- Person-centred focus
- Mixes therapeutic approaches
- Supports men’s wellbeing
About David
David Baker is a counsellor with 12 years of experience who helps people work through stress, anxiety and relationship difficulties. He is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He writes plainly and works alongside people to find what helps most for their situation.
He trained in person-centred psychotherapy at Warwick University and later developed skills in transactional analysis and existential approaches. He describes his work as pluralistic - mixing methods to fit the person rather than using only one model. David has worked in private practice in London and in the voluntary sector, including with a major UK mental health charity and a leading bereavement counselling service.
Sessions have focused on issues such as depression, panic and panic attacks, addiction and compulsion, trauma, emotional and sexual abuse, grief and bereavement, and self-esteem concerns. He also supports people facing major life changes and those wanting help with intimacy, communication and coping skills. His practice has included helping people with LGBT-related concerns and compassion fatigue.
David has offered online and telephone counselling during the Covid period and is comfortable working remotely. He aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through painful experiences and find practical ways to manage day-to-day life.
People who prefer a conversational, person-focused style tend to find his approach accessible. He looks to build understanding together and to agree clear, realistic steps toward each person’s goals.
How his approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work centres on understanding how early relationships shape current patterns. In online sessions this can mean noticing how people relate in the moment and gently testing new ways of connecting to reduce anxiety about closeness.Client-centred therapy focuses on the person's experience and offers a non-judgemental listening space. Online conversations using this approach aim to help clients name feelings, clarify goals and find their own next steps.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills for changing unhelpful patterns. Reminders, worksheets and agreed actions between sessions can be discussed and reviewed remotely to support progress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and then suggest ways of working together. This is a collaborative process and adjustments can be made as therapy progresses.
If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking. Confirm which formats are offered and any practical details. Online sessions can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time and allow people to fit therapy around work or family commitments. They also make it possible to continue work when attending in person is difficult.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and self-esteem problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is person-centred and pluralistic, which means he adapts methods to fit the person. Sessions tend to be conversational and focused on practical ways to reduce distress.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of experience working in private practice and the voluntary sector, including time with a major UK mental health charity and a bereavement service.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He works in the United Kingdom and is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.