Valerie Harmer, BACP
Valerie Harmer is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety and depression.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
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About Valerie
Valerie Harmer is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety and depression. She offers calm, practical support for relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem and life changes. People also come to her for help with sleep problems, anger, obsessive thoughts, parenting stresses and career doubts.
Valerie uses straightforward, change-focused methods. She asks questions that clarify patterns and gently points out what keeps problems going. Sessions aim to break unhelpful cycles and to build simple steps that move a person forward.
Background and approach
She offers both short-term and longer-term work depending on the goals set together. Her background includes postgraduate study in counselling and CBT psychotherapy at the University of South Wales. She also completed a diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy and training in bereavement counselling with CRUSE.
Valerie has practised in this field for nine years and maintains regular professional supervision. Valerie is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and follows their code of conduct. That means she keeps up with ongoing professional development and supervision.
She works remotely with people in the United Kingdom using a range of online session types. In a session she is direct but respectful, and she gives practical feedback and guidance. The aim is to help clients spot small, manageable changes that add up to real progress.
Appointments are arranged through the sites booking process and can be adapted to suit each persons circumstances.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 260348 | May 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
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Valerie lists
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Online support
Finding the best approach is a joint process. Valerie will listen to your concerns, discuss different methods and agree together which strategies to try. She adapts the mix of techniques to match your goals, whether you want brief problem-solving help or deeper change over time.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls work well for longer conversations and face-to-face connection, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into busy days. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins, quick coaching or people who prefer writing. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and daily life.
Frequently asked
What kinds of issues does she help with?
Valerie supports people dealing with stress, anxiety and depression and related concerns such as grief, relationship problems, low self-esteem and sleep difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is pragmatic and change-focused. She asks questions to clarify patterns and works collaboratively to identify small, achievable steps.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of practice and has studied counselling and CBT psychotherapy to postgraduate level, plus a diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy and bereavement training with CRUSE.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Work is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are costs and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapists timetable.
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