- CBT techniques
- Attachment work
- Person-centred approach
About Verity
Verity Spencer is a BACP counsellor with 14 years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes, including grief and trauma. Her background includes roles supporting young people and work in broadcasting, which has informed how she relates to people from different cultures.
She uses an integrative approach that draws on person-centred work, cognitive behavioural methods and psychodynamic thinking. Sessions are practical and conversational. Verity helps clients notice patterns, talk through difficult feelings and try small changes that can make daily life easier.
Clients often bring concerns about parenting, family problems, intimacy, sleeping difficulties, anger and work-related stress. She also supports people dealing with bereavement, infertility, separation, and isolation or loneliness. These topics are discussed in straightforward terms and broken into manageable steps.
Verity’s earlier career as a radio and television broadcaster meant regular contact with people from many cultures. She says this helps her be aware of different cultural and religious perspectives when discussing values and choices.
Practical aims in sessions include reducing confusion, improving communication, and helping people make informed choices. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Verity draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to help identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioural changes that can reduce anxiety and improve sleep. CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and is often used for stress and anxiety.She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships influence current patterns. This can help with intimacy issues, relationship conflicts and feelings of loneliness by clarifying expectations and emotional responses.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful. They review what is helping as sessions progress and adjust methods together in a collaborative way.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into daily life, for example by removing travel time, allowing a shorter check-in during a work break, or avoiding the need to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals run sessions and will explain practical arrangements when you sign up.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem problems, grief, trauma and related concerns listed on her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical, combining person-centred listening with cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic ideas to spot patterns and try changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience, including work in schools and youth psychological support services.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; exact pricing is provided during sign-up.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.