Diane Knight
Counsellor in Ivybridge

Welcome! You deserve happiness, confidence and a fulfilling life.
As an empathetic person by nature, I believe I come across as warm, friendly, compassionate and non judgemental. I find clients open up to me very quickly as they trust I have their best interests at heart.

With evidence-based CBT, self-compassion and mindfulness, I support clients in healing, growing, and transforming their lives.

Background & Counselling Qualifications

I finished my training over 9 years ago at the College of Cognitive Behavioural Therapies, based in London and Bath.

I hold a Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma in CBT/REBT
Integrative Advanced Diploma in CBT/REBT
Certificate in Mindfulness Teaching from Mindfulness Now
CBT - Cognitive Behaviour Therapy REBT - Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy

Integrative Therapy includes Mindfulness, Solution Focused, Compassion Focused (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT) and Schema therapy

Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) is a type of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) that aims to help a person challenge unhelpful thoughts to avoid negative emotions or behaviours.

My Specialisms

Specialising in anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and stress reduction

Anxiety - Health, social phobias, insomnia, panic attacks
Stress - Work, family, relationship difficulties
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Eating disorders
IBS
Depression, sadness, grief and low mood
Low self esteem and a lack of confidence

Approach to Counselling & How I Work

Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, or low self-worth? I'm here to help. As a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (Psychotherapist/counsellor), I use proven techniques like CBT, Compassion Focused Therapy and Mindfulness to help you manage overwhelming emotions, break negative patterns, and regain control of your life.

Together, we'll work on building confidence, emotional resilience and clarity, so you can move forward with a sense of purpose. Each session is tailored to your unique needs, ensuring the support you receive is personal and effective.

My approach is compassionate, structured, and goal-directed, helping you overcome life's challenges and create lasting change.

With years of experience working with individuals facing similar challenges, I'm confident that together, we can find a path that works for you.

Therapies & Rates

Please note the rates detailed below are there to give you an idea of the therapists standard rates, we strongly advise you contact the therapist for more detailed rates and any offers they may have.

Therapy	Appointment Type	Rate
Psychotherapy	In Person	Please Call
Counselling	In Person	Please Call
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy	In Person	Please Call
Mindfulness	In Person	Please Call