- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Blended family issues
About Valerie
Valerie Skerrett is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with nine years of experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with grief and loss, and address self-esteem and career concerns. She also works with relationship issues and lists blended family issues among her focus areas.
Valerie focuses on practical conversations. She listens to what is causing strain and helps people identify small, workable steps. Sessions cover feelings, choices, and ways to change daily routines that get in the way of better relationships and wellbeing.
Her approach is straightforward and task-oriented. Valerie and the client map out priorities and try different ways of responding to old patterns. Discussion may include how to handle difficult conversations, manage expectations in new partnerships, and set boundaries where needed.
She has experience supporting people through major life changes such as bereavement, separation, and career transitions. For someone in a blended household this can mean tackling loyalty conflicts, negotiating parenting roles, or managing jealousy and isolation.
Valerie offers a calm, practical way to work through immediate problems and longer-term concerns. She asks about what is already working and builds on that. People who want clear steps and realistic adjustments tend to find this style useful.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Valerie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach is structured conversation work that helps people identify patterns linked to stress and relationship friction, and plan small, repeatable changes to daily routines. This helps with anxiety, low mood, and negotiating new household roles.Another approach often used is grief-focused support, which helps people process loss in steps and find ways to manage both immediate practicalities and ongoing emotions. This can be useful for adults navigating bereavement, separation, or end-of-life matters in a blended household.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options, check what feels manageable, and agree a plan based on the client’s goals and preferences. That collaborative choice helps keep sessions relevant and realistic.
Session arrangements are not specified in the supplied biography, so confirm the exact formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during breaks, or making it simpler to meet from a quieter location. Registered or accredited professionals offer a range of ways to meet; discuss practical needs and timing when arranging the first appointment.
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Also works with
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, self-esteem and career concerns, among other issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversation-led. She helps clients identify small steps and different ways of responding to recurring problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with people on a range of life and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She accepts international clients; confirm time zone arrangements when booking.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost and how do subscriptions work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.