Verity Spencer, BACP
BACP-accredited integrative psychotherapist in Surrey
- Teenagers and adults
- Trauma and relationships
- CBT and psychodynamic
About Verity Spencer
Verity Spencer is a BACP-accredited integrative psychotherapist based near Virginia Water in Surrey, with over 14 years of experience working with teenagers and adults. She trained in psychology and brings an integrative approach that draws on person-centred, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioural methods to help people make sense of their feelings and life circumstances. BACP accreditation indicates professional recognition from a national counselling organisation and reflects her commitment to recognised professional standards.
Throughout her career Verity has worked in a range of settings, including a boarding school and a psychological support service for young people in Bracknell, Berkshire. She supports people facing a wide variety of concerns such as PTSD and CPTSD, relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, stress, bereavement and loss, loneliness and low self-esteem. Her practice also addresses issues like parenting, career stress, compassion fatigue, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related difficulties, sleeping problems and challenges associated with life transitions.
Before moving into psychotherapy she spent several years working in radio and television in the UK and abroad, experience that deepened her understanding of working with people from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Colleagues and clients have found her calm, dependable and respectful. She aims to offer a nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and where people can consider different perspectives to make informed choices and practical changes in their lives.
Throughout her career Verity has worked in a range of settings, including a boarding school and a psychological support service for young people in Bracknell, Berkshire. She supports people facing a wide variety of concerns such as PTSD and CPTSD, relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, stress, bereavement and loss, loneliness and low self-esteem. Her practice also addresses issues like parenting, career stress, compassion fatigue, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related difficulties, sleeping problems and challenges associated with life transitions.
Before moving into psychotherapy she spent several years working in radio and television in the UK and abroad, experience that deepened her understanding of working with people from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Colleagues and clients have found her calm, dependable and respectful. She aims to offer a nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and where people can consider different perspectives to make informed choices and practical changes in their lives.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Psychodynamic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Verity Spencer have?
Verity Spencer has 14 years of experience working with teenagers and adults in a variety of counselling and support settings.
Is Verity Spencer a registered therapist?
Yes, she holds the BACP credential.
In which languages does Verity Spencer provide therapy?
Verity provides therapy in English.
Where is Verity Spencer located?
She is based in the United Kingdom, near Virginia Water in Surrey.
How can I work with Verity Spencer as my therapist?
You can work with Verity Spencer through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Verity Spencer work with international clients?
Verity Spencer does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Verity Spencer cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Client-centred therapy focuses on creating an empathic, nonjudgmental space where the person is treated as the expert on their own experience. It helps people build self-awareness, self-esteem and the confidence to make choices that fit their values.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) works by identifying and gently challenging unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours, then developing practical strategies to manage symptoms such as anxiety, low mood or sleep difficulties. It is often used for stress, depression and worry.
Attachment-based approaches explore how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and emotion regulation, supporting people who struggle with intimacy, relationship difficulties or attachment-related anxieties.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Verity works collaboratively with people and with registered professionals where appropriate, discussing goals, preferences and responses to different methods to arrive at a best fit for each person.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules. These options make it easier to access therapy from home, reduce travel time and allow continuity of support during life transitions or periods of limited mobility.