Valerie Long

• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Depression and anxiety

About Valerie

Valerie Long works on relationship difficulties, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression and coping with life changes using a Person Centred approach. She is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has nine years of professional experience.

Valerie follows the Person Centred modality. She treats the person as the expert in their own life and listens so people can draw on their strengths. Sessions focus on reflection, self‑exploration and gaining clearer understanding of what matters to the client.

In practice she helps people talk through communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation. She also supports those managing panic attacks, post‑traumatic stress symptoms, social anxiety and questions about life purpose and self‑worth.

Her way of working is calm and deliberate. She follows the client’s lead while offering steady listening and reflective feedback. Conversations aim to increase self‑awareness and practical coping so day‑to‑day life becomes easier to manage.

Valerie works in the United Kingdom and provides counselling in English. Her background and nine years of experience inform a straightforward, person led style that focuses on helping people find their own solutions.

If a parent is reading on a phone and wants a simple next step, Valerie asks that they use the site matching process to schedule an initial session and discuss the specific concerns and goals they have in mind.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work

Person Centred counselling focuses on listening and reflection. The counsellor follows the client’s lead, exploring what matters to the person and helping them notice their strengths. This approach is often used for relationship issues, life changes and emotional reactions to trauma.

Evidence‑based techniques for anxiety and panic commonly include grounding and breathing practice. These techniques help reduce the immediate intensity of panic and teach simple steps to manage symptoms in the moment. For trauma‑related distress, stabilisation techniques can help build a sense of calm and readiness to process difficult memories when the person is ready.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Valerie will discuss options with the client and agree a direction based on their needs, goals and preferences. She uses a collaborative way of deciding what methods to try and reviews progress as sessions continue.

Confirm the precise session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around school runs, work breaks and other everyday commitments. It also allows shorter check‑ins without travel and makes it simpler to continue with appointments when routines change.

Topics Valerie lists

• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Post-traumatic stress
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia

Questions about Valerie

Does she work with relationship problems?

Yes. She helps people with relationship difficulties, communication problems and divorce or separation.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses the Person Centred modality, which focuses on listening, reflection and helping clients use their own strengths to move forward.

How much experience does she have?

She has nine years of professional experience working with relationship issues, trauma, anxiety and depression.

Is she accredited and where is she based?

She is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.

Which languages does she offer sessions in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I book from outside the UK?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?

Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; specific pricing depends on your chosen location.

How do I get started with counselling?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.