After graduating from university with an honours degree in Linguistics and Psychological Studies, Diana completed diplomas in clinical hypnotherapy, stress management and cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy and further training in counselling and life coaching.  As a Stress Management Consultant at Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital, Diana was part of a research team investigating the connection between stress and pregnancy. She was also a consultant and director at St. Albans Women's Refuge for many years and works closely with GPs and consultants both in the NHS and private sector

Diana has a private practice in Whitstable, Kent and carries out personal therapuetic sessions via the internet.