About Me

Hiya, my name’s Valerie.

Welcome to the UK’s first Astrology-Informed Therapy (AIT) service. I’m glad you’re here. Driven by a lifelong passion for astrology, I’ve sought to cultivate my understanding of the human psyche for decades, and I’m now ready to share it with you.

My journey to AIT has been a long one. I’ve immersed myself in astrology for over thirty years, completing an apprenticeship with the late Alan Card (Brighton, UK) and undertaking rigorous studies at the London Faculty of Astrology and Liz Greene’s renowned Centre for Psychological Astrology. Simultaneously, I’ve pursued formal education in psychology, holding a First Class Honours BSc in Psychology with some additional training in CBT and Person-Centred Skills. I’m advancing my expertise and studying for a Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy Doctorate.

I’ve walked down both corridors of supposedly dissident camps, from the scrupulously scientific in academia to the ancient esotericism of astrology, and concluded that astrology and psychology are stronger together than alone. While astrology isn’t traditionally recognised as a therapeutic modality, and perhaps is not always used as such, I’ve discovered it to be a remarkable tool for self-exploration when integrated ethically within established psychologically informed principles and skills. My unique blend of expertise allows me to bridge the apparent gap between these fields, offering a distinctive approach to personal insight and growth (Please see Disclaimer).

“Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.”

– Albert Einstein

The decision to formally launch AIT culminated when looking at the human psyche from different perspectives. It was through grappling with this tension that I came to realise how and why astrology really worked. Moreover, in understanding the change process, as explored in psychology, I have grasped the transformative potential of combining these fields. Astrology has provided me with a profound framework that illuminates the underlying archetypes that can be mapped onto individual psyches, revealing the often-disharmonious facets of our inner world and their connection to life’s myriad journey. Jung viewed archetypes as the “psychic counterpart of instinct,” meaning they are symbolic, psychological expressions that manifest in response to biological instincts.

“The archetype is the introspectively recognisable form of a priori psychic orderedness.”

– Carl Jung

Through my work with astrological clients, I’ve observed that the insights derived from astrology have a deeper resonance and a more lasting impact than purely psychological ones. This fuels my commitment to developing a robust, ethical framework for integrating the astrological frame for personal understanding and well-being. This is perhaps where my studies in psychology have brought me, providing the ethical compass for this unique offering.

It is my hope that by providing this distinct service, you can, too, enjoy the rich meaning that astrology brings within a safe space designed to maximise self-actualisation and personal growth. This is a uniquely transformative approach. Let’s embark on a journey of self-discovery together!