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Valerie Harmer, BACP

Valerie Harmer is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
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About Valerie

Valerie Harmer is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties. She supports people dealing with low self-esteem, anger, life changes, parenting pressures, and issues linked to trauma, eating and sleeping. Valerie also works with concerns such as ADHD, obsessive-compulsive patterns and career uncertainty.

She uses a direct, practical style that aims for clear steps forward. Sessions focus on identifying what keeps problems going and trying different ways to break unhelpful cycles.

Background and approach

Valerie asks questions to build a rounded picture and gives straightforward feedback and guidance. Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness and Solution-Focused approaches. That mix lets her offer brief, goal-focused work or longer-term support depending on what someone wants to achieve.

She describes the process as collaborative - the person and counsellor decide together what to try. Valerie has spent nine years studying and practising counselling and psychotherapy. Her training includes postgraduate study at the University of South Wales, a Diploma in Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy and bereavement training with CRUSE.

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and follows their professional guidelines. Sessions are offered online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging to people in the United Kingdom. People can choose shorter, targeted work or a longer course of sessions depending on their goals.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	260348	May 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

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Practical approaches for online counselling

Valerie blends Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused methods with mindfulness practices. CBT focuses on how thoughts, feelings and behaviours influence one another and helps people try different ways of responding to anxiety, low mood and unhelpful routines. Solution-Focused work looks at small, practical steps and resources a person already has and builds short-term plans to move forward. Mindfulness brings attention to the present moment and teaches simple practices to manage stress and unhelpful rumination.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Valerie works collaboratively with each person to decide which method, or combination of methods, suits their goals and preferences. She reviews progress regularly and adjusts the plan so sessions stay relevant and useful.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make counselling more accessible. Video calls let people work face to face over distance. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat or text messaging can be helpful for brief check-ins, written reflections or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options aim to make it simpler to fit therapy into busy lives.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Valerie help with?

Valerie supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties and low self-esteem, plus issues like ADHD, OCD patterns, eating or sleeping problems and career concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and collaborative. She asks questions to clarify patterns, offers feedback and works with clients to set clear, achievable goals.

What experience does she have?

Valerie has nine years of study and practice in counselling and psychotherapy, including postgraduate work and specialist diplomas in solution-focused hypnotherapy and bereavement counselling.

What professional registration does she hold and where is she based?

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

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payment handled?

Costs vary with location and the subscription model used; the subscription can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees depend on where someone is located and the service terms.

How do I begin working with Valerie?

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