- Solution-Focused methods
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Valerie
Valerie Harmer is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with nine years' experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger and relationship problems, along with grief, low self-esteem and life changes. She also supports those facing obsessive thoughts, sleep or eating difficulties, and people exploring career and identity questions.
Valerie uses a practical, change-focused approach. She asks lots of questions to help clients see what keeps a problem going. Together they map out small changes that can break unhelpful cycles of behaviour. Sessions can be brief or longer term depending on a person’s goals.
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness and Solution-Focused methods. She also trained in Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy and has postgraduate study in counselling and CBT psychotherapy. Valerie has completed bereavement training with CRUSE.
She describes therapy as collaborative. Clients can expect clear feedback and guided ideas to try between sessions. The emphasis is on noticing patterns, testing practical steps, and building routines that reduce stress and reactivity.
Valerie follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy code of conduct. That includes regular supervision and ongoing professional development. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not take international clients.
How Valerie uses CBT, mindfulness and solution-focused work online
Valerie uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people spot the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and to test simple behavioural changes that reduce stress and reactivity. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood, anger and obsessive patterns.She also uses Mindfulness approaches to build awareness of automatic reactions and to create short practices that lower emotional intensity. Mindfulness helps with sleep, rumination and learning to pause before reacting.
Solution-Focused Therapy is central to her work. It concentrates on small practical steps and on what is already working. This approach suits people who want brief, goal-oriented sessions to break unhelpful cycles of behaviour.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Valerie will collaborate with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. That discussion guides whether sessions focus more on practical experiments, mindfulness practice or structured CBT exercises.
Session formats are not detailed here, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can use breaks or evenings more easily. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work well in remote appointments.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship issues, grief, low self-esteem and life transitions. She also addresses obsessive thoughts, sleep and eating concerns, and career or identity questions.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is pragmatic and change-focused. She asks questions to map patterns and suggests concrete steps to test between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of practice, including postgraduate study in counselling and CBT psychotherapy and additional training in solution-focused hypnotherapy.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What are the session formats and cost?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current options before booking. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.