- Practical and plainspoken
- Adaptable therapy style
- BACP registration
About David
David Baker is a counsellor with BACP registration and 12 years' experience. He offers a calm, practical way of working for people facing stress, grief, relationship strain, addiction and other life challenges. He communicates plainly and helps people who are worried about everyday problems feel heard and less overwhelmed.
He trained at Warwick University in person-centred psychotherapy and has also studied transactional analysis and existential approaches. Over a dozen years he has worked in private practice and within the voluntary sector, including a major UK mental health charity and a bereavement counselling service. He is based in the United Kingdom and works in English.
In sessions he takes a pluralistic approach. That means he adapts methods to fit the person's needs rather than relying on a single technique. Practical conversation, gentle challenge and collaborative goal-setting are used as needed. He also uses elements from cognitive behavioural ideas and attachment work when these suit the situation.
People come to him for a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship problems. He also supports those dealing with parenting strain, career questions, sleep and eating issues, and the emotional effects of long-term illness. He lists work on intimacy, sexual culture, and complex attachment patterns among his additional focus areas.
Sessions are offered using methods he has indicated he can provide; confirm current session options before booking. If someone chooses to begin, they complete a short matching questionnaire then schedule sessions according to availability.
How attachment work and CBT can be used online
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early connections affect relationships today. It helps people understand patterns of closeness and trust and can be useful for relationship strain, intimacy issues and attachment difficulties.Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience at the centre. Sessions emphasise listening, empathy and helping someone make sense of their feelings without pressure; this suits people who need space to talk through grief, anxiety or life transitions.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is often helpful for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and coping with compulsive behaviours.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The counsellor will explore goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then shape sessions collaboratively rather than imposing a single method.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy day and reducing travel time. Telephone sessions can make check-ins shorter when needed, and video can allow full conversation without leaving home. Confirm the exact session formats available with the therapist before booking so sessions fit your routine and technology needs.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor address?
He supports people with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy problems, and parenting strain.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He works in a pluralistic, person-centred way that adapts to each person's needs and combines conversational support with practical techniques.
What is his professional background?
He trained at Warwick University in person-centred psychotherapy, studied transactional analysis and existential approaches, and has 12 years of experience.
What credential and location information is provided?
He is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography states he offers online and telephone counselling; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin work together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.