among other issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses a person-centred (Client-Centred) approach that follows the client's pace and priorities and focuses on practical conversation and reflection.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years of experience as a counsellor working with a range of concerns including trauma, addictions and chronic illness.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is listed with NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are costs and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to begin?

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