Valerie Baker, BACP
Valerie Baker is a counsellor who helps people dealing with depression, anxiety and stress.
About Valerie
Valerie Baker is a counsellor who helps people dealing with depression, anxiety and stress. She supports those affected by trauma and abuse and works with issues such as grief, anger and addictions. People also consult her about relationship concerns, self-esteem and LGBT matters.
She offers sessions by video and telephone and brings 19 years of experience in the UK setting. Valerie keeps sessions straightforward and respectful. She adapts conversations and the plan to each person's needs.
Background and approach
She aims to create a calm, patient space where practical change can begin. Progress is built step by step rather than with quick fixes. Her work often focuses on how early relationships shape current feelings and reactions.
She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at patterns in relationships and sense of self. Psychodynamic approaches are used to understand repeated emotional themes and hidden sources of distress. Valerie has a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy membership, listed as BACP.
That reflects her long-term practice and commitment to professional standards. She describes her style as sensitive and compassionate, and she emphasises practical support alongside reflection. Clients bring a wide range of concerns, including abandonment, attachment difficulties, family problems, guilt, shame and issues stemming from sexual assault and abuse.
She also works with young adult issues and helps people explore how past hurts affect present life.
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
Psychodynamic Therapy focuses on recurring themes in feelings and behaviour. It helps uncover feelings that may be outside conscious awareness and shows how past experiences shape present responses, useful for long-standing anxiety, grief and relationship problems.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Valerie will discuss goals, past experiences and what feels most helpful, then together decide which methods to use. This is a collaborative process that can shift as therapy progresses.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful when face-to-face style contact is wanted. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a brief check-in. Live chat and messaging suit shorter reflections or when writing feels easier. These options let people fit sessions around work, study or family life while maintaining continuity of care.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Valerie commonly help with?
She supports people with depression, anxiety, stress and grief, as well as trauma and abuse. Additional areas include relationship strain, self-esteem, addictions and anger.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are described as respectful and compassionate with a practical focus. Conversations and plans are adapted to each person rather than following a fixed script.
How much experience does she have?
Valerie brings 19 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. That time includes work with survivors of abuse and long-term emotional difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats does she offer?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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