- Client-Centred Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Stress and anxiety
About Valerie
Valerie Taylor is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 19 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, and challenges with self-esteem and confidence. She also supports people dealing with bereavement, addiction, trauma and abuse, mood issues such as depression and bipolar, and life transitions that leave them asking what comes next.
Valerie approaches therapy from a client-centred perspective. She listens for what matters to each person and helps them use their own strengths to move forward. She also uses elements of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and test small changes that can reduce anxiety and lift mood.
In a typical session she invites straightforward conversation about practical problems and the feelings tied to them. Sessions often involve setting simple, doable steps between meetings and reflecting on what worked. This makes progress feel concrete rather than abstract.
She has worked with a wide range of concerns across stress, parenting, career questions, intimacy and communication problems. Additional areas she addresses include body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency and relationship breakdown.
Sessions are carried out in English and she works with people in the United Kingdom. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To book a first appointment, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session.
How Valerie uses therapy approaches online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building on a person’s own resources. The therapist follows the client’s concerns, reflects what she hears, and helps people clarify what matters to them. This approach can help when someone feels directionless after a change in work, relationships or health.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It breaks problems into practical steps, tests helpful alternatives to unhelpful thinking, and uses small experiments to reduce anxiety or lift mood. CBT is frequently used for anxiety, low mood and stress-related problems.
Finding the right mix is part of the work. Valerie will discuss options and decide together with the client which approach or combination fits best for their goals and preferences. That collaboration includes agreeing on short-term steps and how progress will be reviewed.
The original profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins between appointments, or remove travel time. Many people find remote sessions helpful for practical continuity when life or work schedules change, and the therapist will discuss how to shape sessions to fit everyday routines.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, relationship and family conflicts, grief, addiction, trauma and related concerns.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
Her style is client-centred, listening for what matters to the person and using their strengths; she also uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioural changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and practical problems.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works with people in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her in another language or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions are paid through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.