David Baker, BACP

David Baker is a counsellor with 12 years of experience supporting people through difficult times. He is a Registered Member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). David writes plainly and works alongside people to make sense of what is happening and to find practical ways forward.

He trained as a person-centred psychotherapist at Warwick University and later added studies in transactional analysis and existential approaches. David describes his practice as pluralistic, which means he draws on different methods to suit each person rather than using a single fixed model.

In sessions he focuses on building a steady working relationship. He listens without judgement and helps people talk through fears, painful memories, and relationship strain. He also works with challenges such as anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.

David has experience in both independent practice and the voluntary sector. His past roles have included work with a large UK mental health charity and a leading bereavement counselling service, which informs his approach to loss and trauma work.

He offers counselling options that can fit around life changes and day-to-day demands. If someone wants to try therapy with him they use the site process to match and arrange sessions, and can discuss how he might tailor work to their goals.

How different approaches work in online therapy

David commonly uses person-centred ideas and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in his work. Person-centred or client-centred therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so people can explore feelings and decisions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical strategies for symptoms like anxiety and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. David works collaboratively to see which ways of working suit someone’s needs and goals. He will discuss options and adapt methods over time based on what helps most.

The biography indicates he offers online and telephone counselling, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and travel, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when life is busy. Telephone sessions can be useful when someone prefers not to use video, and online sessions can allow continued contact during life changes. Registered or accredited professionals can explain practicalities and help plan sessions that fit everyday life.