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Specialises in

• Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)

• Solution Focused Brief Therapy

• Transactional Analysis (TA)

About me

Valerie has considerable experience as a counsellor, psychotherapist, art therapist, supervisor and teacher. Since 1985 she has established a private practice in Tunbridge Wells.

From 1995-2007 she worked as a lecturer for an accredited counselling course and since 1992 has been supervising Transactional Analysis psychotherapy to BACP and UKCP requirements.


Valerie has developed extensive skills in designing and implementing training courses and personal development programmes, and presented numerous workshops at national and international conferences. She has published articles in national journals and co-edited a book about psychotherapy.

Valerie provides counselling, psychotherapy and Art Psychotherapy for individuals and couples. She is recognised for her skills, creativity, warmth, and trustworthiness and her commitment to sound, professional practice.

Areas of interest

Individual therapy; Couples issues; Relationship difficulties; Bereavement; Low self esteem; Stress; Attachment difficulties, Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); Anxiety disorders; Depression; Childhood-adult trauma; Creative blocks; Life crises; Personal & Work dissatisfaction.

Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions

• Psychophysiological disorders