Valli Bowring

I have both online and in-person availability. I work flexibly, so please can in touch to discuss further.

Hello, I’m Valli (she/her) — a therapist for people who don’t fit the usual mould.

I’m a trauma-informed, person-centred and relational therapist offering a warm, grounding space for people who have never quite fitted into the boxes they were given. Many of the people I support are people of colour, neurodivergent, queer, and/or exploring non-monogamy, kink, or alternative ways of living and loving. This is a space where your whole self is welcome, and you don’t need to educate me or translate yourself.

My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and culturally aware. I understand what it feels like to navigate the world carrying layers of identity, expectation, or difference — and to long for a space where you don’t have to explain yourself from scratch. Therapy with me is collaborative, gentle, and honest. We go at your pace.

Who I Work With

I regularly work with adults facing:

• Anxiety, overwhelm, and burnout

• Neurodivergence (ADHD, autism, AuDHD, highly sensitive people)

• Identity and cultural pressures

• Relationship challenges, including non-monogamy and alternative relationships

• Low self-esteem, self-doubt, and perfectionism

• Feeling unseen, unheard, or misunderstood

• Difficulty expressing needs or setting boundaries

• Life transitions and emotional overwhelm

I welcome clients of all genders, backgrounds, and relationship structures.

How I Work

My approach is person-centred and relational, trauma-informed, and intersectional. Sessions are guided by your priorities, moving at your pace. You can expect:

• Grounded guidance that helps you make sense of your internal world

• Exploration of patterns, identity, and relationship dynamics

• Neurodivergence-affirming support

• Cultural and LGBTQ+ awareness

• Practical tools to move forward while building steadiness in life

I help clients make sense of what’s happening inside and build steadiness in life, relationships, and self-understanding.

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Why People Choose Me

Clients often choose me because they:

• Want a POC therapist who understands cultural nuance

• Need neurodivergence-affirming support

• Seek a therapist who is queer, kink, and non-monogamy aware

• Value clarity, insight, and a calm, steady approach

• Have struggled to feel fully seen elsewhere

If you’re looking for therapy that addresses your complexity without glossing over it, this is the right place.

I hold a Diploma in Person-Centred Therapeutic Counselling, and through my ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD), I am able to incorporate various other modalities to best support your needs.

To ensure my professional competence, I regularly participate in personal therapy, receive supervision, and engage in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required.

I also worked for Mind UK where I provide counselling for adults on a short term basis.

Practical Details

• £60 per session

• Online, telephone, or in-person (Croydon, CR0)

• Free initial consultation

• Weekly or fortnightly sessions

If you’re unsure whether we’re the right fit, I invite you to book a short free introductory call. You deserve a therapist who understands the fuller picture of who you are.