Diane Jane Holman

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MBACP (Accred)

About me

Welcome

Hello, I’m Diane Jane — a BACP-accredited Psychotherapist, Counsellor, and EMDR Practitioner with over 25 years of experience. I am also an experienced therapeutic Clinical Lead, with a strong background in supporting individuals through complex and sensitive issues.

I offer therapy in a flexible way that suits your needs — whether face-to-face, online, or by phone. Over the years, I’ve worked with people from many walks of life, helping them navigate a wide range of emotional, relational, and psychological challenges. You’ll find a calm, confidential, and non-judgmental space to talk, reflect, and begin moving forward.

How I Work                                                                                                                          My approach is integrative and tailored — drawing from therapies such as CBT, EMDR, and person-centred counselling. Whether you're looking for short-term support or longer-term therapy, we’ll work together to find what’s right for you.

I specialise in trauma and have extensive experience working with survivors of unwanted sexual experiences and abuse. I’m also trained in pre-trial therapy, offering sensitive and ethical support for those involved in the legal process.

Issues I Work With                                                                                                            Whether you're facing a specific issue or just feeling stuck, therapy can help you find clarity and direction. I work with:

Anxiety, stress & panic
Trauma & PTSD
Unwanted sexual experiences
Relationships & separation
Depression & low mood
Bereavement & loss
Low self-esteem
Work stress & burnout
Feeling stuck or lost
 

Taking the First Step                                                                                                        Making contact can feel difficult, but it’s a brave and meaningful first step. If you’d like to explore whether therapy is right for you, feel free to get in touch by phone, email, or text. We can arrange an initial appointment — to talk through what’s brought you here and how I may be able help.

Warm regards,
Diane Jane


Training, qualifications & experience


Experience


I have worked for many years in private practice, including counselling organisations and charities in and around Sussex and Surrey. My work and past training has covered different approaches -  short term and long term one to one counselling and Psychotherapy, including EAP's and CBT. I have delivered training programmes to various organisations and successfully run group sessions too.

Since 1999 - 2011, I worked as a senior assessor, EAP counsellor and trauma therapist.

From 2011 - April 2014, I worked as a senior assessor, psychotherapist and SARC approved therapist.

From 2014 May -  Area Lead position

From 2020 - Clinical Lead position (current)

Training and Qualifications
BACP Accredited Diploma in Psychotherapeutic/Integrative Counselling - 2001

CPCAB Foundation degree Psychotherapeutic Counselling - 2001

Psychology - 2015

European Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling – 2002

Time limited Therapy - 2003

CBT/Time limited Therapy  - 2008

BACP Accreditation – October 2008

UKRCP -  2010

Group Trainer/Training  -February 2000

Cruse cert - 2001

Trauma informed Approach -  January 2014

Trauma/Crisis Management  - April 2011

Online Counselling  - May 2014

Pre-trial therapy - 2014

Leadership-  2019

Couples Counselling -  2015

Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Experienced Abuse and Trauma therapist

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Fees

£65.00 per session

Concessions offered for

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Additional information

I charge from £65 for one-to-one therapy. 50 min sessions
Couples therapy £75.                                                                                                        For Student therapists in training, I charge £60

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

Flexible

Further information

I offer face to face, telephone and online Counselling/Psychotherapy In Billingshurst, Horsham and surrounding areas

Billingshurst Nr Horsham, West Sussex, RH14

Horsham, West Sussex, RH13

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Groups
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check info

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Online platforms

Microsoft Teams

Supervision

In person
Online
Phone

20 years experience working in a variety of organisations as area lead, clinical lead and assessor.

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Diane Jane Holman
Diane Jane Holman