- Attachment-based work
- Psychodynamic approach
- Video and telephone
About Valerie
Valerie Baker is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 19 years of practice. She works with adults dealing with trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, grief, anger, low self-esteem and depression. She also focuses on abandonment, attachment issues, family problems, guilt and shame, sexual assault and young adult concerns.
Valerie keeps conversations straightforward and practical. She listens for patterns in how someone relates to others and how past experiences affect current reactions. She uses that information to guide sessions and help people try different ways of responding to anger and stress.
Her work draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at connection and relational patterns. She also uses Psychodynamic Therapy to examine how past events shape feelings and behaviours. Sessions often involve talking through recent incidents alongside longer-term themes.
Valerie offers video and telephone sessions. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before the first meeting so she can understand immediate concerns and preferences. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, with fees varying by location.
People who want to start are invited to select the See online therapy options button, complete the questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
How her approaches translate to online work
Valerie uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early and current relationships influence feelings and reactions. That approach helps when anger or mistrust shows up in close relationships and when people want to change how they connect with others.She also uses Psychodynamic Therapy to identify repeating themes that come from past experiences. This method is useful for understanding why certain triggers cause strong reactions and for reducing repeated patterns over time.
Choosing an approach is part of the work together. Valerie will discuss what feels most relevant to the person's goals and preferences, and they will decide collaboratively how to blend methods during sessions.
Online sessions are offered by video and telephone. Before the first meeting clients complete a short matching questionnaire so sessions can focus on immediate concerns. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Confirm the current session options before booking to ensure they match personal needs and routines.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she help with?
She works with trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, grief, anger, self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as abandonment and attachment problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She keeps sessions practical and conversational, looking at patterns in relationships and reactions rather than using technical language.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Fees vary with location and services are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.