Valerie Long, BACP
Valerie Long supports people who are struggling with relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, and big life changes.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and Abuse
- +4 more
About Valerie
Valerie Long supports people who are struggling with relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, and big life changes. She is Valerie Long, a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and she brings nine years of experience to her work. Valerie speaks English and practises from the United Kingdom.
Her style is calm and gentle. She follows a person-centred approach that treats each person as the expert in their own life.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on listening, reflection and helping people recognise their own strengths so they can move forward. Valerie helps with practical concerns such as communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, and reconnecting after painful events. She also supports people coping with guilt, shame, loneliness, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress and questions about life purpose and self‑worth.
In a session she follows the client’s lead. Conversations are intended to create insight and help people notice choices they can make. The emphasis is on building confidence, self-compassion and tools to manage difficult feelings.
Her manner is described as kind and compassionate, with an attentive, professional approach. Valerie aims to help people learn to help themselves and to feel more empowered in everyday life. If someone wants steady, respectful support while they work through change, she offers that alongside practical listening and reflection.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 381368 | April 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Valerie works with
Everything Valerie lists, in their own terms.
Online support
She also applies evidence-based tools that help manage trauma and anxiety in practical steps. These techniques often involve grounding, gentle reflection and pacing to reduce overwhelm and support recovery from panic attacks or post-traumatic stress.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Valerie will talk through options and tailor sessions to the client’s goals, needs and pace so therapy feels like a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Online therapy offers a range of ways to connect that fit busy lives. Video calls are useful for a face-to-face feel and fuller conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed, and live chat or text-based messaging can suit people who prefer to write or need flexible timing. These options make it easier to keep continuity and adapt sessions around work, caring responsibilities and day-to-day demands.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Valerie help with?
She supports people facing relationship difficulties, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, loneliness, panic attacks and post-traumatic stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is person-centred and gentle. She listens, follows the client’s lead and helps people use their own strengths to find solutions.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients join sessions?
She does not currently work with international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on the client’s preference.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
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