Diana van Walsum

Hi! I'm Diana, a native English-speaking Registered Counsellor (BACP) in Europe, providing counselling & coaching for ADHD and non-ADHD adults looking for collaborative, goal-focused support to help them manage day-to-day life, reduce stress, and reach their personal or professional goals.

I also offer ADHD Parent Coaching.

As a working parent with ADHD with my own private practice, I understand the ups and downs of moving towards work and life goals while managing setbacks and challenges.

My biggest "why" is helping you find out what helps you (individually) function at your best, so you can:

stop being thrown off course by daily stressors operate from a foundation of calm and knowing what works for you achieve your most deeply-held goals and live according to the values that matter to you.

I have worked with ADHD and non-ADHD adults for the past 7 years, and have up-to-date training in ADHD and neurodiversity, as well as in counselling and coaching approaches for those dealing with (career) pressure and decision-making.

I am a Registered Counsellor with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS). (Please note that as a Registered Counsellor and not a Psychologist, I do not provide diagnoses).

Based in Rome, I also see (expat) clients online in Berlin, Amsterdam, the UK, and Hong Kong, among others.

From a mixed international background (Dutch and Malaysian-Chinese), I grew up in several different countries on three continents, and am a mum to two primary-school-aged children.

My counselling style is open-minded, flexible, collaborative, and supportive.

We might be a good fit if you are looking for:

• A collaborative, practical, action-focused approach (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
• A space to talk about anything on your mind, have a sounding board, gain clarity and decide next steps
• A warm, down-to-earth, 'human-to-human' style, rather than a very formal or clinical style
• A focus on identifying and implementing strategies that work with, not against, your natural tendencies and strengths.

If this sounds like a good fit, please feel free to get in touch for an intro call, or to ask me any questions you may have.