Diana Gibson
When couples are navigating relationship difficulties,
feeling disconnected or finding it hard to talk about sex, I offer a supportive
space where sensitive conversations can begin. I also work with individuals experiencing anxiety,
depression, grief and emotional distress and have extensive experience of
supporting people with eating disorders.
I hold a Diploma in Relational Counselling and an MSc in
Psychosexual Therapy, awarded with Distinction. I also lecture in Contemporary
Psychosexual Therapy for the University of Hull, based in Doncaster. I bring
together my teaching, specialist knowledge and extensive counselling experience
to support clients with sexual wellbeing, intimacy and relationships.
My approach
My approach is warm, collaborative and non-judgemental,
welcoming diverse sexualities, gender identities and relationship styles. I
offer an affirming space for LGBTQI+ clients and those wishing to explore
experiences relating to kink, BDSM and consensual non-monogamy. Conversations
might centre on identity, desire, pleasure, boundaries or intimacy, with
respect for each person’s experiences and choices.
When working with eating disorders I offer a compassionate
space to explore relationships with food, body image and self-worth,
recognising how deeply personal and complex these experiences can be. Where
relevant, I allow space to explore how body image and eating difficulties can
affect intimacy and relationships.
Where it all began
Before becoming a counsellor, I worked as a nurse in
end-of-life care. That experience continues to inform my compassionate approach
to loss, change and the challenges people face throughout their lives.
