Diana van Walsum
(she/her)
Counsellor & Integrative Counsellor
Verified by It's Complicated
Available for new clients
UK-Registered Counsellor (BACP) providing support and practical strategies for ADHD/AuDHD adults wanting to reduce stress/burnout and get the most out of life.
Also: Parent Coaching for parents of children with ADHD.
Also: Parent Coaching for parents of children with ADHD.
I specialise in:
At a glance
€85-110 per session
Rome, ItalyAvailable in-person and onlineExperienced on It's ComplicatedOver 4 years on It's Complicated
Offers free 30 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Note from DianaI also provide counselling for other challenges - feel free to enquire.
For Rome clients, a hybrid in-person/online option is possible.
Usually responds after 24 hours
About me
Hi! I'm Diana, a native English-speaking Registered Counsellor (BACP) in Europe, providing counselling & coaching for adults with ADHD and AuDHD, as well as ADHD Parent Coaching.
As an ADHD adult and a parent, I understand the day-to-day challenges and also the upsides of living life while neurodivergent.
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 repeated daily stressors
> have a strong foundation of calm
> achieve your most deeply-held goals
> and live according to the values that matter to you.
I have worked with neurodivergent adults for the past 7 years , and have up-to-date training in ADHD, autism, and ADHD Parent Coaching.
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 warm, 'human', down-to-earth approach (with a sense of humour when appropriate)
- A neurodiversity-affirmative approach, supporting you in exploring, embracing, and taking care of your unique needs, challenges, strengths and ways of being
- A flexible and responsive, yet structured and practical, approach (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
If this sounds like a good fit, feel free to get in touch for an intro call, or to ask me any questions you may have.
As an ADHD adult and a parent, I understand the day-to-day challenges and also the upsides of living life while neurodivergent.
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 repeated daily stressors
> have a strong foundation of calm
> achieve your most deeply-held goals
> and live according to the values that matter to you.
I have worked with neurodivergent adults for the past 7 years , and have up-to-date training in ADHD, autism, and ADHD Parent Coaching.
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 warm, 'human', down-to-earth approach (with a sense of humour when appropriate)
- A neurodiversity-affirmative approach, supporting you in exploring, embracing, and taking care of your unique needs, challenges, strengths and ways of being
- A flexible and responsive, yet structured and practical, approach (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
If this sounds like a good fit, feel free to get in touch for an intro call, or to ask me any questions you may have.
I speak:
English
Location:
Rome, Italy
Approach
Treatment Approaches
ACT: Acceptance and Commitment TherapyRecommended for those who want to stop fighting negative thoughts and learn how to live with more acceptance and focus on what really matters in life.
CoachingRecommended for those who want support and motivation to achieve personal or professional goals, often with a structured, goal-oriented approach.
CounsellingRecommended for those who want to talk through their emotional challenges with a professional in a safe, supportive environment.
My counselling approach is integrative, meaning that I am trained in and use a combination of evidence-based approaches. I integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), ADHD Coaching, Person-Centred Counselling, Somatic, and Solution-Focused approaches into my counselling, always through a neurodiversity-affirmative lens.
As a Registered Counsellor, I safeguard my clients’ safety and wellbeing by working according to the BACP Ethical Framework (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy).
I am an inclusive, diversity-affirmative counsellor and enjoy working with many different kinds of people.
As a Registered Counsellor, I safeguard my clients’ safety and wellbeing by working according to the BACP Ethical Framework (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy).
I am an inclusive, diversity-affirmative counsellor and enjoy working with many different kinds of people.
Experience
8 years in practiceOver 4 years at It's Complicated
2019 - present
Counsellor in private practice
(Registered Counsellor with the BACP)
2018 - 2019
Counsellor and placement counsellor at Psynamo Group, Hong Kong
(Mental health group practice)
2018 Placement Counsellor at Elsa High School, Hong Kong
(Note for Italy:
UK-registered counsellor providing professional counselling services under Italian Law 4/2013. I do not provide “psicologia”, “psicoterapia, or medical services.)
Education
Master of Counselling from Monash University (Australia) - 2019
Graduate Diploma in Psychology from Oxford Brookes University (UK) - 2001
(Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society)
Additional training (among others) in:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Russ Harris)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for ADHD (Russ Harris)
Parent coaching
Parent-child attachment
Maternal/Parental Mental Health (PSI)
In addition, as a Registered Counsellor with the BACP, I engage in ongoing continuing professional development.
Graduate Diploma in Psychology from Oxford Brookes University (UK) - 2001
(Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society)
Additional training (among others) in:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Russ Harris)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for ADHD (Russ Harris)
Parent coaching
Parent-child attachment
Maternal/Parental Mental Health (PSI)
In addition, as a Registered Counsellor with the BACP, I engage in ongoing continuing professional development.
Services
Intro Call
Free • 30 min • Online
A 30-minute introductory video call to get to know each other and see if we would be a good fitSupervison for Counsellors - By Request Only
€90 • 1 hr • Online
60 minute supervision session - by pre-arrangement only.Individual Session
€110 • 50 min • Online & In-person
For clients outside Rome, I provide counselling online.
For clients in Rome, I offer a hybrid in-person/online option (1 out of 4 sessions in-person) or online only, as you prefer.Individual Session
Sliding scale
€85 • 50 min • Online
Insurances
ReimbursementPrivate PayPrivate Insurance
At a glance
€85-110 per session
Rome, ItalyAvailable in-person and onlineExperienced on It's ComplicatedOver 4 years on It's Complicated
Offers free 30 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Note from DianaI also provide counselling for other challenges - feel free to enquire.
For Rome clients, a hybrid in-person/online option is possible.
Usually responds after 24 hours
Next available: May 25