- Focus on sleep support
- Person-centred care
- 14 years experience
About Verity
Verity Spencer is a BACP psychotherapist with 14 years' experience. She offers help for stress, anxiety, depression, sleeping difficulties and relationship or parenting concerns. Verity aims to make the first step less daunting and treats people with respect and calm attention.
Verity works in a straightforward, conversational way. She encourages people to talk through what matters to them and to notice patterns that link feelings and behaviour. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage day-to-day problems as well as looking at deeper issues that affect self-esteem and relationships.
Her approach draws on person-centred ideas, psychodynamic thinking and cognitive behavioural techniques. That mix allows time to reflect on past experiences while also trying out new ways of coping in the present. Verity explains ideas plainly and helps people try techniques between sessions.
Before training as a counsellor she worked in radio and television, including roles overseas. That background shaped her experience of working with different cultures and with people from varied backgrounds. She is aware of how culture and faith can affect how someone understands their difficulties.
Verity aims to help people reduce confusion, make clearer choices and manage life changes. She invites an open conversation and listens without judgement so clients can think about next steps and practical changes.
How these approaches work for online therapy
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current feelings and reactions. It can help when sleeping problems, intimacy concerns or ongoing anxiety link back to relationship patterns. Client-centred therapy focuses on the person’s experience and offers a non-judgemental space to talk things through; it suits people wanting to be heard and understood as they work on self-esteem or life changes. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) gives hands-on tools to change unhelpful thoughts and routines and can be useful for anxiety, low mood and practical sleep strategies.Finding the right approach is usually a joint process. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and adapt methods over time. That means people often try a mix of listening, reflection and practical techniques until something feels useful.
If you are thinking about online work, check which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Confirming the exact options lets you plan how sessions will fit into your day. Online sessions can make it easier to attend from work or home, remove travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people keep therapy going during busy or transitional periods while working with a registered professional who can tailor approaches to sleep, stress and relationship concerns.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Verity support?
She supports stress, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties and a wide range of relationship and family issues. Additional focuses include grief, trauma, parenting and career-related worries.
How does she work with clients?
Her style is calm and conversational, encouraging people to talk through their feelings and notice patterns. Sessions combine reflection on past experiences with practical coping techniques for everyday life.
What experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience and has worked in settings such as a boarding school and a psychological support service for young people. Earlier work in broadcasting gave her experience with diverse cultures.
What credentials and where is she based?
She is BACP registered and practises in the United Kingdom. The BACP credential is shown as provided in her profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.