Valerie Taylor, BACP
Valerie Taylor is a counsellor with 19 years of experience based in the United Kingdom.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- +16 more
About Valerie
Valerie Taylor is a counsellor with 19 years of experience based in the United Kingdom. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress and life changes. Valerie works in a straightforward way that aims to make the first steps feel manageable.
She believes people know their own stories best and builds on individual strengths. Sessions are conversational and practical. Valerie listens for what matters to each person and helps them set small, clear goals.
Background and approach
Her work draws on Client-Centred Therapy, which means she offers empathy, warmth and non-judgemental listening. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and helps people try different coping strategies. Valerie has helped people with many concerns over her career, including relationship struggles, family tensions, grief, trauma, addictions, self-esteem and career worries.
She also supports people dealing with anger, eating concerns, caregiver stress and chronic health challenges. Sessions are offered in English and take place online or by phone using a mix of video calls, phone sessions, live chat and messaging. She works with each person to find practical steps that fit day-to-day life and the goals they bring to therapy.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 78773 | November 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Valerie works with
Everything Valerie lists, 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
Approaches Valerie lists
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Online support
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Valerie works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences and daily life. She encourages people to try ideas, reflect on what helps, and adjust the plan as needed so therapy stays relevant and useful.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let you use visual cues and real-time conversation. Phone sessions are simple and can be less demanding on bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging allow short check-ins, written reflections and support between sessions. These options can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and other commitments while keeping the focus on practical steps and progress.
Frequently asked
What issues does she help with?
She helps people with depression, anxiety, stress and coping with life changes, plus many related concerns such as relationships, grief and addiction.
What is her therapeutic style?
Valerie combines Client-Centred listening with practical Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques to set small goals and try different coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and life difficulties.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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