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Valerie Baker, BACP

Valerie Baker is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on trauma and abuse, anxiety, stress and related concerns.

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About Valerie

Valerie Baker is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on trauma and abuse, anxiety, stress and related concerns. She has 19 years of experience and offers straightforward, respectful support. Valerie aims to make it easier for people to take the first steps towards change.

She works in a way that listens first. Valerie tailors conversations and plans to each person's situation rather than using one set approach.

Background and approach

Sessions are calm and direct, with time to talk through feelings and practical next steps. Valerie draws on attachment-based and psychodynamic ideas to understand patterns that repeat in relationships and in how people cope. That background helps her look at how past hurts affect present reactions and daily life.

She uses that understanding to help people find different choices and responses. People come to her with a wide range of problems, including addiction, relationship difficulties, grief, anger, low self-esteem, LGBT issues and young adult concerns. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment questions, family problems, guilt and shame, and sexual assault and abuse.

Sessions are offered by video call and telephone, and Valerie adapts to the style that suits each person. Her approach is supportive and practical, aiming to help people feel safer in themselves and better able to make changes over time.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	066606	May 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Valerie names

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Attachment and psychodynamic approaches online

Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current feelings and expectations. It looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people develop more supported ways of relating to themselves and others.

Psychodynamic Therapy focuses on the links between past experiences and present behaviours. It helps people notice recurring themes, understand hidden emotions and make different choices in day-to-day life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Valerie will discuss your goals and preferences and help you choose which ideas and techniques to try together. That choice is revisited as therapy continues so the plan fits what you actually need.

Online sessions are offered by video call, telephone, live chat or text-based messaging to make access easier. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues, telephone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or messaging can suit brief check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options give flexibility for fitting therapy around work, study and daily life while keeping the focus on the therapeutic work itself.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Valerie help with?

She supports people facing trauma and abuse, anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, relationship problems, grief, anger and self-esteem issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Valerie listens carefully and adapts sessions to each person's needs, combining practical conversation with reflective exploration of patterns.

What experience does she have?

She has 19 years of professional experience working with people on trauma and related concerns.

What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats does she use?

Valerie provides video calls and telephone sessions, as well as live chat and text-based messaging in the online service.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and cost varies with location and therapist availability.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.