Dr Valeria Sterzi

Clinical and Counselling Psychologist

Dr Valeria Sterzi is a Clinical and Counselling Psychologist who provides evidence-based interventions for a wide range of psychological difficulties. With extensive experience across the NHS, private clinics, public services, and mental health charities, Valeria has worked in both primary and secondary care settings. She offers psychological assessments and treatments for adults and adolescents facing various mental health challenges, including complex presentations such as trauma, psychosis, personality disorders, eating disorders, and chronic physical health conditions.

Valeria provides individual and couple therapy to those navigating challenging life experiences and those seeking to enhance their wellbeing. She views therapy as a unique and liberating process that guides individuals toward self-acceptance and positive change. Recognizing that life’s complexities can impact personal worth, hope, and expectations of happiness, she supports her clients in actively exploring their life situations and developing the skills needed to overcome obstacles, leading to a more fulfilling and healthier life.

With a rich cross-cultural background, Valeria offers sessions in Italian, English, and Spanish, and is also proficient in Portuguese (Brazilian) and German. She is committed to meeting the diverse needs of her clients through her language skills and understanding of various cultural contexts.

Modalities Trained In:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

  • Mindfulness-based Interventions

Valeria employs an integrative treatment approach tailored to the individual needs of her clients, drawing on her extensive training in these evidence-based psychological therapies.

Conditions Supported:

Valeria works with clients experiencing a broad range of psychological difficulties, including:

  • Anxiety and Depression

  • Phobias

  • Low Self-Esteem

  • Work-related Stress

  • Loss and Bereavement

  • Interpersonal Problems

  • Life Adjustments

  • Infertility

  • Anger Management

  • Communication Issues

  • Emotion Dysregulation

She also has substantial experience in supporting individuals with chronic physical health conditions, such as chronic pain and those adjusting to chronic illness. Valeria handles more complex issues, including complex trauma, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), eating disorders, addictions, psychosis, personality disorders, and neurodiversity such as ADHD and ASD. She works with both adults and young people.