- Person-centred focus
- Pluralistic approach
- Works with sleep
About David
David Baker is a counsellor with 12 years of experience based in the United Kingdom. He is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He aims to offer a calm, practical space where people can talk about stress, sleep problems, relationship troubles and life transitions.
He trained in person-centred psychotherapy at Warwick University and has also studied transactional analysis and existential approaches. David uses a pluralistic way of working, combining approaches to fit each person's needs rather than following a single method.
Sessions commonly address anxiety, depression, panic, addiction and trauma. He also helps people manage grief, loss and bereavement, and works with issues around self‑esteem, shame and intimacy. He offers support for career strain, compassion fatigue and challenges linked to sexual culture and kink when relevant to the individual.
David has worked across private practice and the voluntary sector, including roles with a major UK mental health charity and a leading bereavement counselling service. That background informs his approach to practical problems as well as emotional distress.
In conversations he aims to be non-judgemental and straightforward. He encourages people to set the pace and shape of therapy, whether they want shorter focused work or a longer course of sessions. International clients may be supported, and sessions are offered in English.
How these approaches work online and what to expect
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape feelings and responses. Online sessions can be a space to talk through patterns that affect sleep, intimacy and close relationships in everyday life.Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and helping the person lead the conversation. This approach helps people clarify what matters to them and can be useful for stress, low mood and sleep problems.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) addresses unhelpful thoughts and habits by using practical exercises and experiment-based work. Online sessions can include brief tasks or homework to try between meetings to improve routines and sleep hygiene.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and day-to-day needs, and then suggest a mix of methods. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Confirm the formats offered before booking, since session options were not exhaustively listed. The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around family and work commitments, making it easier to attend from different locations, and using shorter phone or video check-ins when a brief update is sufficient. These options can help people keep therapy consistent while managing busy lives.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems and sleep difficulties among other concerns.
What is the therapist's style in sessions?
He takes a person-centred, non-judgemental approach and blends methods to fit each person. Sessions focus on practical conversation and collaborative planning.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
He has 12 years of experience working in private practice and in the voluntary sector with mental health and bereavement services.
What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?
He is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and the therapist accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography notes that he offers online and telephone counselling; confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.