Valerie

Ms Valerie Gage

Registered Psychotherapist

“I am a registered and experienced Counsellor in private practice, based in Islington and Hackney. I work with individuals, couples and groups”

About Me

As an experienced, registered counsellor, I provide a confidential space in Islington and Hackney. I work with individuals, couples, and groups, helping you explore feelings and navigate life's complexities. Together, we can gain new perspectives and find practical ways forward. My aim is to support you in understanding yourself better and building lasting resilience.

Approach

Rather than focusing solely on labels, I work with you to slow the pace, name what matters and create steady ways of managing overwhelming feelings. Sessions — in person from my north London practice, or online in English — are practical and collaborative: we use grounding, gentle trauma‑focused exploration and real-life experiments between meetings to test new responses to anxiety, grief, shame or family pain. I keep a steady, measured rhythm so you can build safety and clearer choices. This way of working suits adults seeking thoughtful, supportive change.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • Suicidal Thoughts

    Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.

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  • Shame

    A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Registered Psychotherapist

    A psychotherapist who is formally registered with a regulatory body to provide psychotherapy.

Credentials

Registrations

British Association of Counseling and Psychotherapy

Accredited Member

Qualifications

Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

The City Literary Institute

Year: 2016

Memberships

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Counsellor / Psychotherapist

Membership: 213028

Service Areas

Brighter Spaces

In-person & Online

Islington

London, Greater London

United Kingdom

Islington, London, United Kingdom