David Baker, BACP

David Baker is a BACP registered therapist with 12 years of clinical experience, offering approachable, person-focused support for people facing difficult life challenges. He trained as a person-centred psychotherapist at Warwick University and has additional training in transactional analysis and existential approaches, combining these perspectives to respond to each person's needs rather than relying on a single method.

Working in a pluralistic way, he tailors therapy to the individual or couple, drawing on techniques that best suit the presenting problems and the client’s preferences. He has supported people with anxiety, depression, panic, addiction and compulsion, trauma, relationship difficulties, emotional, physical and sexual abuse, self-esteem and shame, grief, loss and bereavement, and major life transitions.

David practises in private practice in London and offers both short- and long-term therapy for individuals and couples. He is also experienced in telephone and online counselling, and has worked in the voluntary sector, for one of the largest UK mental health charities and for a leading bereavement counselling service. As a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) - the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom - he aims to create a respectful, non-judgemental space where clients can explore change and build resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

David Baker draws on attachment-based therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns in attachments and emotional responses; this approach can help with relationship difficulties, intimacy concerns and coping with abandonment. He also uses client-centred therapy, which focuses on providing an empathic, non-judgemental space where the client’s own goals and resources guide the pace of change - this approach is useful for building self-esteem, processing grief and navigating life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another key part of his toolkit and involves identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and developing practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood and address addictive or compulsive behaviours.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. David works collaboratively with clients to consider their needs, goals and preferences and then adapts methods so that therapy fits the person rather than forcing a single model. This collaborative process helps clarify what might be most useful at different stages of work.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and support is also available through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access regular sessions around work, family commitments or geographical distance, while allowing registered professionals to maintain continuity of care across changing circumstances.