About me | New Solutions Therapy

Valerie holds a BA (Hons) Degree in Counselling with Addictions and is a fully trained Human Givens psychotherapist with over 8 years’ experience in Northern Ireland. She has gained experience working with people across the community with charities and organisations including those in recovery in residential treatment and sees clients privately by appointment.

From the first session, clients are supported to understand their symptoms, feel safe and reassured, and explore thoughts and emotions in a non-judgemental space. Valerie uses a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches focused on emotional regulation, problem-solving, and practical change, tailored to each client’s unique circumstances.

Valerie is a member of the Human Givens Institute and meets the ethical guidelines and standards of the PSA-accredited register in line with NICE guidelines. She is also a member of Addiction Counsellors Ireland (ACI), Human Givens Ireland, and the Irish Association of Clinical Psychotherapy (IACP).

Therapeutic Approaches

Person Centred Therapy
A supportive approach that helps clients feel heard, accepted, and understood in a safe, non-judgemental space.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and replacing them with healthier, more balanced patterns.

Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Helps clients explore their goals, strengthen motivation, and build confidence to make positive changes.

Family Systems Therapy
Explores how relationships and family dynamics may influence thoughts, feelings, and behaviour.

Psychodynamic Perspectives
Looks at how past experiences and unconscious patterns may shape current emotions and relationships.

Guided Imagery & Visualisation
Techniques used to calm the nervous system, reduce stress, and support positive life changes.

The Rewind Technique
An NLP-based method widely used for the safe and effective treatment of trauma (PTSD) and phobias.

Psychoeducation
Helping clients understand how the brain and nervous system function, including sleep, stress, and emotional regulation.

Areas of Support

Abuse
Academic issues
Addiction
ADHD / ADD
Alcohol misuse
Anger
Anxiety
Autism / ASD
Behaviour change
Birth trauma / phobias
Bullying
Burnout / overwhelm
Cancer support
Child related concerns
Childhood abuse
Coercive control
Complex Trauma
Confidence / assertiveness
Conflict resolution
Depression
Divorce / separation
Domestic abuse
Eating difficulties
Exam stress
Family relationships
Fear
FND
GAD
Grief / bereavement
Guilt / shame
Health concerns
High Sensitivity
Identity
Insomnia
Intrusive thoughts

LGBTQI+
Life changes / challenges
Loneliness
Loss
ME / CFS
Meaning & purpose
Men's mental health
Menopause
Military Veterans
Miscarriage
Moral injury
Motivation
Narcissism
Negative thoughts
Neurodiversity
Nightmares
OCD / Obsessions
Overthinking
Pain
Panic attacks
Parenting
Personal development
Phobias
Post natal depression
Psychosis
PTSD / Trauma
Relationship difficulties
Relaxation
Retirement
School worries
Self esteem
Self harm
Self-compassion
Sleep
Stress
Suicidal thoughts
Worrying

Qualifications & Information

Qualifications & Certification

BA (Hons) Counselling and Addiction
Human Givens Diploma Psychotherapy & Counselling
Coaching Models of Practice Level 6
Chronological Assessment of Suicidal Events Certified (CASE)
Skills based training on risk management (STORM)
Level 3 (UK) Education and Training

Member Of

Human Givens Institute (MGHI)
Human Givens Ireland (HGNI)
Addiction Counsellors Ireland (ACI)
Irish Association of Clinical Psychotherapy (IACP)

Type of Session

In person
Online

Practice Location

Ballybot House
(By appointment only)

Clients Seen

Adults
Couples
Young People
Students
Older Adults
Organisations
Service Personnel

Language

English

Fees

Individual cost per Session £60 / €70

Couples £80