Valerie Skerrett , BACP

Valerie Skerrett is a UK-based therapist with nine years of professional experience and holds the BACP credential, indicating affiliation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with adults facing a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, depression, grief and loss, low self-esteem, career challenges, addictions, and relationship difficulties.

Valerie supports couples who want to address relationship issues and work toward outcomes that suit both partners. She also offers help with intimacy-related concerns, family and blended family matters, caregiver stress, and life transitions. Her practice includes work with trauma and abuse, eating and body-image issues, and the particular challenges that come with aging and end-of-life circumstances.

In sessions, Valerie aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. She encourages clients to take the courageous first step toward a more fulfilling life and provides steady support throughout the therapeutic process. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, helping clients clarify goals and develop practical strategies for change.

Evidence-based approaches and online sessions

Valerie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help clients identify and rethink unhelpful thinking patterns, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. She also uses skills-focused strategies that teach practical ways to manage stress, regulate emotions, and cope with difficult situations. These approaches are applicable to concerns such as depression, grief, relationship conflict, and problems with self-esteem.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Valerie works collaboratively with clients to understand their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts methods over time to find the best fit for each person.

Online therapy with Valerie is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and for those who cannot attend in-person. These options make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals while fitting therapy into everyday life.