This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change." - Carl Rogers
Hello, I am Diane Wardman, a Qualified Counsellor, and Psychotherapist working online with clients throughout the UK and abroad. I am a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and work within their Ethical Framework which sets out the principles, values, and standards for ethical practice within the counselling profession.
I work pluralistically by drawing on many different elements of psychology to find the best way of addressing client issues. A respectful, collaborative client-therapist relationship is at the heart of a good therapeutic outcome. This type of special relationship underpins pluralistic therapy and is ideally suited to most clients’ needs and wants.
I can help you with a variety of issues such as abuse (emotional, physical, and sexual), addiction, ADHD, anger management, anxiety, autism, bereavement, career coaching, depression, disability, eating disorders, family issues, fears, grief, LGBTQ+, loss, low self-esteem, low self-worth, OCD, panic disorder, phobias, relationship issues, stress, trauma, women's issues and much more.
If you would like to book a FREE 20-minute introduction session (over Zoom) or a 50-minute paid session (over Zoom) please visit the scheduling link on my website:- https://shoresidetherapy.as.me/
I offer short-term and long-term counselling, but you decide on the frequency of sessions to suit your busy work schedule. Sessions take place over the Zoom App and are for a 50-minute duration.
You might have many questions at this stage so please feel free to contact me via email before you book a session.
Training, qualifications & experience
"To care of another individual means to know and to experience the other as fully as possible." - Irvin D. Yalom
As a therapist, I use a pluralistic approach, which typically involves using different modalities to accommodate clients' personal preferences.
I am a qualified and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I practice within their Ethical Framework to uphold the professional standards and competencies that are strictly required for the counselling and psychotherapy profession in the United Kingdom.
I predominantly work with private clients online throughout the UK and abroad and welcome all enquiries from anyone who is seeking counselling support. Not sure if counselling is for you?
Please visit my scheduling page link on my website where you can directly book a free 20-minute introduction session (via Zoom) OR a 50-minute paid session (via Zoom). Here it is:- https://shoresidetherapy.as.me/
Asking for help with your mental health can be difficult but you are not alone. I believe in the healing journey for everyone, so please allow me to support YOU in yours.
I will provide you with a safe, warm and supportive counselling space where you can safely discuss your mental health concerns without any judgement.
We will collaborate throughout your counselling journey for improved mental well-being and satisfactory outcomes.
Member organisations
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
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 per session
Free initial online session
Additional information
Counselling fees are strictly payable in advance of each session, via bank transfer. In the event of a cancellation within 24 hours, a cancellation fee of £45 is also payable. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
When I work
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Therapy sessions start from 10 AM (First) to 7 PM (Last), Monday to Friday.
You can check current availability by visiting my scheduling page on my website:- https://shoresidetherapy.as.me/
Further information
"We are not what happened to us, we are what we wish to become." - Carl Jung
Initial Consultation/Introductory Zoom Call
If you decide on an initial Zoom consultation, you can briefly express your aims and objectives for your therapy and ask questions about the way you want to work with me. If you think we can work well together I will send you the Counselling Contract for completion before the first counselling session.
You can directly book a free 20-minute introduction session (via Zoom) OR a 50-minute paid session (via Zoom) by visiting the scheduling page link on my website. Here it is:- https://shoresidetherapy.as.me/
First Counselling Session
In the first counselling session, we will meet over Zoom and get to know each other a bit better. We will gently explore all the issues and concerns you have brought into the counselling space and work with practical solutions and coping strategies for improved mental well-being. I will provide you with ongoing counselling support for as long as you feel it is necessary.
“Thoughts are the shadows of our feelings - always darker, emptier and simpler.” - Friedrich Nietzsche
Recent Client Testimonials
"Speaking to Diane over the past few months has been a great help. We began when I was really struggling with my mental health. I felt lost. With her help and support, I can now look back and see how far I've come." S.T.
"Diane provided the right balance between professionalism and understanding. I found her to be approachable, reassuringly challenging and relatable." F.M.
“Diane is an excellent therapist who makes your counselling journey very worthwhile by being understanding and easy to talk to.” E.H.
“When I started therapy, I was a bit broken, but with Diane’s help and wise counsel, I started to thrive again.” J.Y.
“Diane works collaboratively with clients to help them find solutions and strategies for improved mental well-being.” S.C.
“Thank you isn’t enough. Diane put me back together again and much more.” E.B.
