Valerie Long, BACP
Valerie Long is a counsellor who helps people facing depression and related concerns.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and Abuse
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About Valerie
Valerie Long is a counsellor who helps people facing depression and related concerns. She works with clients who struggle with relationship stress, family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and major life changes. Her style is calm and gentle, and she aims to create a space where people feel heard and respected.
Valerie trained in the United Kingdom and holds accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, known as BACP.
Background and approach
She has nine years of professional experience supporting people through anxiety, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress and feelings of isolation. She also helps with communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, and the emotional fallout of guilt and shame. Her approach is person centred.
That means she treats each person as the expert on their own life and follows the client’s lead in sessions. Conversations focus on self-exploration, insight and reflection so people can find their own solutions and strengths. Sessions are led at a pace the client is comfortable with.
Valerie aims to help people feel more empowered and able to make changes that matter to them. She describes her manner as kind, calm and compassionate, and she prioritises the person’s wellbeing in every meeting. People who choose Valerie can expect practical, down-to-earth support.
The aim is to help clients learn ways to manage symptoms of depression and anxiety, rebuild confidence, and find clearer direction in their daily life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 381368 | April 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.
Online support
Another useful element in her work is practical emotional support for anxiety and panic. That involves grounding techniques, paced breathing and steady conversation to reduce immediate overwhelm and help people regain a sense of control when panic arises.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Valerie will work with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and situation. This is a collaborative conversation and may change as the work progresses.
Online sessions offer flexibility and easier access to regular therapy. Video calls let people maintain eye contact and read body language, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a shorter break. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, emotional processing between sessions, or for those who prefer typing over speaking. These options make it simpler to keep continuity in therapy and to fit sessions into a busy life.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people with depression, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and coping with life changes. Other focuses include panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, loneliness and self-worth.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is person centred, which means she follows the client’s lead and values their own knowledge of their life. Sessions are gentle, calm and focused on building insight and self-trust.
How long has she been practising?
She has nine years of professional experience working with people facing anxiety, trauma and depression in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are relevant?
She is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be carried out by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a time based on the therapist’s availability.
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