David Baker, BACP

David Baker is a counsellor with 12 years' experience who offers practical, person-centred support. He is a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). He welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief or life changes and wants to help them find clearer ways forward.

He trained at Warwick University in person-centred psychotherapy and has additional study in transactional analysis and existential approaches. David describes his work as pluralistic - he draws on different ideas to suit each person rather than using one fixed method. Sessions aim to be straightforward and collaborative, with the client at the heart of decision-making.

In session he helps people talk through anxiety, depression, panic, addiction and compulsive behaviours, trauma, and abuse-related difficulties. He also supports those coping with bereavement, self-esteem and sexual or emotional relationship concerns. He works with practical issues such as sleep, eating and parenting stresses alongside deeper emotional themes.

David has worked in private practice in London and has experience in the voluntary sector, including a major UK mental health charity and a leading bereavement service. He offers both short- and long-term therapy and has been providing online and telephone counselling in response to public health needs.

People who want a down-to-earth counsellor who listens and adapts the approach might find his style a good fit. He accepts clients based in the United Kingdom and also sees international clients; sessions are conducted in English.

How his approaches shape online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy emphasises understanding how early relationships affect current patterns. It helps people notice how they connect, react and seek closeness, which is useful for relationship and intimacy concerns.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and empathy. The counsellor follows the client's pace, reflecting feelings and helping people find their own answers to stress, grief or self-esteem problems.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and everyday habits that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and build different ways of coping with anxiety, insomnia or low mood.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. David will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then agree a way of working together. That collaborative planning can be reviewed as therapy progresses to make sure it still fits the person's needs.

The biography notes he offers online and telephone counselling, so please confirm the exact session formats before booking. Online and phone sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel. They also let people continue therapy when circumstances change, while the therapist and client decide together what works best for each step.