About

Valerie Harmer is a Solution Focused Therapist who helps people make sense of why they are struggling, to identify possible causes and to recognise what is maintaining the difficulty. While she does not offer quick fixes, she supports clients to see where they may be getting stuck and what needs to change for them to move forward and regain direction.

Her work is collaborative - solution focused therapy involves working together to pinpoint practical changes that can break unhelpful cycles of behaviour. Valerie listens without judgment, asks many questions to explore the different aspects of a problem, and offers respectful feedback and guidance throughout the process. Therapy sessions are confidential.

She works with both individuals and couples on a broad range of relationship and emotional difficulties, including anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, OCD, phobias, depression, bereavement and relationship issues. Her approach is pragmatic and change-focused, and she offers both brief and longer-term therapy depending on each client’s goals.

Valerie draws on a combination of solution-focused approaches alongside behavioural activation (BA), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), solution focused brief therapy (SFBT) and solution focused hypnotherapy (SFH). Over nine years she has studied counselling and CBT psychotherapy to postgraduate level at the University of South Wales, completed a Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy at the Clifton Practice in Bristol, and trained as a bereavement counsellor with CRUSE.

As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Valerie follows their code of conduct, takes part in regular supervision of her practice, and remains committed to ongoing professional development.

Location:
United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Years Experience:
9
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
No
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Coping with life changes, Grief, Relationship, Relationship, Self esteem, Stress, Anxiety
Other areas of experience: ADHD, Anger, Asperger syndrome, Attachment issues, Autism, Career, Coaching, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compulsion, Control issues, Depression, Divorce, Eating, Family, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, LGBT, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Parenting, Phobias, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Separation, Sleeping, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trauma and abuse, Women’s issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials:
  • NPI Number:
  • License: BACP #260348 exp 2026-05-27

Is Online Therapy the Right Fit for Your Needs?

Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges and navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

One of the main advantages is flexibility - you can connect with a therapist in the format that suits you best, whether that is a video call, a phone session, live chat or in-app messaging. This adaptability makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.

Therapists offering online care are licensed professionals, and you can switch to another therapist at any time if you feel a different fit would be better. For many people, accessing therapy remotely makes support more practical and achievable.

How much experience does Valerie Harmer have?

Valerie Harmer has 9 years of experience providing therapy services.

In which languages does Valerie Harmer provide therapy?

Valerie Harmer provides therapy in English.

Where is Valerie Harmer located?

Valerie Harmer is located in United Kingdom.

How can I work with Valerie Harmer as my therapist?

You can work with Valerie Harmer by phone, video, live chat or messaging.

How much does therapy with Valerie Harmer cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward. Click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with the therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat or in-app messaging.