David Baker

David Baker is a counsellor with 12 years' experience who works from a client-centred perspective. He is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). David aims to make therapy straightforward and approachable for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain or grief.

He trained in person-centred psychotherapy at Warwick University and uses a pluralistic way of working. That means he draws on different methods to suit each person, rather than using one fixed style. He has also trained in transactional analysis and existential approaches.

Clients see him for a wide range of issues, including depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy and sexual concerns, eating and sleeping problems, and parenting stress. He also supports people coping with major life changes, compassion fatigue and aspects of identity such as LGBT concerns.

Sessions in his practice have addressed attachment issues, abandonment, codependency and communication problems. He has experience with complex presentations including bipolar, co-morbidity and chronic illness related worries such as cancer-related stress.

David has worked in private practice in London and in the voluntary sector, including work with a large UK mental health charity and a leading bereavement counselling service. He offers both short and long-term work and aims to tailor each session to what the person needs right now.

Approaches used online and what they do

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds affect current relationships and emotional responses. It can help with trust, intimacy and patterns that repeat in close relationships.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding without judgement. It aims to help people find their own solutions and build self-trust, often useful for anxiety, low self-esteem and grief.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tackles unhelpful thoughts and behaviours by breaking them into manageable steps. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels helpful, then try methods that match the person's needs. This is a collaborative process and can change over time as progress is made.

Many people find online counselling useful because it can fit around work and family life and remove travel time. It can also make it easier to have a shorter check-in or to choose a quieter moment in the day. The original biography confirms he is qualified to offer online and telephone counselling, so please check the current session options before booking to see which formats suit your situation.