I cannot recommend Valerie Harmer highly enough. From the very first session, she created a safe and supportive space where I felt truly heard and understood. Her compassionate approach, combined with her deep insight, has helped me navigate some of the most challenging moments in my life and accept my emotions. Valerie has a unique ability to balance empathy with practical guidance. She encourages self-reflection in a way that is both empowering and constructive, always offering thoughtful perspectives that help me see situations more clearly. She helped me recognise patterns, gain confidence in my own emotional awareness, and take meaningful steps toward personal growth. While doing so, she never just served a solution, but made me think of one by myself to understand the approach. What I appreciate most about Valerie is her unwavering support and honesty. She challenges unhelpful thought patterns with kindness and wisdom, providing tools to manage emotions and stress more effectively. Her encouragement has been instrumental in my journey toward self-acceptance and healing. From the very first moment and even before our first session she provided me with tools to help me in extreme anxious situations. If you are looking for a therapist who is compassionate, insightful, and genuinely invested in your well-being, I wholeheartedly recommend Valerie. Her guidance has made a lasting impact on my life, and I am deeply grateful for her support. I view life in a different perspective now thanks to her.
Valerie Harmer, BACP
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Valerie is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.6 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Valerie. View 9 reviews
- Great news, Valerie is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
Recent reviews
Valerie has been excellent.. Listening, understanding, giving me good advice and helping me me find perspective.
More about Valerie
- 9 years' experience
- Female
- BACP
My name is Val Harmer and as a Solution Focused Therapist my role is to help you make sense of why you are struggling and to help you understand what may have caused the problem and what is keeping it going. Whilst I can’t wave a magic wand I can help you to see why you may be getting stuck and what might need to change for you to move forward and get back on track. Solution Focused therapy is collaborative, we work together to identify and make the changes needed to help break unhelpful cycles of behaviour. Therapy sessions are confidential and you can trust me to fully listen to you without judgment. I will ask you a lot of questions, so that we can really become aware of all of the different parts of your problem and you can count on me to give you respectful feedback and guidance about your situation.
I work with a wide range of emotional problems and mental health difficulties like anxiety, low self esteem, anger, ocd, phobias, depression, bereavement and relationship issues. My approach is pragmatic and change focused and I offer both brief and longer term work depending on your goals for therapy. using a combination of Solution Focused therapies like BA (Behavioural Activation), CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), SFBT (Solution Focused Brief Therapy) and SFH (Solution Focused Hypnotherapy). Study and qualifications - over the past 9 years I have studied Counselling and CBT Psychotherapy to Post Graduate Level at the University of South Wales, completed a Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy at the Clifton Practice in Bristol and trained as a Bereavement Counsellor with CRUSE.
As a member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) I abide by their code of conduct and guidelines for clinical practice. This includes regular supervision of my practice, and a commitment to continuing and updating my professional development.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
- BACP · United Kingdom · 260348 · Expires May 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Valerie Harmer
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
I cannot recommend Valerie Harmer highly enough. From the very first session, she created a safe and supportive space where I felt truly heard and understood. Her compassionate approach, combined with her deep insight, has helped me navigate some of the most challenging moments in my life and accept my emotions. Valerie has a unique ability to balance empathy with practical guidance. She encourages self-reflection in a way that is both empowering and constructive, always offering thoughtful perspectives that help me see situations more clearly. She helped me recognise patterns, gain confidence in my own emotional awareness, and take meaningful steps toward personal growth. While doing so, she never just served a solution, but made me think of one by myself to understand the approach. What I appreciate most about Valerie is her unwavering support and honesty. She challenges unhelpful thought patterns with kindness and wisdom, providing tools to manage emotions and stress more effectively. Her encouragement has been instrumental in my journey toward self-acceptance and healing. From the very first moment and even before our first session she provided me with tools to help me in extreme anxious situations. If you are looking for a therapist who is compassionate, insightful, and genuinely invested in your well-being, I wholeheartedly recommend Valerie. Her guidance has made a lasting impact on my life, and I am deeply grateful for her support. I view life in a different perspective now thanks to her.
Valerie has been excellent.. Listening, understanding, giving me good advice and helping me me find perspective.
Valerie listens well and has come up with stimulating questions for me to reflect on, as well as practical advice even in our first session!
I appreciate Valeries perspective on things and I like that she challenges me on occasions. I need that! She is also so very empathetic. So its a good mix.
Val is amazing and I would always recommend her as a therapist!
I can't say enough good things about Val! When I came to her I had lost all my confidence and was constantly anxious and self-doubting. After my sessions with her I feel like a different person. I have begun to see that I was standing in my own way and now I feel I have tools to use if and when I start to feel anxious again. Val is so warm and nurturing - she is exactly what I needed as she is so easy to talk to and I felt able to open up. This was my first experience of therapy and I am so glad I was matched with Val on Better Help.
Valerie is a great listener and brilliant at getting you to think about issues and behaviours from other perspectives. I'm seeing positive change from some of her suggestions after just a week. Would highly recommend!
Valerie is great. I have really enjoyed our sessions until now.
Val really is helping me change my life for the better. I am so grateful I got matched with her and can’t thank her enough for her help already. She understands what I need without me even having to say it. I was worried about therapy but Val has made me feel at ease the whole time
Frequently asked questions
Does Valerie Harmer offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Valerie Harmer works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Valerie Harmer speak?
Valerie Harmer speaks English.
How many years of experience does Valerie Harmer have?
Valerie Harmer has 9 years of experience.
Where is Valerie Harmer licensed to practice?
Valerie Harmer is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Valerie Harmer accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
No, Valerie Harmer does not accept clients outside of the United Kingdom.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Valerie Harmer offer?
Valerie Harmer offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Valerie Harmer?
Valerie Harmer can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Valerie Harmer?
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