BACP
Valerie Stanley-Brooks , BACP
Therapist in United Kingdom
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About Valerie
Her work spans educational, therapeutic, and voluntary settings, providing experience with clients from diverse backgrounds. Valerie uses an integrative, client-centred approach that adapts to each person’s needs, combining therapeutic skills to support emotional recovery, personal growth, and improved relationships.
She provides assistance with a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, grief and bereavement, major life transitions, anger, parenting challenges, family dynamics, relationship and couples issues, low self-esteem and confidence, emotional overwhelm, addictions including alcohol, drugs and gambling, and recovery from abuse and trauma. For couples, she supports repairing trust, improving communication, rebuilding connection, and strengthening emotional bonds.
Valerie also supplies practical resources and materials to complement therapy and help clients apply learning between sessions. She welcomes inquiries from those curious about counselling or ready to begin a therapeutic journey and is accepting new clients.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Valerie frequently draws on client-centred therapy, which focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgmental environment where a person’s own goals and values guide the process. This approach helps when someone needs to explore emotions, build self-awareness, and regain confidence at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is another key method she uses to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and to develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, low mood, and stress. Trauma-focused techniques are also part of her practice, offering careful, structured support for people working to process and recover from traumatic experiences.
Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Valerie collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists help guide that choice so it feels personalised and manageable.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by enabling sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access support from different locations while working toward meaningful change.
Frequently asked questions
How much experience does Valerie Stanley-Brooks have?
Valerie Stanley-Brooks has 25 years of experience.
Is Valerie Stanley-Brooks a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
In which languages does Valerie Stanley-Brooks provide therapy?
Valerie provides therapy in English.
Where is Valerie Stanley-Brooks located?
Valerie is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Valerie Stanley-Brooks as my therapist?
Clients can work with Valerie Stanley-Brooks through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Valerie Stanley-Brooks work with international clients?
Yes, Valerie Stanley-Brooks works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Valerie Stanley-Brooks cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client’s 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 with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with a therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
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Experience
25+ years
Licensed
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Languages
English
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