Valerie | Relationship Counsellor

Registrations

• BACP - The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

I offer therapy in

• ✓ English

Specialisations

• 1. communication problems
• 2. emotional connection
• 3. conflicts
• 4. trust honesty
• 5. life struggles and decisions
• 6. arguing
• 7. loneliness
• 8. how to speak up for your wants
• 9. resentments
• 10. forgiveness

Specialisations and Expertises

How Couples Therapy Can Strengthen Your Relationship

Every relationship faces challenges, but with the right support, you and your partner can build a stronger, more connected future together. Couples therapy provides a safe, supportive space where both partners feel heard, valued, and understood.

Through therapy, we will enhance your communication skills, helping you express concerns openly and kindly. This leads to better understanding, deeper emotional connection, and stronger bonds. We’ll also work on resolving conflicts in a healthier way, reducing tension and finding constructive ways to navigate disagreements.

Unhelpful patterns—such as miscommunication, emotional withdrawal, or recurring conflicts—can quietly erode a relationship. Together, we’ll identify and address these patterns, promoting healthier interactions, emotional security, and long-term relationship satisfaction.

In my sessions, both partners' feelings are acknowledged and validated, ensuring that you both feel respected and appreciated. With the right guidance and support, you can create a more fulfilling, loving, and resilient relationship—one where you work as a team to navigate life’s ups and downs with confidence and compassion.

Most common issues I support people with:

• Most common issues I support people with:

  Top 5 Relationship Challenges & How to Overcome Them

  Strong, healthy relationships take effort, and many couples face common challenges that can create tension and disconnect. Whether you are struggling with communication problems, trust issues, unresolved conflict, or major life transitions, professional relationship counselling can help you navigate these difficulties and strengthen your bond.

  
  1. Communication Problems in Relationships

  Poor communication is one of the leading causes of relationship breakdowns. Struggles with expressing emotions, active listening, or understanding each other’s perspectives can lead to misunderstandings, frustration, and emotional distance (room mate effect). Learning effective communication techniques can help couples reconnect, improve intimacy, and prevent recurring conflicts.

  
  2. Trust Issues & Betrayal in Relationships

  Trust is the foundation of any strong relationship. When it’s broken due to infidelity, dishonesty, or broken promises, it can cause deep emotional pain. Rebuilding trust takes time, but with open communication, transparency, and a commitment to healing, couples can move forward and create a more secure, resilient relationship.
  
  

  3. Conflict Resolution & Relationship Resentment

  Every relationship has disagreements, but unresolved conflict can lead to resentment. Constant arguments or avoidance of difficult conversations can create distance and negativity over time. Learning healthy conflict resolution strategies helps couples address differences constructively, improve emotional connection, and maintain a healthier dynamic.
  
  

  4. Life Transitions & Relationship Stress

  Big life changes—such as career shifts, parenthood, relocation, or financial struggles—can put strain on a relationship. External pressures can lead to miscommunication, emotional withdrawal, or frustration. Strengthening your ability to support each other through transitions with empathy, shared goals, and open dialogue is key to keeping your relationship strong.
  
  

  5. Emotional Disconnection & Intimacy Issues
  

  Feeling distant from your partner or struggling with a lack of intimacy can be a sign of deeper relationship issues. Whether it's due to stress, unresolved conflict, or changing relationship dynamics, reconnecting requires intentional effort, honest conversations, and emotional vulnerability. Therapy provides a space to explore these challenges and rebuild intimacy.
  
  

  Strengthen Your Relationship with Professional Support

  If you are experiencing any of these relationship struggles, you’re not alone. Relationship counselling can help you improve communication, rebuild trust, resolve conflict, and strengthen your emotional bond. Don’t wait until issues escalate—take the first step towards a healthier, happier relationship today.

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):

• £60 for online daytime sessions
• £75 for in-person daytime sessions 
• £70 for online evening sessions
• £85 for in-person evening sessions 

Individual Therapy fees (60 minutes):

• £45 online sessions daytime
• £55 in-person daytime
• £55 online evening
• £65 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.

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