Valerie Stanley-Brooks, BACP

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 over 25 years of experience, she delivers compassionate, evidence-informed counselling and psychotherapy to young people, adults, and couples across a variety of settings.

Her practice is integrative, drawing on multiple therapeutic models so support can be tailored to each person's needs. Valerie works with a wide range of presenting concerns, including stress and anxiety, depression, grief and bereavement, trauma and abuse, addictions such as alcohol, drugs and gambling, as well as relationship and family issues. She also supports clients facing life transitions, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, anger, career difficulties, sleep and eating problems, and intimacy-related matters.

When working with couples she focuses on repairing trust, improving communication and rebuilding emotional connection. Valerie recognises that seeking help takes courage and aims to walk alongside clients, offering a respectful, non-judgmental space to explore thoughts and feelings at a comfortable pace. She also provides practical resources and materials to support the therapeutic journey. Those interested in learning more or beginning therapy are invited to reach out for guidance and next steps.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Valerie Stanley-Brooks commonly employs Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Focused Therapy in her work. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a respectful, empathetic relationship where the client’s experience guides the pace of change and helps build self-awareness and confidence. CBT offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and coping with stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing traumatic experiences in ways that reduce their ongoing impact and support emotional recovery.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Valerie collaborates with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and circumstances, and adapts methods to find what works best for them. This collaborative way of working helps tailor sessions to individual needs rather than applying a single method to everyone.

Online therapy with Valerie can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access registered professionals from various locations, support consistent attendance during life changes, and allow clients to engage in therapy in ways that fit their daily routines.