- Attachment based
- Client centred
- Cognitive behavioural
About David
David Baker is a BACP counsellor with 12 years of experience based in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing anxiety, stress and relationship difficulties, along with grief, depression, addiction and a wide range of emotional and interpersonal problems.
He trained as a person-centred psychotherapist at Warwick University and has additional training in transactional analysis and existential approaches. He is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
In practice he uses a pluralistic way of working. That means he draws on different methods and follows the approach that fits the person in front of him. Sessions are intended to be straightforward conversations that look at feelings, patterns and practical steps a person can try.
Clients come with everyday problems such as panic attacks, low self-esteem, shame, addiction, trauma, and bereavement. He also offers support when people face major life changes and ongoing relationship strains. He mentions work with emotional, physical and sexual abuse without offering assessments or diagnoses.
David has worked in private practice in London, in the voluntary sector, for a large UK mental health charity and for a bereavement counselling service. He offers online and telephone counselling in response to recent needs and advises checking the current session options before booking.
How his approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationship patterns and emotional bonds. Online sessions can help people notice how early attachments affect current relationships and communication, which is useful for relationship and intimacy concerns.Client-Centred Therapy is about being listened to without judgement. Online conversations can give space to talk through feelings, build trust and clarify what matters to the client in everyday life.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behaviour. In remote sessions this often includes practical exercises and small experiments to try between meetings to test new ways of responding to anxiety and panic.
Figuring out the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels helpful, then agree on an approach together. That means methods can shift as progress or needs change.
His profile notes that he offers online and telephone counselling, but session formats should be confirmed before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Telephone sessions can be useful when video is difficult or when a quieter, less visual check-in is preferred.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with anxiety, stress, relationship problems, grief, depression, addiction and related issues such as self-esteem and trauma.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a pluralistic approach, combining person-centred listening with methods from CBT and attachment work to suit each person.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of clinical experience in private practice and in the voluntary sector.
What professional accreditation does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
He accepts international clients; sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are offered?
His biography states he offers online and telephone counselling; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.