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Angela Diac

Therapist · United Kingdom

Gentle person-centred counselling for life transitions

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Angela Diac
Credentials
BACP, NCPS
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom · 378994; NCPS, United Kingdom · NCS22-05251
Experience
12 years
Languages
English, Romanian
Location
United Kingdom
  • Person-centred approach
  • 12 years experience
  • English and Romanian

About Angela

Angela Diac is a counsellor with 12 years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom. She offers supportive online counselling for anxiety, stress, depression, grief and life transitions. Angela writes plainly and meets people where they are, helping them find practical ways forward.

She understands how moving abroad or changing life stages can leave someone feeling stuck and lonely. Angela gently helps clients name what is hard, question unhelpful beliefs and practise new coping skills. Her style is person-centred, warm and non-judgemental, and she aims to follow the pace each person sets.

In sessions she focuses on what is happening right now and how past experiences shape reactions today. She draws on existential and psychodynamic ideas alongside cognitive behavioural approaches to help people explore meaning, patterns and practical steps. Conversations may include looking at relationships, identity, loss or the effects of trauma.

Many clients seek support with stress, relationship difficulties, parenting strain, grief and self-esteem. Angela also works with issues such as codependency, attachment wounds, bereavement, immigration and ageing-related concerns. She invites honest emotional expression, including tears and relief, as part of the healing process.

Sessions are collaborative and aim to build self-acceptance and confidence. Angela encourages small experiments between meetings so clients can try out new ways of coping. She speaks English and Romanian and uses her own experience of living abroad to inform her work.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Angela uses a mix of person‑centred care alongside existential and cognitive behavioural ideas. The person‑centred way means sessions focus on what matters most to the client, with the counsellor following the client’s pace and priorities. This helps when someone needs acceptance and practical support to explore feelings and choices.

Existential ideas help people look at meaning, identity and the big life questions that often come up during transitions. Cognitive behavioural techniques offer clear tools to change unhelpful thinking and test out new behaviours between sessions. Together these approaches aim to blend emotional understanding with hands‑on steps that people can try in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Angela will discuss options with each person and agree a way of working based on their needs, goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and can shift over time as work deepens or new challenges arise.

If you are considering online therapy, check the current session formats before booking. Confirming the available formats helps plan how to fit sessions into work, family life or study. Online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow more flexible scheduling so people can attend from where it suits them.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Listed on profile

Languages

English, Romanian

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems can Angela help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and coping with life changes. Other areas include relationship difficulties, parenting strain, self-esteem and codependency concerns.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is person‑centred and client‑led, with a gentle, empathetic manner. She also draws on existential, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural ideas to suit each person.

What is her background and experience?

She has 12 years of professional practice and experience supporting people through loss, transition, trauma and relocation. She also brings personal insight from living abroad.

What credentials and location are listed?

Her listed credentials are BACP and NCPS, and she is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Romanian.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions charged and what about cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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