Welcome to Brighter Days!
VC Counselling and Wellness
Online Counselling & Psychotherapy Near Keighley, Bradford & Leeds
Counselling for anxiety, stress, and feeling overwhelmed-support to help you feel more like yourself again.
Hi I'm Valerie. I'm a qualified counsellor and founder of Brighter Days VC Counselling and Wellness. I'm an accredited member of NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society), and I tailor my approach to you-drawing from different methods, with a strong focus on listening, understanding, and working at your pace.
I work one-one with adults, offering both short-term and longer term counselling depending on your needs. Sessions are available online or by telephone, so you can access support from anywhere in the UK.
You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, low or struggling with grief, trauma, or uncertainty about yourself or your life. Whatever you're going through, you don't have to manage it on your own.
Begin your journey towards hope and inner peace . . .
Counselling/Psychotherapy gives you the space and time to focus on you. It will be important for us to find out together what your needs are, and where to begin, so you can learn to manage your emotions. Reaching out may be daunting, but it is your first brave step towards making sense of your feelings, and finding ways to move forward in your life.
How can counselling and psychotherapy help?
Counselling and psychotherapy provides you with a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space for you to express yourself freely. I am here to listen intently, and offer you compassion and empathy.
Together, we can work towards achieving your goals and fulfilling your potential. We can find ways to manage your emotions, and deal with any challenges that come your way. Please know that I am not here to "fix" you, but to offer you support and fresh perspectives, so that you can better understand yourself and the challenges you are facing.
By working together, we can help you gain self-awareness and discover the answers that lie within you. You are not alone in this journey, and I am here to help you every step of the way.
What issues can I help with?
I can help with a wide range of challenges you may be facing including:
Please note this page is being updated
If you don’t see the issue you are struggling with listed above, don’t worry, just get in touch to see if we are able to work together.
For more information about Counselling and Psychotherapy online, please see my Working with me page.
My location
Online:
We can work together online. This means I can reach you anywhere in the UK, including and not limited to the areas of Keighley, Bingley, Bradford, Leeds and Manchester. This may be a more convenient option to fit in around your schedule.
Telephone:
I am also able to work with you over the telephone. This may be a preferred option if you feel uncomfortable with face to face counselling online, yet still need some support. In either case, being confidential and working ethically is vital to ensuring we have trust and honesty in the relationship we build. A contract for online and telephone practice will be sent out to you, once we have agreed to work together.
Fees
- Free initial 20 minute phone/video intro to see if we can work together
- Initial Consultation – 1hr 30 minutes = £75
- Sessions thereafter - 50 minutes= £65
If, for any reason, you need to cancel a session, please give 48 hours’ notice to avoid being charged in full for the session.
Availability
- Monday 4pm-8pm
- Tuesday 10am-6pm
- Thursday 5pm-8pm
- Friday 10am-3pm
Please note, I do have some flexibility. For example, sessions can be booked, weekly or fortnightly.
Please get in contact to see if we can arrange a time that is convenient.
Get in touch
Our first meeting is an opportunity for us to get to know one another. We'll talk about what has brought you to counselling/therapy, what you hope to gain, and whether I feel like the right person for you.
There is no pressure to share everything straight away or book further sessions. We will work at a pace that feels comfortable for you, building trust and understanding together.
Remember counselling/therapy is your space, and we will focus on what matters most to you.
Privacy is of utmost importance, and I take every measure to ensure that our sessions remain confidential. Confidentiality is important in establishing trust, and I prioritise this in all aspects of our work together.
Use the contact form to make your enquiry. I'm here to answer any questions or concerns you may have about therapy. I aim to reply within 48 hours of receiving your message. Take care and I look forward to hearing from you.