Diane Barton-Bates

I currently have availability for daytimes, evenings and Saturday mornings and I do not currently have any planned time off.

I offer professional, confidential counselling in a safe and supportive environment. I have a Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling and my approach is integrative thus recognising that every individual is different and may need a different approach and I can tailor the therapy to what suits you best. I work primarily using a person-centred approach working ethically and empathically, with compassion and respect.

My aim is to work with you towards wholeness and a greater understanding of the self to enable you to live your life to the full with any issues causing difficulty, anger or sadness from the past or present. I offer a non-judgemental space to explore and facilitate change and work with clients to establish a warm and therapeutic relationship to work through those issues.

Counselling is an effective tool to help support with stress, low mood, anxiety and depression. It can also be used for relationship problems, family issues, bereavement, work-related issues, difficult life events and more. Being able to speak to an impartial and independent counsellor can help give a different point of view and think about things in a different way. Talking about issues is good for your mental health and overall wellbeing.

I am passionate about the work I do and the support offered at times when things seem overwhelming.

If you would like to find out some more information on the type of support I can offer, please do not hesitate to contact me. This is an opportunity to ask any questions and concerns you may have and to gain a better understanding of the counselling process. This is also an opportunity for you to feel if I am the right counsellor to work with you. Please feel free to contact me by telephone or email me.

The first session will be an opportunity for us to discuss your current concerns and talk about what sort of help you may be looking for. 

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My private practice is in Kempston, Bedfordshire. I work from my garden room in a relaxed and comfortable environment. I work Monday and Thursday with daytime availability and have evening availability Monday to Thursday, working up until 8.30 pm. I also work Saturday mornings to hopefully cater for everyone that would like access to counselling.

I offer an initial telephone consultation for free so that you can ask any questions you may have and see if you feel we may be a good fit.  It is so important in order for you to get the most out of the therapy by having a good therapeutic relationship, where you feel safe and not judged and the initial consultation helps you to see if you feel you may be able to work with me.