Valerie Stanley-Brooks, BACP
Experienced UK counsellor with integrative approach
- Trauma and abuse support
- Couples and family work
- Flexible online sessions
About Valerie Stanley-Brooks
Valerie Stanley-Brooks is a UK-credentialed counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. With 25 years of experience, she provides compassionate, evidence-informed counselling and psychotherapy to young people, adults, and couples, drawing on a broad range of practice settings including education, therapeutic services, and voluntary organisations.
Her work is integrative, meaning she blends elements from different therapeutic models to suit each person's needs, pace, and goals. Valerie supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and bereavement, sleep and eating difficulties, addictions, and trauma and abuse. She also works with relationship and family issues, parenting and fatherhood concerns, intimacy and communication problems, and life transitions such as separation or career change.
For couples she focuses on repairing trust, improving communication, rebuilding connection, and strengthening emotional bonds. She also offers help with self-esteem, anger management, coping with caregiver stress, and challenges related to adoption, foster care, autism, and blended families. Her practice includes coaching elements and attention to compassion fatigue and ADHD where relevant.
Valerie aims to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace. She complements sessions with practical resources and materials to support learning and change, and works collaboratively to identify sustainable strategies that fit each person's life.
Her work is integrative, meaning she blends elements from different therapeutic models to suit each person's needs, pace, and goals. Valerie supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and bereavement, sleep and eating difficulties, addictions, and trauma and abuse. She also works with relationship and family issues, parenting and fatherhood concerns, intimacy and communication problems, and life transitions such as separation or career change.
For couples she focuses on repairing trust, improving communication, rebuilding connection, and strengthening emotional bonds. She also offers help with self-esteem, anger management, coping with caregiver stress, and challenges related to adoption, foster care, autism, and blended families. Her practice includes coaching elements and attention to compassion fatigue and ADHD where relevant.
Valerie aims to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace. She complements sessions with practical resources and materials to support learning and change, and works collaboratively to identify sustainable strategies that fit each person's life.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Valerie Stanley-Brooks have?
Valerie Stanley-Brooks has 25 years of professional experience.
Is Valerie Stanley-Brooks a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
In which languages does Valerie Stanley-Brooks provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Valerie Stanley-Brooks located?
Valerie Stanley-Brooks is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Valerie Stanley-Brooks as my therapist?
You 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 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 quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Valerie integrates several well-established approaches to make online therapy practical and effective for a range of concerns. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the therapeutic relationship and creating a respectful, empathic space where clients are supported to explore their own goals and values - this can help with self-esteem, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, often used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating issues, and stress management. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on safely processing traumatic experiences and developing coping strategies for symptoms that follow abuse or other traumatic events.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Valerie works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts her style over time so the work remains relevant and practical for the client.
Online therapy with Valerie is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility limits. These remote options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations while working toward meaningful change.
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