Valerie Skerrett, BACP

Valerie Skerrett helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood, grief, relationship strain, self-esteem and confidence, and career difficulties. She also supports those facing addictions, intimacy concerns, eating-related distress, and life transitions. Valerie works with people around LGBT matters and a wide range of family and personal issues. She is identified with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Valerie offers a calm, straightforward style in sessions. She creates a space where people can speak openly and without judgement. Conversations focus on what matters now and on practical steps clients can try between meetings.

Over nine years of practice have given her experience with trauma and abuse, domestic violence aftermath, bereavement, and challenges tied to ageing and caregiving. She also helps people facing divorce, blended family changes, infidelity, and problems with communication or commitment.

Work typically looks at patterns that keep problems repeating, and at small, manageable changes that reduce distress. Valerie encourages clear goals and regular check-ins so progress can be noticed. She aims to make therapy practical and relevant to everyday life.

Clients come from across the United Kingdom and international enquiries are accepted in English. To begin, people use the site matching process and then arrange sessions to suit their timetables. Valerie explains the steps clearly and supports people through the first bookings.

Approaches that guide online care

Valerie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are practical and goal focused. One common approach she applies involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and testing small behavioural changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. This approach helps people try new ways of coping in everyday situations and notice what works.

Another frequently used method looks at relationships and communication. It helps people map out how they relate to others, spot recurring conflicts, and practise clearer ways of speaking and setting boundaries. This can be useful for intimacy issues, family tensions, and problems at work.

Choosing the right style is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your needs, discuss different approaches, and agree a plan together. That way therapy reflects your goals and preferred pace rather than a one-size-fits-all model.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Many people find remote therapy easier to fit around daily life, such as taking a session during a work break or avoiding travel. Online meetings can also make shorter check-ins simple when time is limited, or let people join from another location when that suits their schedule.