Counsellor profile
Digna Patel, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
About Digna
Digna Patel is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has five years' experience and works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem and coping with life changes, among other concerns.
She uses straightforward talking therapy and focuses on helping people make sense of their situation. Sessions typically involve talking through recent events, looking at patterns in thinking and behaviour, and trying small, practical steps to change how things feel day to day.
Her approach draws on several methods so she can adapt to what each person needs. This can include acceptance and commitment ideas to help with difficult feelings, cognitive behavioural techniques to test unhelpful thoughts, and attachment-informed thinking about close relationships.
Digna describes herself as respectful and sensitive in her work. She aims to plan sessions with clear goals and simple steps people can use between meetings. The aim is practical change rather than labels or long assessments.
She practises in the United Kingdom and works in English. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session formats and practical arrangements via the site’s booking flow.
People thinking about contacting her are encouraged to follow the site process to complete the short matching questionnaire and arrange a first session.
Approaches used in online counselling and what they do
Two of the approaches she commonly uses are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress and low mood.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early experiences can affect trust, intimacy and communication. It can help when relationship difficulties, loneliness or repeating patterns of behaviour are a concern.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss your situation and try different methods together. That lets you test what helps and pick approaches that match your needs, goals and preferences.
Practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions around work or family commitments and reducing travel time. Confirm the exact session formats available before booking through the site, as the listing does not specify which formats are offered. Many people find online sessions useful for shorter check-ins or for quieter, uninterrupted time compared with attending in person.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus grief, trauma, parenting and career concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses talking therapy with practical steps. Methods include acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioural techniques and attachment-informed discussion.
How long has she been practising?
She has five years of professional counselling and therapy experience.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.