Valerie Skerrett , BACP

Valerie Skerrett is a UK-based therapist registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and brings nine years of professional experience to her practice. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate grief and loss, build motivation, and strengthen self-esteem and confidence. Valerie also supports clients facing career difficulties and works with couples to explore relationship concerns and pursue resolutions that meet both partners' needs.

Her style is collaborative and nonjudgmental, creating a space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed openly. Valerie supports clients as they take the often-difficult first steps toward greater wellbeing and more satisfying relationships, offering steady guidance throughout the process. She aims to help each person identify practical strategies and personal insights that fit their life and goals.

Whether someone is coping with a major life change or seeking tools to manage everyday challenges, Valerie works to tailor her approach so clients feel understood, supported, and able to move toward a more fulfilling life.

Evidence-based approaches for online support

Valerie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that address thoughts, feelings, and relationships in practical ways. One approach focuses on skills-based work to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors - useful for challenges such as anxiety, low mood, and stress. A second approach centers on emotional processing and coping strategies for grief and loss - helping people make sense of painful feelings and adjust to change. A third strand emphasizes communication and problem-solving tools for couples and family concerns - supporting clearer dialogue and constructive resolutions.

Finding the right mix of techniques is a collaborative process. Valerie works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then adapts evidence-based methods to suit the individual or couple. This partnership helps ensure the approach fits the person's life and priorities.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility by making video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging available from many locations. These options help people fit therapy around work, family, and other commitments while maintaining continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists who can support progress over time.