Valerie Skerrett, BACP

Valerie Skerrett is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief and low self-esteem. She supports clients facing depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and those coping with life changes and career difficulties. Valerie also works with people dealing with LGBT issues, eating concerns and trauma and abuse. She welcomes international clients and practises from the United Kingdom. Valerie creates an open space where clients can talk without judgement. She focuses on clear, practical steps alongside listening and reflection. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at what feels useful for each person. With nine years of experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, she brings steady, practical support to common life problems. Valerie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions while adapting to each client's needs. She has worked with people facing bereavement, hospice and end-of-life concerns, as well as those experiencing family conflict, divorce and blended family issues. Practical matters like communication problems, commitment worries, and caregiver stress are part of her caseload. Valerie offers help for people struggling with isolation, jealousy, body image and men’s issues, and she can support those dealing with domestic violence or infidelity in their relationships. Her approach is collaborative and focused on identifying manageable changes that help daily life.

Therapeutic approaches and online working

Valerie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people navigate anxiety, grief and relationship problems. One approach she commonly draws on involves talking through thoughts and feelings to spot unhelpful patterns and try practical alternatives; this helps with anxiety, low mood and stress. Another common technique focuses on working through grief and loss with paced conversations and small activities to help people adjust over time. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what is and isn’t working, and together they will try methods that match the client’s goals and preferences. Adjustments are made as progress is reviewed. The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow people to connect from different locations. It can also suit those who prefer a shorter check-in or phone-only conversation when video is impractical. Registered or accredited professionals can help clients decide which arrangement best fits their day-to-day life and needs.