Valerie Baker, BACP
Valerie Baker helps people struggling with trauma, anxiety, stress and addiction.
About Valerie
Valerie Baker helps people struggling with trauma, anxiety, stress and addiction. She also supports those dealing with grief, anger, low self-esteem and relationship concerns. Valerie works with LGBT clients and young adults facing issues like abandonment, attachment problems and the aftermath of sexual assault or abuse.
Valerie practises in the United Kingdom and brings 19 years of clinical experience to her work. She is registered with the BACP, which is noted as her professional credential.
Background and approach
She offers sessions by video calls and telephone as part of her practice. Her style is respectful and down-to-earth. Conversations are shaped around each person’s needs.
Sessions aim to be practical and paced to what feels manageable for the client. Valerie draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current feelings and reactions. She also uses psychodynamic approaches to help people notice repetitive patterns and the feelings behind them.
These methods are used to build understanding rather than quick fixes. Working with Valerie usually begins with a short matching step and then scheduling a session that fits the client. She tailors the plan and the pace to individual goals, offering ongoing support while people work through change.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 066606 | May 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Valerie works with
Everything Valerie lists, in their own terms.
- Trauma and abuse
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Young adult issues
Approaches Valerie lists
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Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful and will adapt methods collaboratively. Clients and therapist decide together which ideas to try and how quickly to move forward.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls let people use visual cues and build a sense of connection. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break or a busy day. Live chat and messaging allow short check-ins or ongoing conversation without scheduling a full call. These options offer flexibility and easier access for people balancing work, study or family life.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Valerie support?
She supports people with trauma and abuse, anxiety, stress, addictions, grief, anger, depression and low self-esteem. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment issues, family problems, guilt and shame, sexual assault and young adult issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is respectful and practical, with sessions shaped around each person’s needs. She aims to help clients understand patterns and develop manageable steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
Valerie has 19 years of professional experience working in counselling and therapeutic roles in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she use?
Valerie offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as ways to work together.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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