Valerie Skerrett
Compassionate support for life’s hardest moments
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About Valerie
Valerie Skerrett helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and life transitions. She supports those struggling with depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and career difficulties. Valerie also works with concerns related to eating, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with major life changes.
Valerie has a practical, down-to-earth style. She aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about what matters to them. Sessions focus on understanding what feels stuck and finding small, workable steps forward.
Background and approach
Taking the first step is often the hardest part, and she offers steady support through that process. With nine years of professional experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, Valerie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients tackle present problems. She helps people look at relationship difficulties with a view to finding outcomes that suit both partners.
The emphasis is on realistic change rather than quick fixes. Valerie is comfortable addressing complex situations such as bereavement, end-of-life concerns, caregiver stress, and blended family challenges. She also works with issues like jealousy, commitment worries, and problems with communication.
Her approach blends practical planning with careful listening. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Prospective clients are encouraged to use the site process to match and schedule sessions according to availability.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 9
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 396204
- Languages
- English
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Valerie's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Valerie works with
Everything Valerie lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
How Valerie works online
Another approach centres on building clearer communication and practical plans within relationships. This involves mapping interactions, trying different ways of speaking or listening, and agreeing on steps that feel manageable for both people. It can be useful for conflict, intimacy issues and commitment concerns.
Choosing the right approach is treated as a joint process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and will adapt methods as work progresses. Clients are encouraged to give feedback so sessions match what they find most helpful.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to connect across different locations, and it may allow shorter check-ins or phone-based conversations when needed. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm the available options before booking to find what will work best for everyday life.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does Valerie address?
Valerie supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem and addictions, plus relationship and intimacy concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, down-to-earth style that combines careful listening with goal-focused steps to help clients move forward.
How much experience does she have?
Valerie has nine years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational issues.
What credentials and location apply?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
Which session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current options before booking.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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