David Baker, BACP

David Baker is a BACP-registered therapist with 12 years of professional experience supporting adults and couples in the United Kingdom. He trained as a person-centred psychotherapist at Warwick University and has further training in transactional analysis and existential approaches. He is qualified to offer online and telephone counselling and is a Registered Member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.

David works in a pluralistic way, drawing on different methods to match the needs of each person he sees rather than relying on a single fixed model. He believes in the human capacity for growth and in reducing emotional suffering through a non-judgemental, supportive therapeutic relationship. His practice addresses a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, panic and panic attacks, addiction and compulsion, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, grief and bereavement, self-esteem and shame, and major life transitions.

In private practice in London he offers both short-term and longer-term therapy to individuals and couples. His background also includes work in the voluntary sector, roles with one of the large UK mental health charities, and work with a leading bereavement counselling service. He continues to offer in-person and remote options, adapting to each person’s circumstances and preferences.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of connection formed in close relationships. It helps people understand how early bonds shape current relationship expectations and emotional responses, which can be useful for issues like attachment difficulties, abandonment fears, and relationship conflicts.

Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the centre of the process, offering empathic listening and acceptance to support self-exploration and personal growth. This approach is well suited to stress, low self-esteem, grief, and navigating life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and habit patterns such as compulsions or disruptive routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and David will work collaboratively to determine which methods best fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process allows adjustments over time to reflect what is most helpful.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility, making it easier to fit sessions into busy lives or when travel is difficult. These options increase accessibility for people across locations and can be combined with in-person work where appropriate, allowing therapists and clients to tailor the format to individual circumstances.