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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship difficulties
- Grief and loss
About Valerie
Valerie Skerrett is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with nine years of experience. She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, self-esteem and confidence, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties. Valerie also works with concerns such as eating issues, LGBT matters, and coping with life changes.
She meets people who are struggling to manage everyday pressures or who are facing a big change. Sessions focus on talking through what is happening now and on practical steps to manage emotions and behaviour. Valerie aims to make conversations direct and clear so clients can try small changes between meetings.
Her work includes addressing relationship problems and communication difficulties. She helps people think about commitment, jealousy, infidelity, and blended family concerns in ways that aim for clearer understanding and practical next steps. She also supports those facing bereavement, hospice and end-of-life matters, and caregiver stress.
Valerie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions and to help clients build skills for coping. Her approach is collaborative - she and the client set goals and review progress. Over time she helps people notice what is working and change what is not.
People who choose Valerie begin by completing a short questionnaire and scheduling an initial session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. International clients may be accepted; prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
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How therapeutic approaches are applied online
Valerie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure online sessions. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which helps with anxiety, low mood and self-esteem by teaching practical coping strategies. Another approach concentrates on communication and problem-solving skills for relationships, which can help people address conflicts, commitment issues and intimacy-related difficulties.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor and client discuss needs, goals and preferences and then agree which techniques to try. They review progress and adapt methods if something is not helping, keeping the process collaborative.
Confirm the current session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow regular check-ins that follow daily routines. Some formats may also suit shorter practical updates while others support longer discussions, so checking the available formats will help match sessions to each person’s life.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and career difficulties, and other life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on clear discussion of present problems and steps clients can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted; prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary with location; specific fees should be checked during the booking process.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.