Valerie | Couples Counsellor

Registrations

• BACP - The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

I offer therapy in

• ✓ English

Specialisations

• 1. Communication Breakdowns
• 2. Financial Stress
• 3. Intimacy Concerns
• 4. Parenting Conflicts
• 5. Life Transitions
• 6. Trust Issues
• 7. Unresolved Conflict
• 8. Emotional Neglect
• 9. Jealousy and Insecurity
• 10. Phubbing (Partner Snubbing)

Specialisations and Expertises

I provide expert couples therapy and relationship counselling for a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. My approach combines therapy with coaching, guiding couples in practical strategies to improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional connection. I work with couples across the UK and online, offering flexible sessions tailored to your needs.

Top Relationship Issues I Support Couples With

1. Communication Breakdowns
   Many couples struggle to express themselves clearly or feel heard, leading to repeated misunderstandings, arguments, or emotional disconnection. I provide counselling and coach couples in practical communication strategies, helping partners express needs effectively, listen actively, and reduce conflict.

2. Trust Issues
   Infidelity, secrecy, or unresolved past relationship wounds can make it difficult to feel secure. Therapy and coaching help couples rebuild trust, repair emotional damage, and establish transparency, honesty, and safety in the relationship.

3. Financial Stress
   Disagreements over money are one of the most common causes of tension. I support couples in managing financial pressures, negotiating priorities, and creating agreements that work for both partners, helping reduce conflict and improve partnership harmony.

4. Intimacy Concerns
   Emotional and physical intimacy are crucial for a healthy relationship. I work with couples to restore closeness, increase connection, and improve sexual and emotional satisfaction through therapy and coaching in intimacy-building practices.

5. Parenting Conflicts
   Differences in parenting styles, step-parenting challenges, or family boundaries can create stress. I guide couples in effective co-parenting strategies, conflict resolution, and teamwork, helping to strengthen both your relationship and family dynamics.

6. Life Transitions
   Major life changes—becoming parents, career shifts, relocating, or coping with illness—can be stressful. I provide online counselling and relationship coaching to help couples navigate transitions while maintaining connection, resilience, and mutual support.

7. Unresolved Conflict
   Avoiding difficult conversations or holding grudges can erode intimacy. Through therapy and coaching, I help couples develop strategies to resolve disputes constructively, improve understanding, and break negative cycles.

8. Emotional Neglect
   Feeling unheard, unseen, or emotionally unsupported can create distance. I work with couples to identify unmet needs, rebuild emotional connection, and foster a relationship where both partners feel valued, understood, and cared for.

9. Jealousy and Insecurity
   Persistent jealousy or insecurity can strain a relationship. I provide therapy and coaching to help couples address underlying fears, enhance self-confidence, and cultivate trust, stability, and emotional safety.

10. Phubbing (Partner Snubbing)
    Excessive phone or device use can leave partners feeling ignored. Therapy sessions focus on creating boundaries, improving quality time, and coaching couples in strategies to stay present, connected, and attentive to one another.

Expected Number of Sessions

The number of sessions varies depending on the couple’s needs and goals. I recommend an initial assessment session to explore your concerns, set objectives, and create a tailored plan. Typically, weekly or fortnightly sessions are most effective, though the pace is adjusted for your progress, schedule, and preferences. My client-focused approach ensures therapy is practical, supportive, and designed to help couples build lasting, meaningful connections.

Most common issues I support people with:

1. Communication Difficulties
   Many couples struggle to express themselves clearly or feel truly heard, leading to misunderstandings, shutting down, or circular conversations. Poor communication can cause frustration, emotional disconnection, and unresolved tension. In therapy, we work together to build compassionate, effective ways of relating and coach you in practical communication skills.

2. Frequent Conflict and Arguments
   Disagreements are normal, but frequent or unresolved arguments can erode trust and connection. Couples often get stuck in repetitive patterns or avoid difficult conversations. I help couples explore the underlying causes of conflict and learn to manage disagreements with understanding, care, and respect.

3. Trust Issues and Betrayal
   Infidelity, secrecy, or past relationship wounds can break trust. Rebuilding it takes time, honesty, and support. Therapy offers a structured space to talk openly about what happened, its impact, and the steps needed to begin healing—together or apart.

4. Life Transitions and External Stressors
   Major changes like becoming parents, career shifts, moving house, or coping with illness or loss can bring tension. External pressures—financial, work-related, or family-related—can reduce emotional connection. I support couples in managing stress, staying connected, and coaching them in strategies to strengthen the partnership.

5. Parenting and Family Pressures
   Differing parenting styles, step-parenting challenges, and extended family boundaries can strain relationships. Couples therapy and coaching help partners navigate these pressures, improve teamwork, and maintain intimacy and support.

Online Couples Counselling in London
You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Take the first step today—contact me to explore how couples therapy and coaching can help you improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen your relationship.

Fees

I offer a free 15 minute zoom/phone consultation to see if we feel a good fit and I am the right person to support you.  

For an initial couples session the fee differs as this will be a 90 minute session, priced at £20 more than the rates listed below.   Subsequent sessions are 60 minutes.

Couples Therapy fees (60 minutes):

• £65 for online daytime sessions
• £75 for in-person daytime sessions 
• £75 for online evening sessions
• £85 for in-person evening sessions 

Individual Therapy fees (60 minutes):

• £45 online or in person sessions daytime
• £65 online  or in person evening

Concessions available depending on circumstances and available times.

For individual counselling we can meet once a week, a fortnight, monthly whatever you budget and time restrains allow.

For couples counselling, meeting at least fortnightly is recommended, with weekly sessions being optimal. Meeting every three weeks is also an option. The more regularly you meet and engage with the work between sessions, the better the results—it takes commitment to achieve the relationship you desire!

Therapy can be for a limited number of sessions or open ended depending on your needs.

Affordable Online Couples Counselling in London

Please feel free to contact me to discuss how we can work together to improve your relationship

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