Diana Gunner, BACP

Taking the first step into therapy often feels daunting, and Diana Gunner understands how hard it can be to find the words to describe inner distress. She supports people who struggle to articulate their thoughts and emotions, helping them explore patterns in thinking, feeling and behaviour so they can develop greater understanding and practical ways forward.

Diana works with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, bereavement and trauma. She also has experience supporting clients through baby loss, infertility and the emotional changes associated with menopause. Her practice is built to respond to whatever a person brings to sessions, whether the need is for coping strategies, emotional processing or personal growth.

As an integrative counsellor with over 4 years of professional experience, Diana draws on techniques from person-centred work, psychodynamic ideas, cognitive behavioural approaches and solution-focused brief therapy. She adapts each session to the individual's needs and goals, selecting methods that best fit the presenting issues.

Diana typically offers short-term counselling, commonly structured around six sessions, within a warm, open and non-judgemental space. She recognises the courage it takes to seek help and aims to accompany clients on their journey toward greater clarity and the steps needed to create the changes they want.

Approaches and Online Support with an Integrative Focus

Client-centred therapy emphasises an accepting and empathetic atmosphere where the client leads the conversation. This approach helps people who need space to explore feelings, build self-awareness and develop confidence in their own choices.

Psychodynamic therapy looks at how past relationships and unconscious patterns influence current thoughts and behaviour. It can be useful for people seeking to understand recurring emotional themes, attachment difficulties and deeper sources of distress.

Solution-focused therapy concentrates on practical goals and identifying small, achievable steps toward change. It is often helpful for those who want tools to cope with immediate problems and to make measurable progress in a relatively brief time frame.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Diana will work collaboratively with each client to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences. She tailors the way she uses these approaches so therapy feels relevant and manageable for the individual.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. These options increase flexibility and accessibility, allowing clients to engage from different locations and to choose the format that suits their communication style and schedule.