- Attachment-based work
- Client-centred approach
- CBT techniques
About David
David Baker is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) with 12 years' experience. He works with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, addiction and anger. He also offers help with relationship strain, intimacy concerns and career-related stress. Sessions are presented as an opportunity to talk things through with a steady, experienced professional.
He trained in person-centred psychotherapy at Warwick University and has experience with transactional analysis and existential approaches. That background informs a pluralistic way of working, selecting methods that suit the person and the problem. He says no single method fits everyone, so he blends approaches in response to what a client needs.
In practice he focuses on everyday difficulties as well as more complex struggles. People come for help with panic, trauma, eating and sleeping problems, and coping with life changes. He has also worked with issues such as sexual and physical abuse, shame, self-criticism and bereavement.
He has worked in private practice in London and has experience in the voluntary sector and with major UK mental health and bereavement services. He offers both short- and longer-term work and has supported people through acute episodes and ongoing challenges. He has worked with people dealing with relationship breakdowns, codependency and attachment concerns.
Sessions have been offered by telephone and online during the Covid period, and he is used to working remotely. If a practical, matter-of-fact conversational style appeals, he can help people explore patterns, try out coping strategies and work on communication or anger-related issues.
Approaches used online and what they involve
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships. It looks at how earlier bonds affect current reactions and helps people change repeated ways of relating, which can be useful for anger and trust issues.Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a supportive, non-directive conversation. The counsellor listens without judgement and follows the person's pace so they can name problems and consider choices.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. It breaks issues into manageable steps and offers practical exercises for anxiety, low mood and anger-related reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences, and together they will decide whether to focus on attachment patterns, practical CBT strategies or a mix of methods. That collaborative decision can change as needs evolve.
The profile notes previous use of online and telephone counselling, so confirm which formats are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Telephone sessions may suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who have limited bandwidth. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists offer a range of practical ways to work remotely; discuss the preferred format when arranging the first appointment.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, anger, relationship strain and related issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He takes a pluralistic approach, combining client-centred listening with techniques from CBT, attachment-based and existential work.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years' experience, including work in private practice and roles with UK mental health and bereavement services.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The profile notes prior use of online and telephone counselling; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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