Valerie Baker
Experience with trauma and relationships
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About Valerie
Valerie Baker helps people facing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship strain and addiction. She also supports those dealing with grief, anger, low self-esteem and issues related to LGBT identity. Valerie is based in the United Kingdom and practises in English.
She is listed with the BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Valerie uses an approach shaped by attachment-based and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions focus on understanding how early relationships and past experiences influence current feelings and patterns.
Background and approach
She works interactively, listening carefully and inviting reflection so clients can notice repeating behaviours and feelings. Her style is calm and respectful, with an emphasis on tailoring conversations to each person. Valerie aims to create clear goals together and to adjust pacing so the work feels manageable.
Practical steps and reflection are balanced depending on what a person needs most. Across 19 years in practice she has worked with people affected by sexual assault, abandonment, family problems, guilt and shame and common young adult concerns. That breadth means she can draw on different ways of thinking about problems and offer a steady presence during difficult moments.
Valerie offers sessions by video and by telephone. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options. To begin, follow the site's Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 19
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 066606
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Attachment-Based Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Valerie's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
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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How Valerie works online
Choosing the right approach is a joint process. Valerie will work with each person to decide which ideas and methods fit their situation, goals and preferences. That decision can shift over time as the work progresses and different needs emerge.
Her online practice includes video and telephone sessions as stated in her biography. If you want other formats, confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, study and family routines, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time so people can keep appointments more consistently.
Questions and answers
What concerns does Valerie work with?
She supports people with trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship issues, grief, anger, self-esteem and depression, plus related areas such as abandonment and attachment issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is calm, respectful and tailored to each person. Conversations mix reflection on past relationships with practical steps for day-to-day change.
What background and experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Her biography states that she offers video and telephone sessions; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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