David Baker, BACP

David Baker is a counsellor with 12 years of practice who aims to help people navigate difficult life moments. He is a Registered Member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). He offers a calm, down-to-earth space for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, grief, relationship difficulty or big life changes.

He takes a person-centred, pluralistic approach and adapts sessions to the needs of each person. Sessions focus on what the client wants to change and on practical steps to manage symptoms like anxiety, panic, low mood or trouble sleeping. He also addresses issues such as addiction, trauma and intimacy-related problems.

David has worked in private practice in London and in the voluntary sector, including with a major UK mental health charity and a well-known bereavement counselling service. That experience informs how he supports people facing loss, serious illness or co-occurring challenges such as body image or codependency.

In sessions he aims to be non-judgemental and straightforward. Conversations usually explore patterns in relationships, attachment concerns and ways to cope with unhelpful thinking or behaviour. Practical strategies and goal-focused work are available when they fit the person’s needs.

He offers work with individuals and with couples, and accepts clients from the UK and internationally. For anyone unsure whether therapy is right, he suggests a short initial conversation to clarify goals and match on practical details before booking.

How his approaches shape online work

David frequently uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and emotional responses. This helps people who struggle with closeness, trust or repeated relationship difficulties.

He also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. CBT-style work can help with panic, anxiety, low mood, sleeping problems and coping skills for stressful situations.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. David works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. He will discuss options and adjust the plan as the work progresses so the client feels involved in every step.

If you are considering online work, confirm the exact session formats before booking since current options can change. The biography records that he has provided both online and telephone counselling in the past. Online sessions can save travel time, allow easier fitting of sessions around work or family routines, and make it simpler to attend when life is busy. Telephone sessions can be a good option when a shorter check-in or less reliance on bandwidth is useful. Registered or accredited professionals can help you choose the practical arrangement that suits your day-to-day life.