Counsellor profile
David Baker, BACP
Counsellor - anxiety and relationships
See online counselling options- Attachment-based work
- Client-centred approach
- CBT techniques
About David
Counsellor David Baker is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) with 12 years' experience. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and a wide range of other issues. Sessions have been offered in person and remotely as described in his original profile.
David trained in person-centred psychotherapy at Warwick University and has further training in transactional analysis and existential approaches. He has practised in private settings in London and in the voluntary sector, including work with a large UK mental health charity and a national bereavement counselling service. These roles have involved supporting people with loss, abuse and long-term emotional difficulties.
His way of working draws on several methods rather than a single model. He uses client-centred methods to follow what matters to the person in the room. Attachment-based ideas help when relationships and connection are the focus. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques are used where practical changes in thinking and behaviour can help.
Sessions are described as suited to both shorter-term focused work and longer-term therapy, depending on the person's needs. David has offered online and telephone counselling as part of his practice and has experience supporting people through major life changes and bereavement.
People who want a straightforward, collaborative counsellor may find his style useful. He aims to help people talk through current problems, understand patterns, and find ways to reduce distress and improve relationships. If you want to proceed, check the current session options before booking.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
David often draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in his work. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current reactions; it can help when trust, intimacy or recurring relationship problems are central. Client-centred therapy focuses on the person's concerns and experience, allowing the counsellor to follow what matters most and encourage reflection and clarity. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and compulsive patterns. Finding the right approach is part of the process. David works collaboratively with people to choose which methods to use, based on their goals, current problems and personal preferences. He adjusts the mix of approaches as the work progresses rather than committing to a single model from the start. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life, for example by saving travel time or allowing a session during a lunch break. Some people prefer phone sessions when video is difficult, and other people prefer video for face-to-face contact; confirm the available formats before you book. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors and therapists, use online work to maintain continuity of care and to offer flexible scheduling that suits the client's circumstances.Areas of expertise
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most?
David works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, trauma and many related concerns listed in his profile.
What style of therapy does he use?
He practises in a pluralistic way, combining client-centred work with attachment-based ideas and cognitive behavioural techniques when useful.
How long has he been practising?
He has 12 years' experience working in private practice and the voluntary sector, including bereavement services and a large UK mental health charity.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, shown as BACP.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he offer?
His profile states he has offered in-person, online and telephone counselling. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Choose the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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