DMCB Counselling Service

COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY UK-wide by Zoom

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Welcome to DMCB Counselling Service

Hampshire Based Therapy

A confidential space to explore the thoughts, feelings and challenges in your life

Feeling anxious? Out of control? Overwhelmed? Not sure where to turn for confidential help?

Find your own solutions through Discussion & Reflection

Abuse/Anger/Anxiety/Assertiveness/Autism Behavioural Issues/Bereavement

Control/Coping/Childhood Issues

Depression/Divorce & the aftermath

Emotional Distress/Exploring Self

Family Problems

General Life Changes/Goals

Health/Hopelessness/Hopes & Aspirations

Identity Issues/Infidelity/Interpersonal Relationships

Jealousy/Joylessness

Living with someone with a Personality Disorder/Loss/

Marriage Difficulties

Narcissistic Traits

Openness

Personality clashes/Planning

Quality of Life

Redundancy/Retirement

Self-worth/Self-esteem/Socialising

Time Management

Unexpected Life Difficulties

Vexatious Thoughts

Work-Related Issues

Xenophobia

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I aim to respond to your contact within 24 hours

Counselling and therapy for individuals

Welcome, and thank you for visiting.

My name is Diane and I am a Hants-based counsellor offering online & telephone throughout the UK and overseas (& a limited number of face-to-face counselling sessions locally, please ask for details).

After gaining a BSc. in Psychology & MSc. in Health Psychology from the University of Southampton, I worked as a Researcher in Mental Health, whilst volunteering as a CRUSE bereavement counsellor. When I decided to start up my own private practice I took a Diploma in Humanistic Counselling at the University of Chichester to update my counselling skills, followed by a Certificate in Online & Telephone Counselling.

Sessions available from 8.30am - 5pm Mon-Fri, Sat 8-12noon.

Subject to availability, some evening appointments from 6pm-7.30pm

I am a fully insured, GDPR and BACP registered counsellor, which means I have met the criteria for qualified and experienced therapists and work in accordance with their ethical framework. I am also a graduate member of the British Psychological Society.

Speak in Confidence

Counselling is non-directive and takes place in a safe space, where you can meet with someone who will listen with sensitivity and empathy - and without judgement. In the therapy space thoughts and feelings can be expressed freely and in confidence.

A problem shared...

Trouble with a relationship; anxiety or panic attacks; mood swings or depression - many people face difficulties in their everyday lives that can be hard to handle on your own. Counselling offers an opportunity to learn new skills and approaches to coping, through understanding the underlying issues. This enables you to manage or resolve concerns in your own way.

Make better, more informed choices

Working together I can help you gain greater insight into the difficulties you are facing, help you understand why you act or react to them the way you do, and see ways of using the knowledge gained to improve life-enhancing opportunities and better and more fulfilling relationships with those around you.

How I Work with Clients

As a Humanistic Counsellor, I believe that we all have the answers within ourselves and the potential to grow and change, but sometimes need help to access our natural coping skills. Therefore, I place the client at the centre of my work, working at their own pace with what they bring, to help them gain insights into what will help them achieve acceptance and/or peace of mind from whatever stresses or distresses they bring and go forward with confidence. Confidentiality is of utmost importance to me. I work in a supportive, non-judgemental way which is backed by theory and research from both counselling and psychology.


I work with losses caused by Bereavement, Divorce, Relationship Difficulties, Depression, Difficulties from Childhood, and those who live with or care for those with Personality Disorders, including Narcissistic and Borderline Personality Disorders. I have worked with people who struggle with life due to Spectrum Disorders and Anxiety. Learning new coping skills or developing old ones can make the future look less scary and more positive.

People come to me for help with a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that can be supported through counselling:

Stress or Anxiety

Panic attacks

Relationship issues

Grief, Loss, and/or Bereavement

Complicated Bereavement

Addiction

Trauma

Abuse

Autistic Spectrum Disorders

Depression/Low mood

Low Self Esteem/ Self-Confidence

Divorce

Family difficulties

Workplace issues

Retirement

General Life Changes

My location

I work with adults over the age of 18 years, by Zoom.

or telephone, or face-to-face.

Within the Cosham, Horndean, Petersfield, Purbrook, Waterlooville, Hants area, it may be possible for home visits in exceptional circumstances.

Initial appointment

Initial contact is made by using the contact form below or through the BACP. You will need to leave an e-mail address or telephone number, giving times when you are available to speak, or if it's OK for me to leave a text or voice message to arrange a short private, free of charge, telephone conversation. This telephone conversation is to gain a few details about you and what help you are seeking: this takes approximately 20 minutes. There is no obligation to take things further if you are unsure about if this service is for you.

Fees

Single Counselling Sessions

£60 per session

Sessions last for 50 minutes and take place online or by telephone, please ask if you are looking for face-to-face sessions.

Note: Sessions are payable 48 hours in advance. Cancellations of less than 48 hours notice may be charged.

Get in touch - I aim to respond within 24 hours

Feel free to contact me by filling in the contact form below if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an short initial telephone conversation. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether you feel I am the right therapist for you.


You can also call me on 07407 416274 if you would prefer to leave a message or ask questions first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment. Please see comments form former clients below (all have consented for this to be used in my website)

2025 Quotes (with their permission) from Clients

“I suspect many men like me struggle with self confidence and have issues with personal relationships, which can often seem overwhelming. I found Diane to be warm, empathetic and grounded with a life time of experience. She really helped me understand the important issues to concentrate on and how to make realistic plans to improve. And she makes me laugh!”

(Retired male client)

2025 Quotes (with their permission) from Clients

“I Worked with Diane for over a couple of years and  I found her input on my life positive and memorable. for she put the time into not only listen to my issues with patience and compassion, but also Get to know me. She would challenge my views respectfully, and in doing so create a mindset where I would challenge my own views. Diane brought great insight and consistency to our sessions  no matter if I was burdened with grief, dripping with rage, or just shut off from the world and whatever she was trying to advice. Diane is a truly fantastic person with a wealth of experience and knowledge and she treated me not as a client, but as a human being with all the complexities that comes with that. I will never forget that kindness and support”

Former client (Male, now aged 33)

Permission received to use this quote from a client:

“Diane has really helped me this year. She has shown incredible understanding and intelligent insight that has helped me to open up and reflect on my experiences, my anxiety, low mood and level of self esteem. When I look back to the start of the year I could not have pictured myself being in the place I am today. Her empathetic approach and gentle encouragement have helped me to progress and grow as a person. “

(Female client, aged 30, 2024)

With client's permission to use comments:


"Diane stuck with me, I wouldn't be here now without her,

....... recognised my feelings, I felt seen and heard"

(Female Bereavement client, 2024)

Client consent:


"She reminded me of who I was and why I left whenever I doubted myself"

(Abused client 2024)

Some frequently asked questions

What's the difference between counselling and therapy?

Counselling is usually a good way to help with a current problem; something that can be discussed and - hopefully - resolved within a limited number of sessions. Over a certain number of weeks the understanding of the problem improves and a way forward becomes clear. Therapy often describes work that goes a bit deeper, towards more substantial life issues and problems having a deeper effect on the client’s life. Therapy often requires a long-term approach, so the number of sessions can be open-ended.

Which option is most suitable depends on the client and the difficulties they are facing. In some cases counselling works well as an ongoing, longer-term option - or therapy can manage to resolve an issue in just a few sessions.

Will everything I say be kept confidential?

Everything that is said within the counselling room is private - this is one of the main ways counselling and therapy differ from talking to a friend or relative. Once you are comfortable with the format of weekly sessions and the safe space they provide, you will find the freedom to speak in confidence is of great value.

Note that there are some situations where you may be a risk to yourself or others, and there the law requires that I notify an authority; in these cases I may not be able to keep total confidentiality. Breaking confidentiality is very rare and normally after discussion but there are a few legal exceptions outlined in the contract.

Can I bring a friend or relative with me?

Usually I am asked this question by people who are nervous about entering into counselling, or when they are looking for support in coming to see a therapist. This anxiety is understandable, but a key aspect of therapy is that you should feel free to talk about any issues you feel are important to you. Having someone else with you who may be connected to those issues or hold strong opinions about your situation, may make the interaction between us more difficult. It is also very important that having counselling is a choice you have made for yourself. I therefore only see unaccompanied clients.

How long will I need to have counselling?

The number of sessions needed varies from person to person, how easily you are able to access your feelings, the nature of the issues presented, and how deeply you wish to explore.


For a specific issue a few sessions may suffice or for longer term difficulties it may be that you choose either longer term work or blocks of time with breaks between.


When work begins we will discuss your time requirements.

How long will I have to wait for an appointment?

I aim to contact clients within 48 hours of receiving the enquiry to arrange a no charge telephone discussion of the issue/s. If you decide to proceed to paid sessions we can discuss a mutually convenient time slot, which would be your time for the duration of your sessions, subject to any emergencies. Depending on your availability schedule I am often able to offer a slot within a week.

© Diane Coulson-Bisiker

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