About

Valerie Stanley-Brooks is a UK-credentialed counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), bringing over 25 years of professional experience to her practice. She offers compassionate, evidence-based counselling and psychotherapy to young people, adults, and couples.

Her work spans educational, therapeutic, and voluntary settings, and she has supported people from a wide range of backgrounds. Using an integrative approach, Valerie draws on several therapeutic models to provide client-centred, holistic support that is tailored to each person’s needs.

She offers help with many common mental health and wellbeing concerns, including stress and anxiety, grief and bereavement, life transitions and major changes, anger management, parenting and family dynamics, relationship issues and couples counselling, low self-esteem and confidence issues, addictions such as alcohol, drugs and gambling, and the impacts of abuse and trauma.

When working with couples, Valerie supports partners to repair trust, improve communication, rebuild connection, and strengthen their emotional bond.

Valerie understands that taking the first step into counselling can feel daunting. Her role is to walk alongside people in a safe, non-judgmental space where they can explore thoughts, emotions, and experiences at their own pace and work toward sustainable solutions.

To support the therapeutic process she provides a range of resources and materials designed to complement the work in sessions. If someone is ready to begin their therapeutic journey, or simply curious about how counselling or psychotherapy might help, they are invited to reach out to her for support every step of the way.

Location:
United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Years Experience:
25
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
Yes
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Depression, Grief, Self esteem, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Addictions, ADHD, Adoption, Anger, Asperger syndrome, Autism, Blended family issues, Body image, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Coaching, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Coping with life changes, Disaster relief therapy, Divorce, Domestic violence, Eating, Family, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Foster care, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Parenting, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy, Relationship, Relationship, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Separation, Sleeping, Social anxiety and phobia, Veterans, Women’s issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials:
  • NPI Number:
  • License: BACP #179806 exp 2026-08-11

Is Online Therapy the Right Step Toward Better Mental Health?

Many people wonder whether remote counselling can make a real difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or adapting to life changes, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.

One of the main benefits is flexibility - clients can connect in the way that suits them best, whether through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and sustain regular appointments.

All participating therapists are licensed professionals, and if someone feels they need a different fit they can change therapists at any time. Online therapy offers an accessible option for receiving professional support while maintaining the core elements of therapeutic work.

How much experience does Valerie Stanley-Brooks have?

Valerie Stanley-Brooks has 25 years of experience providing therapy services.

In which languages does Valerie Stanley-Brooks provide therapy?

Valerie Stanley-Brooks provides therapy in English.

Where is Valerie Stanley-Brooks located?

Valerie Stanley-Brooks is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Valerie Stanley-Brooks as my therapist?

You can work with Valerie Stanley-Brooks through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

Does Valerie Stanley-Brooks work with international clients?

Valerie Stanley-Brooks does work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Valerie Stanley-Brooks cost?

The cost of therapy with Valerie Stanley-Brooks can vary depending on factors such as a client’s location and her 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 with Valerie Stanley-Brooks is quick and straightforward. Click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with her. Depending on availability, you can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.