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Valerie Taylor, BACP

Valerie Taylor is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 19 years of experience.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
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About Valerie

Valerie Taylor is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 19 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, low mood, anxiety and issues that affect everyday life. Valerie focuses on practical steps and steady support rather than quick fixes.

Clients find a straightforward, respectful approach in sessions. Conversations start with what matters most to the person and build from there. Valerie encourages people to use their own strengths while trying new ways to cope.

Background and approach

Her way of working draws on Client-Centred Therapy to make space for what each person brings, and on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Sessions can include talking things through, setting small goals and practising techniques between meetings. Valerie has supported people through relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, addictions and major life changes.

She also helps with self-esteem, parenting strain, work stress and long-term conditions such as chronic pain or mood disorders. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, often shortened to BACP. That registration is part of how she works in the UK and indicates adherence to wider professional standards.

Valerie offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to fit different lives and schedules. People can decide how to start and move at a pace that suits them.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	78773	November 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Valerie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hearing impaired
Hoarding
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Visually impaired
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Ways of working Valerie names

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How Valerie uses client-centred and CBT online

Valerie uses Client-Centred Therapy to create a listening space where the person's goals guide the work. This approach emphasises understanding the client’s perspective and building on their strengths to move forward.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which focuses on how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood and unhelpful routines because it teaches practical ways to test and change patterns.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Valerie will collaborate with each person to find the right mix based on their needs, goals and comfort with different methods. The aim is to try methods together and adjust as progress is made.

Online therapy makes these approaches more accessible. Video calls let the therapist see visual cues and carry out exercises that benefit from face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a brief check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter reflections, ongoing check-ins and people who prefer writing. These options help fit therapy around work, family and day-to-day life while keeping the focus on clear, practical steps.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Valerie help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, as well as trauma, addictions and grief. Other areas include self-esteem, parenting strain, work issues and long-term health challenges.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is straightforward and supportive, combining Client-Centred Therapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Sessions focus on listening, practical steps and skills to try between meetings.

How long has she been practising?

She has 19 years of professional experience working with people on a wide range of emotional and practical concerns.

What professional credential does she hold and where does she work?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works with people in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in a language other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are available?

Valerie provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are accessed through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.