Diane Knight - Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

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Diane Knight - Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

Professionally trained Cognitive Behaviour Therapist (psychotherapist/counsellor) and Mindfulness teacher with 10 years experience working in private practise.

Specialist in anxiety, stress, low self worth and depression. My website: www.Dianeknight.co.uk I decided to train as a psychotherapist as I want to make a positive difference to people’s lives. I hold a Diploma and an Advanced Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT/REBT) along with an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Therapy (which means I integrate other techniques such as Mindfulness, Compassion Focused Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Quantum Psychology and more)

Working collaboratively with you, I can help you achieve your goals. The aim of my approach is to help my clients learn CBT problem solving skills so that you can become your own therapist. I will shine a torch for you to see the path better and educate you in a way that is easy to understand and you can ask as many questions as you like. REBT - Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy
http://www.rebtnetwork.org/whatis.html

05/12/2025

✨ My Favourite Affirmation: “I have everything I need.” ✨

This simple sentence has been grounding for me for years in the best way.

When I say “I have everything I need,” I’m not pretending life is perfect — I’m reminding myself that in this moment, I’m safe, capable, and resourced enough.

This affirmation brings me:

💛 Confidence — it shifts my focus from what I fear I lack to what I already hold within me.

🌿 Contentment — it invites me to pause, breathe, and appreciate the present.

🚫 Freedom from scarcity thinking — it gently interrupts the anxious “not enough” narrative and replaces it with reassurance.

CBT teaches us that our thoughts shape our feelings and behaviours. When I choose this thought, I feel more grounded and empowered.

If you’d like, try repeating it to yourself today:
“I have everything I need.”

Notice what shifts and feel free to add a comment below 👇

01/12/2025

Inner Compass : Winter Stillness - https://mailchi.mp/dc19a77ea19d/inner-compass-autumn-stillness-12873366

Welcome to my 2nd newsletter. Please click on the link to read it or subscribe so it comes to you every season! :)

I’m excited to share that you’ll be receiving a quarterly newsletter, thoughtfully created to flow with the rhythm of the seasons — Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.

30/11/2025

Why won’t men go to therapy?

Many boys grow up being told directly or indirectly to:

• “Handle it yourself”
• “Be strong”
• “Don’t show weakness”
• “Don’t talk about feelings”

This is a really good article discussing why some men are reluctant to seek out professional support.

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Despite evidence of a mental health crisis among men, there’s still a stigma attached to seeking help. Lydia Spencer-Elliot investigates why so many men will do anything but talk about their feelings – and the harm it is doing them

07/11/2025

Back doing what I love 💚
I’m now taking on new clients online and face to face in Modbury and Plympton. If you’d like to talk about your situation and explore how I can support you, please get in touch via www.dianeknight.co.uk.

10/10/2025

✨ Today is World Mental Health Day ✨

This day is all about raising awareness of the importance of mental health, mental health services, and the incredible people who work to support others around the world. 🌍💚

Start your day well with a mindful morning ritual. Personally, I find that keeping a gratitude diary is such a helpful way to begin my day — it sets a positive tone and helps me focus on what truly matters. 🌿

I also start my day with a N'Espresso coffee and double cream :)

Here are some ideas for you. How do you like to start your day?

Mornings have the power to completely change your mindset when approached intentionally. A few choices can help quiet mental clutter and set a calmer tone before things get busy. These habits don’t require big lifestyle changes either, just consistency and a willingness to try. Here are twenty eas...

01/10/2025

"The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own. You do not blame them on your mother, the ecology, or the president. You realize that you control your own destiny" - Albert Ellis REBT/CBT therapy

08/09/2025

The most valuable skill we can learn in our lives is to unlearn what is untrue
- Antisthenes

03/09/2025

Understanding CBT: Small Steps but BIG Changes 🌿

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is all about learning how our thoughts, feelings and behaviours are connected.

Sometimes, negative thought patterns can make us feel stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed. The good news is CBT teaches us how to challenge those unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier, more balanced ones.

✨ It’s not about ignoring problems. It’s about finding new ways to respond to them.

✨ Even small shifts in thinking can create big positive changes in how we feel day-to-day.

✨ With practice, CBT can help build resilience, reduce stress and boost confidence.

Remember: you don’t have to face your challenges alone. With support and the right tools, change is possible - we can work together on this!

Check out my website for more information: about me and how I can help you: www.Dianeknight.co.uk

28/08/2025

Inner Compass : Autumn Stillness 🍂🍁

My first newsletter sharing seasonal activities, wellbeing tips and a little fun from our family cat, Monty. 🍁🐾 Join me on this journey as we relax, reflect, and enjoy the seasons together!

If you would like to subscribe to my newsletter, scroll down to the bottom of my homepage @ www.Dianeknight.co.uk

27/08/2025

"After the rain, truth finds a way to shine through the clouds, reminding us all that we are deserving of healing".

If you’ve been feeling weighed down by anxiety, low mood, unhelpful patterns of thought, CBT can help you find clarity and move forward with strength.

I’m currently taking on new clients and would love to support you on your journey. 💛

📩 Send me a message to book a free initial 15 minute chat.

www.Dianeknight.co.uk

19/08/2025

🌿 Coming Soon: My Quarterly Newsletter

I’m excited to share that I’ll soon be sending out a seasonal newsletter for anyone who subscribes through my website.

Each issue will include:
✨ A short mindfulness reflection
🧠 Practical CBT tools you can use in daily life
🌱 A simple guided practice or journalling prompt
📅 Updates on workshops, groups, and upcoming events
📖 A seasonal resource or recommendation
🐈‍⬛ Monty the cat’s musings on mindfulness (and naps).

If you’d like gentle inspiration, mindful practices and practical psychology tools delivered straight to your inbox four times a year, sign up today to be on the list.

www.Dianeknight.co.uk

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16/08/2025

This is Monty 🐾

He has a habit of snoozing in the funniest places around the house and garden. From window sills, planters, rose bushes to cool stones, he always finds just the right spot for himself.

Watching him reminds me how important it is to listen to what we need in the moment — whether that’s rest, comfort or a change of scenery. Sometimes self-care is as simple as giving ourselves permission to pause. 🌿✨

Where’s your pets favourite “Monty spot” to rest and recharge?

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Modbury Therapy Centre, 35 Church Street, Modbury
Ivybridge
PL210QR

Telephone

+447967753460

Website

http://www.dianeknight.co.uk/

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I decided to train as a psychotherapist as I received CBT as a client when I was struggling with anxiety and low self worth whilst living in London. I found the therapy so successful that I decided to train up as I want to make a positive difference to other people’s lives. I've found that most people who come to see me are struggling with some form of anxiety or stress, low self worth and/or depression (which they quite often don't recognise until we complete an inventory!) Worrying about what people think about them, anxious about social events, stressed at work, struggling to juggle everything and taking it out on family members, angry at the injustice of it all, feeling worthless and a lack of hope and teary. These are just some of the things that are creating problems in their lives until they come to see me and we create a shift by developing a rational, helpful mindset! Changing the beliefs.

Using CBT and Integrative Therapy (inc different techniques such as Compassion and Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness). With a strong desire to change and in need of some support, we work together using CBT techniques to create the changes that you wish to make. I will train you to become your own therapist so you won't need me anymore.

I realise how difficult it is taking the first step as i've been there! As an empathetic person by nature, I believe I come across as warm, friendly, compassionate and non judgemental. I find clients open up to me very quickly as they trust I have their best interests at heart. You can read the reviews on my website to see what other clients have said.