- Person-centred approach
- Practical coping strategies
- Support for relationships
About David
David Baker is a counsellor with 12 years of experience who helps people work through difficult life moments. He trained in person-centred psychotherapy and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP. He offers straightforward, respectful support for everyday struggles.
He works in a practical, person-focused way. Sessions aim to make space for whatever is most pressing, whether that's anxiety, depression, grief or relationship strain. He uses a mix of talking and structured techniques so you can find clearer ways to cope and move forward.
David draws on Attachment-Based, Client-Centred and Cognitive Behavioral ideas alongside existential thinking. He adapts his way of working to what each person needs rather than sticking to one method. That means conversations can range from exploring past patterns to trying small changes in how you approach daily problems.
His practice has included roles in the voluntary sector, work with a large UK mental health charity, and a leading bereavement counselling service. This variety informs how he supports people facing loss, major life changes, or long-term problems such as addiction and chronic stress.
People come to him for many concerns, including relationships, parenting questions, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping problems, career issues and identity matters. He also works with topics like compassion fatigue, intimacy-related concerns and bipolar management in day-to-day life.
Sessions are offered from the United Kingdom and he works with English-speaking clients, including international clients. Prospective clients are invited to start by using the service's matching process to arrange an initial appointment.
He works in a practical, person-focused way. Sessions aim to make space for whatever is most pressing, whether that's anxiety, depression, grief or relationship strain. He uses a mix of talking and structured techniques so you can find clearer ways to cope and move forward.
David draws on Attachment-Based, Client-Centred and Cognitive Behavioral ideas alongside existential thinking. He adapts his way of working to what each person needs rather than sticking to one method. That means conversations can range from exploring past patterns to trying small changes in how you approach daily problems.
His practice has included roles in the voluntary sector, work with a large UK mental health charity, and a leading bereavement counselling service. This variety informs how he supports people facing loss, major life changes, or long-term problems such as addiction and chronic stress.
People come to him for many concerns, including relationships, parenting questions, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping problems, career issues and identity matters. He also works with topics like compassion fatigue, intimacy-related concerns and bipolar management in day-to-day life.
Sessions are offered from the United Kingdom and he works with English-speaking clients, including international clients. Prospective clients are invited to start by using the service's matching process to arrange an initial appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCancerCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How David adapts therapeutic approaches for online work
David uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early patterns shape current relationships and emotional reactions, which can help with anxiety, intimacy issues and patterns of relating. He also uses Client-Centred Therapy to keep sessions focused on the person's experience and to offer a non-judgemental space for talking through problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, used alongside these approaches, helps by identifying thinking and behaviour patterns and trying practical steps to change them.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences and tailor sessions together. That collaborative process means therapy can shift over time as needs change or specific issues emerge.
The biography notes that he offers online and telephone counselling, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Telephone sessions may be simpler when bandwidth is limited or when a quieter, shorter check-in is preferred. Discussing practical arrangements at the start helps match the format to everyday life and commitments.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, addictions and trauma and abuse.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He works in a person-centred, collaborative way and blends approaches such as Attachment-Based and Cognitive Behavioral ideas to suit each person's needs.
What is his professional background?
He has 12 years of experience and has worked in private practice, the voluntary sector, a large UK mental health charity and a bereavement counselling service.
What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions conducted in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does accept international clients according to the biography.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.