Valerie Skerrett, BACP

Valerie Skerrett is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship problems and self-esteem concerns. She works with clients on depression, addictions, intimacy issues and eating concerns, and addresses life changes such as career steps and caregiving strain.

Her style is straightforward and calm. Valerie aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where people can talk about difficult feelings. She encourages small, practical steps and focuses on what feels achievable for each person.

In sessions she listens for patterns that keep problems repeating. Then she and the person set simple goals and try out new ways of responding. Conversations may include looking at communication in close relationships and how jealousy, infidelity or commitment worries affect daily life.

Valerie brings nine years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with emotional regulation, coping after loss and improving self-worth.

She works with people across the United Kingdom and accepts international clients. Sessions are intended to be practical and respectful of each person’s pace. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she offers steady support while people find clearer direction.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Valerie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding feelings and building new responses. One common approach she uses helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns and try alternatives; this works well for anxiety, low mood and self-esteem issues. Another approach emphasises practical changes in behaviour and communication, which can help with relationship problems, jealousy and improving daily routines.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them over time so the work fits the person's needs.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed, and can make it simpler to meet at a time that suits work or caregiving commitments.